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Event || Crystallis de Chocobo
Characters: All the Heroes of Light participating in the event.
Where: Chocobo Farm
When: The 16th of August.
Summary: One day after having received a letter from Biggs telling them to get a Chocobo, the Heroes of Light's Moogles will show them the way to the Chocobo Farm. There, the old man in charge of the place will explain to them how to capture their own Chocobos. This post is for all Chocobo related activities. Characters can start their own thread and engage in Chocobo activities, help each other, etc.
There will also be a thread for characters to question the Old Man and Moogle in charge of the farm, as well as another one for the Boss Battle against the Chocobo Eater. Please refer to the OOC Post for instructions on how to capture a Chocobo and what can be done with them. The specific content of the rewards will be posted once the event over.
Warning: Boss Battle against a Chocobo Eater.
Old Man & Moogle Questions
BOSS BATTLE: Chocobo Eater
Upon arriving at the Chocobo Farm, the Heroes of Light will be greeted by the old man and his faithful Moogle (who seems to be at least as old as he is, if not more). The Chocobo Farm looks exactly as what one could expect of a farm dedicated to Chocobos: vast areas where Chocobos can run freely, enclosures and stables where both regular and professional racer Chocobos are kept and of course a house where the old man and his Moogle live. East of the farm is a cliff, not a very tall one, but certainly tall enough should one stumble and fall. Chocobos can be seen passing by the area, but they're too far and too fast to be captured.
Noticeably enough, the enclosure is empty. And the old man is quick to explain why: a Chocobo Eater has eaten what little Chocobos hadn't been sold yet! Thankfully, the creature isn't anywhere to be seen, so for the time being the Heroes of Light can hunt Chocobos without having to worry. The Moogle will give each Heroes of Light a Chocobo Lure, along with instructions on how to use it and explanations regarding the different types of Chocobos. Thanks to the Chocobo Lure, Chocobos running in the distance will now approach the characters... Hopefully they will be friendly Chocobos.
Where: Chocobo Farm
When: The 16th of August.
Summary: One day after having received a letter from Biggs telling them to get a Chocobo, the Heroes of Light's Moogles will show them the way to the Chocobo Farm. There, the old man in charge of the place will explain to them how to capture their own Chocobos. This post is for all Chocobo related activities. Characters can start their own thread and engage in Chocobo activities, help each other, etc.
There will also be a thread for characters to question the Old Man and Moogle in charge of the farm, as well as another one for the Boss Battle against the Chocobo Eater. Please refer to the OOC Post for instructions on how to capture a Chocobo and what can be done with them. The specific content of the rewards will be posted once the event over.
Warning: Boss Battle against a Chocobo Eater.
Old Man & Moogle Questions
BOSS BATTLE: Chocobo Eater
Upon arriving at the Chocobo Farm, the Heroes of Light will be greeted by the old man and his faithful Moogle (who seems to be at least as old as he is, if not more). The Chocobo Farm looks exactly as what one could expect of a farm dedicated to Chocobos: vast areas where Chocobos can run freely, enclosures and stables where both regular and professional racer Chocobos are kept and of course a house where the old man and his Moogle live. East of the farm is a cliff, not a very tall one, but certainly tall enough should one stumble and fall. Chocobos can be seen passing by the area, but they're too far and too fast to be captured.
Noticeably enough, the enclosure is empty. And the old man is quick to explain why: a Chocobo Eater has eaten what little Chocobos hadn't been sold yet! Thankfully, the creature isn't anywhere to be seen, so for the time being the Heroes of Light can hunt Chocobos without having to worry. The Moogle will give each Heroes of Light a Chocobo Lure, along with instructions on how to use it and explanations regarding the different types of Chocobos. Thanks to the Chocobo Lure, Chocobos running in the distance will now approach the characters... Hopefully they will be friendly Chocobos.
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[Gaara blinks at the unexpected gesture, a light flush quickly spreading over the cheek that had been kissed. He is still looking away, trying to maintain composure to the best of his ability. Luke has the tendency to easily catch him off-guard. Despite having been in a relationship before, this one is... different. Gaara suspects that it varies, as each bond does, in general.]
The destruction of the mining town. [Luke, you are still a terrible liar. Gaara is socially-challenged, not a complete idiot. He remembers that conversation they had, back in the previous city.] Your nightmares... they have been occurring less frequently, as of late.
