Event || Revelations

[melodiesmods]

Characters: All the Heroes of Light and their Moogles.
Where: Order's Sanctuary, The Interdimensional Rift and their Homeworlds.
When: August 03rd - August 30th

Summary: Following the battle against Palitutu, all the Heroes of Light were transported into the Interdimensional Rift. They were told by Palitutu they would have to find her to prove they can break the cycle-- But before they could reach their destination, a malevolent entity from the Rift stripped them from their immortality...

And now, they woke up in a decaying and dying world, most specifically in a place called Order's Sanctuary. From there they are ready to jump... Into their homeworlds! Feel free to use this post for the Mingle at Order's Sanctuary and should your homeworld be the stage for the Heroes of Lights' next adventures, feel free to make a thread for it and as many sub-thread as necessary! Please refer to the OOC Post for questions and plotting.

Warning: Whatever you come up with.

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[shear_trigger]

[Squall doesn’t comment and only nods and points ahead. There up ahead is a central battle ground, already littered with damage and cracks. Ifrit stands ready and as they approach he cracks a knuckle in challenge.]

Ready?

[Squall adds some ice ammo to his gunblade, the weapon giving off some distinct clicks.]

[jolting]

"And you brought guests." Victor's tone was less playful now. He didn't recognize either of these women. "Well, come on in, I guess." He stepped aside so Reno and his companions could enter.

The first thing the guests would notice was the mural of Florence in the living room. If they knew anything about Leonardo da Vinci's style, they would know the mural was his doing. The whole farmhouse had a charming rustic feel to it, with the occasional modern convenience like a sound system or the kitchen with all the needed appliances.

"Have a seat." Victor gestured to the various couches and chairs available. The least he could do was be a good host.

[boomchucka]

Betel-Po isn't the Prince that Selphie was imagining but her thoughts might have gone to happier places for a moment. The perky brunette's eyes slowly opened, confused about the sudden kiss before her eyes widened and she flung the moogle away from her. That was her first kiss and it came from a mischievous moogle that should've known better. Selphie wanted her first kiss to be special as she screamed loudly in shock, her face a bright pink.

"N-not funny!" Selphie exclaimed before hiding her face in her hands.

[boomchucka]

Hmmmm...

[She regarded the portal curiously. On the one hand, she could just leap into it but on the other, Mikleo probably wouldn't let her hear the end of it. If only they had a rope or something to make into a rope they could've experimented with a rock or a weapon.]

Well, if we both went together that might work but even then we might get separated.

[Selphie frowned at the portal before her own moogle was perching itself between her shoulders.]

Or we could toss one of the moogles in?

S-Selphie! Don't entertain crazy thoughts like that.

What? There's a billion of them floating around and if they wind with other moogles then that isn't so bad.

[Or is it?]

[acceptedoblivion]

Christmas Town.

[He says it flatly as if it should be obvious, pointing to a nice little sign that read its name. Though for all the confidence he puts into his wording, he's...actually dreading this world.]

Come on. Maybe there's a few clues in the- [Is that a workshop up ahead?] -town.

[Crap.]

[mindofathief]

I can make a decent stew. [Growing up, it was easier to cook everything in a big pot at once and have it feed Wess and Duster for a week. That was basically all he knew, but it was better than nothing.]

Anyway...what happened when I was gone? All I remember was that cave shaking, and then it got dark.

[acceptedoblivion]

You're the only one who said "live". Also, denizens of the darkness tend to be very literal and twist words.

[Sparks. He's two years old and knows this.]

[umslay]

[The Teensies dressed in green and orange rush through the green overgrowth, and while they aren't as fast as a human, their small size makes it easy to look track of them. As they approach the glowing orb, the sound of flutes and light percussion grows stronger. It's music meant to be danced to.]

Wait right here! You, too.

[He points at the other Teensie and joins the crowd of others gathered around the Heart of the World. Some are wearing purple robes while others wear shabbier clothing, but all are equal in this place.]

[acceptedoblivion]

"Yeah. Most of our injuries were healed all at once when the battle was over." Just not their armor, as annoying as that was. Both his pauldrons were cracked nearly in two and there were scald marks where he'd been stuck by the static from the arms, and his helm was irreparable, but other than that... he didn't look as though he gained more than maybe a few scars. "'Least until a few decided to be idiots in front of another denizen of the dark."

