"i thought this would be easier somehow..."

[grandsummon]

Characters: (ou) Yuna, Eco (possibly Baralai!) & open threads welcome!
Where: Initially the hospital, then enroute to the residential district. Later house B-7 (closed thread).
When: Post Thirteen Moogles event
Summary: Finally returning to the house since the incident, Yuna has a lot to think about...
Warning: None.


         HOSPITAL STAY.
The next thing she knew, her face gently turned to hit the softness of a pillow. It was difficult at first, but eventually her eyes pried open, revealing a blurry world of light that she slowly blinked into focus.

"Where... Am I?" there was an ache in her head as Yuna tried her best to push herself up on the soft bed into a sitting position. With the motion, a sharp pain made itself known in her shoulder, causing a wince.

         OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL + ENROUTE.
It had been Yuna's first time as a patient at the hospital. Momolumi had been at her side the whole time acting, as best he could, the role of nurse to his poor fallen heroine. But having spent nearly a week in recovery, she finally managed to convince him that she was well enough to go home. Not before she checked the schedule of course, knowing that she would be back at work before long.

The large influx of patients after the incident had left her convinced that she needed to get back at it as soon as possible. Shading herself from the brightness of the sun, she took in a deep breath, stepping forward, and feeling the best she had in awhile. Momolumi followed closely behind, spirits high.

With a bright smile, she made her way to the residential district, feeling renewed and nodding towards anyone she might have met along the way. To those she made eye contact with, familiar or not, she greeted with a cheerful, "Hello."

         HOUSE B-07. (closed to eco + baralai)
"Well, here we are," Yuna nodded in her moogle's direction as she approached the door. "Thank you for the escort, Momolumi," she joked, reaching forward and gently poking him in the stomach. "It has sort of become like home here by now hasn't it?" although she smiled as she mused aloud, though there seemed to be a sadness behind it as well.

With a small sigh, she reached forward, turning the knob and poking her head inside first. "Hello! I'm home..."

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[grandsummon]

She had expected the Praetor, perhaps even his moogle to greet her, but certainly not a new room mate. Standing in the doorway for a moment, Yuna seemed to finally realize her immobility with an, "Oh!" followed by a bow as she stepped forward, Momolumi closing the door behind the two of them.

"My name is Yuna. You must be... our new housemate, right? I'm sorry, it seems as though there was no one here to greet you," she apologized, "It... was a bit of a busy time, I suppose." Best to keep the details vague for now, she thought. There was no need to frighten him with the details right away... "Have you settled in? Is there anything I can help with?"

[travelingbard]

"Yes, thank you!" He hadn't actually fully settled because Eco didn't trust what was happening around him. Before arriving here, he was going behind the backs of corrupted nobles while trying to help an outcasted one. His identity was subject to warrant trouble ever since he outed himself spreading rumors of the kingdom.

"Are you hungry? Eco-tan is almost done preparing supper." He offered, still smiling.

His moogle didn't have much to say. She was still trying to figure Eco out. He was confusing to her.

[grandsummon]

"Really?" she perked up at the thought. Surviving off of hospital food for the last week had really given her tastebuds something to yearn for. Taking a moment to sniff the air, Yuna closed her eyes momentarily enjoying the scent. Out her her and Baralai, she tended to be the cook, but certainly had no disputes with sharing the duties.

"I'm... starved, to tell you the truth," she confessed, trailing into a light laugh as she approached the dining area.

[travelingbard]

Lucky for her, Eco happened to be decent at cooking. Having to depend on himself granted him with many skills he didn't have originally. The blonde gave her a quick nod as he followed her over to the next room.

The blonde shifted over to where the food of. "It's a roast with some vegetables!" He proclaimed in a warming voice. After everything that has happened today, he figured something a little hearty would do even him some good.

"Have a seat! I'll serve it to you~!" He pulled back a chair for her. She was a lady after all.

[grandsummon]

"It smells declicious," Yuna remarked, nodding in gratitude as he went for her chair. Pulling herself forward carefully, she looked over the table of their house, and breathed in, feeling like this really was some place she could just... relax. It felt good to be here, and so far, Eco seemed very pleasant.

"Thank you so much -- for all of this. I can't help but feel it should have been us waiting on you, though," she quipped, with a smile.

[travelingbard]

The bard skittered off momentarily to return where the food was being prepared. He took serving sized portions from the meal and placed them on plates. It was all but a few minutes before he beelined back to where she was, setting the plates on the table followed by drinks. He was hungry too, and food always tasted better when in the company of others. Eco sat across from her, still smiling bright.

"Eco-tan is just happy to have roommates!" This was no lie. He wouldn't know what to do if he were all by himself. While he held a level of independence, he was still dependent in some forms. "Don't be shy, have a bite." He prompted.

[grandsummon]

Another nod, and she couldn't resist anymore. Armed with the proper utensils she tore into the succulent cut of meat, and when she was finished with those first few bites, couldn't help but sing his praises. "It tastes wonderful!" her taste buds and stomach combined came to the consensus.

"Um, are you... used to living with others, Eco?"

[travelingbard]

The blonde was happy to hear she was enjoying the meal he prepared. By the looks of it, she needed a meal. There was no need for him to hold off eating either, so he took a bite when she did. He was always content with his own cooking.

Her question was a bit surprising, but not uncalled for given the direction of their conversation. He paused for the moment, deciding on whether or not he wanted to tell her all of the truth. She seemed sincere, but out of his own paranoia, he would withhold the details anyway.

"Back on my world, I would travel abroad and share songs of true stories." In other words, he was bard. "There was a cabin in the woods I would rent from a kind elderly gentleman from time to time. It wasn't until several of suns ago that I found a noble whose song I wish to have and began to travel with him." His tone notably less cheerful than before. "Until Crystallis happened. My partnership with him was still new."

Ever since he abandoned his previous life, he typically lived and traveled alone.

[grandsummon]

"A travelling singer..." she repeated, looking up from the meal to regard him for a moment. "That sounds very exciting. I can only imagine some of the things that you saw," Looking down again, and forking another portion into her mouth. She imagined it while she chewed -- the world that he came from. He seemed so well-taken care of and well-spoken, she assumed it must have been a beautiful place.

"I travelled quite a bit as well," she confessed once she had swallowed down her mouthful. "Before coming here, I mean. But... it was nothing so exciting as for songs and stories." It had been out of necessity for the people of Spira, and then come the war, for survival.

[travelingbard]

Some of the things he was were quite remarkable. Mesmerizing at that. On the other hand, some of the things could warrant death just by being exposed to something the public has no business in knowing. Of course he wouldn't mention that sort of detail there was no need to alarm her, and as far as he was concerned, he wanted her to believe he was an all-around good person. Even if it'd be sugarcoated past reality.

"You traveled too?" He questioned with great interest. "I'm sure you have a great story worth sharing." If the belief of choosing people to become heroes, there had to be some standard, right?