[Because he is a light sleeper, whenever Luke wakes up, he doesn't hesitate to hold him. Giving comfort to others is not an attribute that Gaara excels at, but he tries, for certain people. Right at this moment, as he observes Luke's body language, he decides to reach out and grasp a hold of his hand, squeezing it gently.]
The past is part of who you are. However... it doesn't cement your future. You won't repeat those same mistakes. [A wry smile touches his lips as he quips candidly.] You don't have the ability to disintegrate an entire city, in the confines of this world.
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...Yeah. [He answers, giving a nod. At the mention of his nightmares being less frequent, he blinks...and then gives a soft smile.] I think that's...thanks to you. Having you there is comforting.
[He can tell he's trying...and that means a lot. While he can tell it doesn't come second nature, it's the effort that counts. Blinking down as he feels his hand get grasped, he looks up and smiles. Wrapping his fingers around the hand within his own, he nods to the initial words.] Yeah...
[The last sentence has his hand tensing, briefly. His smile turns wry, and he reaches up to scratch at the side of his face. He knows the other teen likely didn't mean anything bad by that, so he doesn't say anything other than-] True...
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His expression softens with some surprise.] …Really. [A brief pause as he squeezes Luke’s hand in acknowledgement.] I am… glad. To hear that.
[It’s a strange concept to him, for his presence to actually be comforting to someone. People are usually eager to get away from him. Then again… Luke does have quite the charisma, and a high tolerance level. Perhaps he can stand his questionable nature because of it.
And all the protag swag. Can’t forget about that either.]......
[He realizes belatedly that such a remark might be inappropriate, for an instance like this. While he is doing nothing more than state the truth, Luke most likely doesn’t feel comfortable with the subject. Really, it’s no surprise that the inept ninja still doesn’t understand the concept of humor. Turning his gaze off to the side, he mutters quietly.] I apologize, if my comment brought you any offense.
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To the surprise, Luke's giving him his own look of faint surprise. Letting his thumb briefly stroke over the ninja's hand, he gives a soft smile and nod.] I enjoy having you around, you know. It makes me be happy, to be around you.
[Gaara has done a lot for him. At least, that's how Luke feels. He can tell that the other redhead doesn't hold himself in high regard
but, gee, where would he have ever seen something like that, before. That's why he's slowly forming the habit of saying things to reassure the other teen. To...remind him how much he means to him.]Oh, no, it's fine. You didn't offend me. [Shaking his head, he offers a soft smile. Firming his hold on his boyfriend's hand, he looks upward. And, honestly, it's nothing compared to some of the things he's had said to him.
...Not that he'll run a mental list, any time soon.] It's time I accept that there was nothing I could have done to stop that. Even if I had known it was going to happen, there's still a huge chance that it still would have happened. Van...was incredibly smart. He was a talented manipulator, who possessed a ton of willpower and determination. All I can do is learn from the mistake of allowing myself to be blinded by empty praise...to the point where I became a pawn.
[His voice became just a tiny bit firmer.] We're not just the mistakes we've made in the past, right? [He looks to Gaara with a faint smile.] It's like I said, when I was younger -- you can't go forward if you keep looking back...
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[He hasn't truly done much for Luke. At least, not in his eyes. Training with him and waking him up from nightmares - those tasks aren't exactly arduous. Whereas in return, Luke has given him a meaningful bond, and most importantly... taken away his loneliness. The ninja has always been alone, for as long as he can remember.
...At least Luke never has to worry about Gaara calling him a replica. Or trash. Or defect. He finds personal offense in those terms, considering his own reservations toward being tossed aside or replaced.]
Mistakes will be made. It is human nature. [Even more so for demonic natures, Gaara quips inwardly, in Shukaku's absence.] You have learned a great deal, from that incident... Self-deprecation consumes too much time and energy, that could be directed toward other tasks.
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[Well, those things are all a big deal to him. Even if they don't seem like a major dent in Gaara's day, Luke truly appreciates even the smallest things being done for him. He's learned, after all, to never take anything for granted.
...He does appreciate that he'll never have to worry about his boyfriend calling him a name, such as that. Though, he'd likely just "brush it off", upon hearing it. It's not as though he hasn't been called those words, before...after all. It's nothing he can't handle.]
Heh...Yeah. [The smile on his face isn't the strongest as he realizes that last part reminds him...of his friends. Some of them would have said something a little similar to that. It feels as though it's been longer than it actually has, since he's seen them.] My friends would have agreed with you.
[Ah, looks like they're almost there.]