Not that he was afraid to die, having been there at least eight times already. He'd rather just not do so from another's stupidity. "Glad you're okay, though.I haven't seen a battle that insane since..." He looked to the portals, his thoughts wandering.

[not_most_days]

With the living, you mean regular folk like me? [She tries to keep the words from sounding as harsh as they might. It's not a simple subject to traverse. Right now she's still trying to get ahold of the rules of this place. It certainly doesn't look like anything her own learnings of divinity. And the people she met most certaintly didn't seem dead.] What about your husband and your kids. How do they rate in all of this?

[She doesn't prepare any of her job skills yet beyond keeping her senses open to any incoming threats. Given that they're traveling so openly there's no real point in her employing stealth, and part of her is concerned that the trees and rocks here may be hiding things that may be roused if she starts climbing over them.]

Re: Meeting the Family

[not_most_days]

Watching the kids run off, the pirate almost wanted them to stay to delay the moment. And because they were a joy to watch. She eyed Kenichi briefly, too wound up to sit but she didn't want to be rude. "Tea will be fine. Something harder later but I expect we should both be sober for this conversation." She paused, stopping as if she heard something. Of course. She should have expected this.

"Bonnie? Why don't you go keep an eye on the kids and make sure they don't get too rough with Brigid." There is a pause, and then a sad kupo before Bonnie flutters out from behind a potted plant and out the door after the younglings.

Now sure they were alone, Mary took the offered seat. "A bit, yes. Not the first time I've met a lovely lady's husband but there's little about this that is the usual for me. Saori told me you two had an 'arrangement', and I'm sure you have some questions for me too." She shifted, clasping her fingers as she leaned her chin against them. "I suppose it's proper for me to introduce myself. I'm Mary Read, a pirate back on my Earth, and a member of the Assassin Brotherhood. I also went by the name James Kidd when it suited me. I met Saori after we were both brought to Crystallis and...after a time we began to enjoy each other's company. A bit under a year now I think."

Re: Ellana Lavellan - Open

[not_most_days]

[Bonnie likewise idolizes Mary, and that has put the little one in some dangerous situations herself, but so far it's seemed to have worked out. The moogle looks a little surprised, and then embarrassed as Ellana speaks of propriety.]

Oh! Yes, kupo, sorry! This way.

[The moogle flutters over to a woman in pirate garb who seems to be scowling off into the distance. She breaks out of her mood as she spots her companion joining her, and then her eyes shift to make note of the other Hero.]

What's this Bonnie? Make a new friend, didja?

'She was singing a pretty song. I went to go listen, kupo. Ellana, this is my Hero, Mary, kupo.'

[Mary flashes Ellana a smile. By the way she's shifted from anger to a more friendly face at the approaching woman she might make the Inquisitor recall other tales of Hawke's companions.]

[neverfirstclass]

Yeah, you have a point. I can think of some cases where even having thirty percent accuracy would be amazing. [He'll tell Chiaki about that boxing game at the Gold Saucer back on Gaia later. Now isn't the time to join the others running down that tangent. His public security instincts are running strong and he feels way too exposed right now.]

Like Johnny said, we can help make sure you get there. We're on your side, and this probably isn't the best place to stand around and keep talking. We took care of those guys easy but I'm willing to bet they have friends. Or worse, enemies.

[scriptrix]

Wow... that sounds pretty tough. I didn't know there was so much involved.

[pole_position]

[Pyrrha doesn't have a variety of elemental dust crystals the way Weiss does in her weapon, so she'll just be relying on plain old explosive rounds. They get the job done when fighting the creatures of Grimm, after all.]

Ready.

[forwantofapartycannon]

Yeah its pretty involved. It's kind of boring work if you're not into it, but I never forgot my roots.

[Gesturing at the books, Pinkie grinned.] Go ahead and give the library a look through, there's some really cool stuff here!

[scriptrix]

I guess the rocks for building castles and things have to come from somewhere. I never really thought about it.

[But yes, books.]

Thanks! I, uh... might be a while.

[forwantofapartycannon]

Yep! We're basically a specialty farm after all.