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How fortunate it is that Luke proposed the relationship to him, early on. Because Gaara suspects that he would have difficulty sleeping again, without company. And… it isn’t like the ninja knows how to sleep either, suddenly being given the opportunity to do so, after sixteen years of insomnia.]
Ideally, your friends should support you.
[At that moment, he looks up ahead and reports to Luke in a reassuring tone.] The chocobo is still alive. [Your precious Fluffy is safe, Luke. Saves them the energy of having to catch a new one. Now, where did their Moogles go…? Sneak off on a secret rendezvous together?] …Hmm. The chocobos could be utilized as bait, to attract the attention of the monster.
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It's nice that he's able to sleep, better, with the White Mage there -- that's not the biggest reason he's glad about their sleeping arrangements, however. He's grateful that he's there to be able to help the person he cares most about, in that world. He can't imagine what it must feel like to try sleeping, when all you've known how to do...is stay awake.]
Yeah. They did...support me, quite a bit, all things considered. Without them, I don't even know what kind of person I'd be, today. [Hearing that the chocobo is fine, Luke smiles and nods.] That's good... [Who the hell's Fluffy...? And Luke would like to think the moogles went to get more information, like they were asked to.]
... [His brow tenses, just a bit, as he tilts his head to the side. The idea of using what they're trying to save, as bait, almost feels...counterproductive...right? Well...it wouldn't make him the happiest person, in this world, but Luke knows when to look at the bigger picture. Gaara might be on to something with his idea. If everything was planned out, just right...it could be super effective. Hey, if they play their cards right, the bait might wind up living, right? Though, it would require careful timing.] Yeah...they could be.
Hm...If we do this, what would you suggest the next step be, after drawing its attention? I...could probably rush in and attack it, from behind...but my attacks aren't the most powerful. [He's wearing a firm, thoughtful expression. He's not saying they jump to use this plan, considering they haven't heard from Karura and Ion, yet. Once they speak to them, and find out the current situation, then they can decide. It doesn't hurt to go ahead and formulate the place, though.]
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[Truth be told, he doesn't know what Luke had been like, in the past. But he knows what Luke is like at present, and he doesn't think he would have been a terrible person. That Van, though... if Gaara ever met him in person...]
You would have chosen the correct path for yourself... eventually.
[It's obvious that Luke isn't exactly thrilled with this idea. Granted, he already knew in advance about the other redhead's attachment to the yellow-feathered creature. Looking up at the chocobo, Gaara is still in the middle of forming a strategy, when he suddenly hears Karura calling out to him. Glancing to the side, he sees her flying back toward them, dragging Ion along with her.]
Master! The monster's been defeated, kupo!
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After spending his final moments, on Auldrant...he'd set his mind to the fact that he would die, and that would be the end of it. He'd implanted the thought that he would never be with the person he loved, and that was that.
Then, in California, he'd accepted that he would never see his friends, again. Saeng Seong had been the first place he'd begun to regain hope...
Now, here he is...in a situation he'd never have expected to be.]
I'd like to think so, but...I'm not so sure. I wasn't a good person, Gaara. I was selfish and...took everyone for granted. Or, maybe it's...that I was too angry and bitter to see anything outside of my own pain. I was...lonely, and I felt like nobody could see me. They only saw the Duke's son...
[His expression fell, a bit.] It's no excuse, for a lot of what I did, but I think I really just wanted to be acknowledged as more than just someone in line for the throne. Maybe, eventually, I would have opened my eyes, but...looking back, I have to wonder... [A sheepish smile appears as a soft, nervous laugh escapes. Scratching at the side of his head, he glances down.] Ion liked to claim that...I was always a nice person, but I think he was just being nice...
[While he's attempting to assist in thinking up a plan, he folds his arms over his chest. No, he's not thrilled with this place -- it's something they kind of have to consider, though. Just as he opens his mouth to speak, he hears a familiar, high-pitched voice.] Oh..!
[Glancing up, a smile being given to Karura -- then to Ion, he nods.] Hey, that's great!
[Looking to Gaara, he smiles, brightly.] Guess that's that, huh? Of course... [He looks to the side, a hand resting against his chin.] I've gotta wonder if that was that the only one of it's kind... Guess that's something to look into. It's better to be prepared for just in case something, like this, happens, again.
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He is still waiting for the day when his happiness becomes threatened. Whomever Luke once had feelings for… he can’t possibly turn them off in an instant. If he has a second chance to be together with her… why shouldn’t he take it?]
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[He listens quietly, and in the middle, takes a brief moment to reach over and take a hold of Luke’s hand. He has only heard parts of this, before, when they were in the previous world. He knows Luke had been locked up in his manor for years, and therein lied the main source of his ignorance. But he was also very… curious and inquisitive, always eager to learn new things. He didn’t let his experiences hold him back from continuing to move forward. Gaara feels… very impressed by his show of resilience.]
It’s understandable, to bear that sentiment. You wanted to be more than… a mere tool. [He tilts his head toward Luke, in mild curiosity. By Ion, he naturally assumes that Luke is referring to his Moogle companion.] You are a kind person. I have never thought otherwise. But you don’t believe that, yourself?
Perhaps. From my experience, monsters are usually not singular creatures. Therefore, that would be a wise course of action to take. [The corner of his lips quirks up in a bit of amusement.] Do you feel relieved, Luke? That we do not have to use the chocobo in this capacity.
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Luke can't help but have a thought lurking within the back of his own mind, regarding his boyfriend's previous...feelings. What if the other person shows up, here, with the same memories? Maybe Gaara would realize that Luke pales, in comparison...? Yeah, he's not going to entertain that thought...
A faint, wry smile appears as he wraps his fingers around the other teen's hand. He knows that he hasn't told Gaara all of this, which is...why he's doing it now. Listening to Gaara's words, quietly, he pauses. There's a short pause, and then he lets out a sheepish laugh.] Well, uh, what I mean is...back then. Ion met me not long after I got spirited away from Baticul...and... [...] I've never told you about Ion, have I? The person, not the moogle.
[Actually, now that he thinks about it, the only person he's told (since leaving Auldrant) is Takasu...isn't it?]
... [He blinks at that inquiry...and then feels a hint of color appear on his face. Something about that amused look through him off. Brow tensing, he looks to the side, something suspiciously similar to a huff-like sound escaping.] Well...yeah...
[...Damn it, Gaara.] ...
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Gaara is a big, scary monster. Run for your liiiiiiiiife!
Though, in all seriousness... if he ever told Luke even a fraction of what he's done before... what atrocities he is capable of... surely Luke would want to sever their bond, right then and there. Hearing that Luke had destroyed an entire city, killing thousands of people? Did not faze Gaara one bit. But he had tried to show some small amount of remorse, due to Luke's gentle and caring nature.
That's... not even going to be a concern. While he still bears an emotional attachment to Sai, he is fiercely loyal. Once committed to Luke, he won't leave voluntarily. Despite his mental comparisons on occasion, he considers Luke and Sai to be two completely different people. Their personalities are almost nothing alike, save the natural friendliness. Of course, if Luke ever chooses to end their relationship... that will be his decision to make.]
No, you have not. Is Ion a friend of yours? Did you give your Moogle that name in his honor?
[Well, now his amusement level has just risen. As his smirk deepens a bit, he leans closer, trying to follow the direction of Luke's gaze. He lifts his other hand and gently traces one lone fingertip down his boyfriend's cheek.] Are you experiencing embarrassment, at this moment?
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manster***
Luke would not sever their bond over things of the past. He's the last person that would ever do something such as that, considering how he feels about mistakes of the past. Killing all of those people -- watching that little boy sink into that poisonous mud, as a result of one mistake -- had been the main source of nightmares, for him, for a while...
He's just a loyal, honestly. There is the matter of lingering emotions, but...he could never do something such as picking between people. He's committed to Gaara, no matter what. The ninja is someone he cares quite a bit about. In the end, there would be no choosing to end it. Not without something drastically changing his opinion of the other redhead. In which case, it would take something pretty terrible.]
...Yes. To both questions. [A soft smile appears.] He was the Fon Master of the Order of Lorelei, back on Auldrant...He's one of the bravest people I've ever known. It's because of him that Tear was able to live. He used the last bit of his strength to save her life. [Gaze lowering, for a moment, he turns his head to look to the side.] Anise blamed herself, pretty hard, for his death...
[After a short pause, he continues.] Anise was the Fon Master Guardian for Ion. She was charged with protecting him, but... [Then...certain events happened...] ...Sometimes, things wind up out of our hands, and... [His tone goes quieter.] Sometimes, there are choices, in our lives, that really aren't fair, no matter which one you pick...
[The gentle touch has him glancing to see that deepened smirk. Brow tensing he attempts to stop his face from reddening even more... To no avail, of course. Instead of answering that question, he's leaning forward and pressing a firm kiss to his boyfriend's lips. It's an attempt to distract...or change the subject...or something.
And, also, he just likes kissing Gaara?]