[Nodding, Pinkie gestured to the couches.]

Go ahead! I'll show you the party venue later on.

[shinrasfinest]

[It isn't what she thinks it is. Was what Sephiroth wanted to point out, but logical judgment -a somewhat skittish Turk with a handgun trained between his eyes- held any comments firmly under wraps. Speaking, or even moving an inch could well be the last thing that he did.

As the front of the short cloak opens out around him, Elena would be able to see something else she may also find perplexing. Underneath the poor attempt at a disguise Sephiroth wore what seemed to be the old, standard 1st Class uniform; still with the signature belt-harness arrangement but otherwise not a fiber of leather on anything that he was wearing. An additional strap seemed to lead back behind him, into another harness arrangement but, sure enough, he'd left Masamune in the cave. There hadn't been any need and, quite rightly, if there had been any circumstance in which he'd need to defend himself to that extent then a retreat into the cave would be needed to alert the others anyway.

But damn if that initial reaction isn't there, to take the distraction Reno offered and blow it right open. Disarming the gun in his face was preferable and from keeping his eyes trained completely on Elena as she looked between the two of them he was almost convinced he might be able to pull it off-

But hang on...Elena-]

...not doing anything-

[It's hard to put a softer tone into any voice when there is such a threat in front of him, but behold his attempt at reassurance.]

[scriptrix]

Great! I'll just make myself at home, then. I'm sure Twilight won't mind too much.

[forwantofapartycannon]

Awesome! See you later then!

Re: Ellana Lavellan - Open

[lostwisdom]

[She has to stop herself from greeting the other Hero in Elvhen, but the mile she gives in turn is likely akin to one who's dealt with nobility far too often for their own good.]

A pleasure, Mary. Though I believe Bonnie's assessment of the tune may be a bit...kind.

[She is clearly no bard, after all. The robes and staff can attest to that.]

Nonsense! ...And I'm Falon. It's nice to meet you, Mary, kupo!

[shinrasfinest]

Of all the things that he might have expected Rikku to say, that had to be the lowest possibility on the list. Rikku had always been supportive of Yuna, so much so that it was obvious even to Sephiroth who really only knew either of them as passing acquaintances; Rikku and him had sparred on occasion in the past, Yuna he'd seen more often when he'd used to frequent the hospital more.

A flick of a glance across to Jade, questioning in case the other man had any inkling about this, before Sephiroth turned his sharp attention back to Rikku; trying to pinpoint some tell, anything, in her body language about what brought this concern on. Moreover, why bring it up now, when they were apparently reaching the end of their journey.

"- not sure that I understand..."

[shinrasfinest]

Although Sephiroth was still sat down and noticeably lethargic, in a worn-around-the-edged kind of way, it was a large step in an improvement -excusing the dried mud and blood starting to flake from his clothing and hair- from the last time Sheena had seen him; on the battlefield, when she had saved him and Jade. But he seemed to become more troubled just from looking over his crystal, thought processes caught in a cycle.

Occasionally he'd look up and around, as if trying to locate someone and not seeing anyone else for lack of finding that person -anticipating that they'd just turn up any moment but then eventually thinking himself around to inspecting his crystal again.

But all in all it seemed he was just taking some quiet time to reflect.

Spencer wouldn't come closer -he knew manners just as well as his Hero did- without an express invitation to do so but he did twitch his whiskers some as Sheena reached up to first comfort Corrine. Brightening incredibly himself, pushing his glasses up his stubby nose with his spare paw while he still held the kupo nut for Corrine to have.

"It is my last one. But it won't be my last once forever-"

He then hands the nut to Corrine with the moogle equivalent of a large smile that squints his eyes even smaller. While this was really all new territory to everyone here, Spencer still finds it hard to believe that the Heroes won't eventually find a way out. From his perspective, at least, they always do.

[rialynn]

You're sure? It's no trouble...oh. Well.

[Ramza's stubborn too, she sees, noticing he's already taking out the fishing net. It only takes one person to use a net, so going along would just put an extra body in the way.]

Good to meet you, Alma. I'm Rialynn.

[She'll sit next to the cloak, since she's not about to make Ramza's little sister sit in the dirt. Her trousers are already pretty dusty from the long journey.]

How long have you guys been on the road?