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brb ripping your clothes off
Oh... that honestly wouldn't have fazed the ninja either. He comes from a world where children start killing at a young age. See, Luke? Your boyfriend really is callous and uncaring. Unfeeling.
Something pretty terrible like him forming an attachment to Shun?His gaze softens, at hearing that. He didn't know Tear was ever in a state of fatality... she was such a battle-hardened soldier, though, that knowing her, she would never reveal that kind of weakness to anyone.]
Why did she blame herself for his death? Did she cause it?
[Choice... Fairness... Bitterness flickers over his expression, for a brief moment. As if Luke truly understands what fairness is, after being locked up for so long... and manipulated to destroy an entire city... There is even more that Luke has yet to reveal to him. He will wait until Luke is ready to divulge that information.
Even without words, this is clearly an answer to his question. The kiss doesn't catch him off-guard, because he is becoming more familiar with Luke and his mannerisms. After it ends, he traps long red locks within his grasp to prevent Luke from moving away.]
Karura has been asking about you. And our relationship as well, what we mean to each other.
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w a t . . . . . . okay
Well, Luke wouldn't think much on that. After all, he traveled with Jade, who could be pretty...callous, himself. Some of the things that Luke's seen people no react to, have caused him to realize that some people aren't fazed by certain things.
You're allowed to get closer to other people, Gaara. :c]...It wasn't her fault. [Shaking his head, it's clear he believes this, pretty strongly. Anise had been forced to choose between Ion and her parents. That's never a decision anyone should ever have to make, and it would be pointless for someone to say they'd have done things differently. Nobody knows what Anise had felt, at that time...but Anise...] It was Mohs.
[He briefly deepens the kiss, just for a moment, before pulling away. Or, starting to, rather. The hold to his hair has him blinking, a few times. Naturally, he doesn't fight against it, face lingering close to his boyfriend's.
His expression softens at the mention of their relationship. Actually, now that Gaara mentions it, Ion has -- pretty recently -- done the same thing. Luke was completely honest, too (not without awkward blushing, of course).] Oh...has she? [Green eyes shift towards where the little guys just were, before moving back to the ninja. A curious look fills his face.] What...did you tell her?
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It's molesting time. Awww, yeah, baby.
That was one of the reasons Gaara got along with Tear so well. They didn't have reservations about killing people, back at the facility. They were true warriors. Except that Tear had a notable soft side, while Gaara actually derived pleasure from killing.
How close... Very close?]I see. [A bit of a blank stare.] Who is Mohs?
[He answers bluntly, seeing no reason not to keep this information a secret from Luke.] I told her we are lovers. [He tilts his head a little, and finally relents by letting go of Luke's hair.] She doesn't seem to understand the meaning of that word. However, she knows that I care for you. With regards to your feelings, I instructed her to ask you, if she felt inclined to. I cannot speak on your behalf.
[He doesn't know, to be completely honest. Luke likes him, yes. But he doesn't want to tell Karura something inaccurate. They aren't his feelings to decipher and reveal.]
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Can't molest the willing, sir.
There...was a reason that Luke had referred to her as "cold-hearted", early on. She, typically, knew how to put her feelings aside, when fighting. Even when fighting her own brother, she hadn't held back.
That...depends on how close is "very" close.]Mohs was the Grand Maestro of the Order of Lorelei. Early on, he marked both Natalia and me as traitors, and we were sentenced to death for the sake of following the Score. Not too long after that, he kidnapped Anise's parents for the sake of persuading her to bring Ion to Mt. Zaleho. It was there that Ion was convinced to read the Planetary Score, which...is what...killed him.
[His breaths falter just a bit and he looks to the side. There are a lot of things he never truly got to talk to anyone about. His friends had all been there to witness it, so there was never a need to talk about it. After Ion's death, he'd had to force away his own sadness, for the sake of comforting Anise. Nevertheless, he forces his expression to relax as he continues.]
After that, he wound up getting implanted with the Seventh Fonon, by Dist -- one of the Seven God-Generals. Mohs' body couldn't handle it, so he mutated into something unrecognizable. [Looking back to Gaara, now that his expression is under control.] We defeated him at the Radiation Gate.
[His face reddens at Gaara's answer, and he nods. He doesn't move his face away, even after his hair is released.] Well, she can ask me any time. My answer wouldn't be any different from yours.
[He smiles, softly. He cares, a lot, for the other teen. They are lovers, as well as boyfriends. Leaning forward, he places a kiss on Gaara's forehead.]