Event || Revelations

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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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[scriptrix]

...What kind of offering?

[zodiac_brave]

[Alma chuckles at Rialynn.] I needn't have bothered with the hair cut. Nowadays, there are warrior women of great acclaim, though still not as many as men. I think Lady Agrias is to thank for being the Princess's...I mean, the Queen's Knight.

[It is still strange for her to think of her quiet friend Ovelia as the Queen of Ivalice, and married as well to Delita.]

I've only the one net, so stay and rest. Perhaps you can play for us when I return, while Mordecai and Alma cook.

[Ramza hopes the solution will please everyone. His companions can contribute in the way that suits them, but Alma can still play host and not ask too much of her guests. It is the best he can do, out here in the wilderness.]

[21stcenturyguy]

That was awesome! I'm the best damned sledding teacher out there.

[They could, like, get up and stand in the cold snow again, but for the moment, Aoi stays in the sled, with his chest pressed close to Duster's back and his legs stretched around Duster's. It's comfy and warm.]

So, you don't know any Christmas traditions, do you?

[The temptation to troll is so strong.]

[mindofathief]

[He turns his head, not minding sitting down in the middle of the snow.] We don't have Christmas where I'm from.

[It's like the plot to a dumb holiday movie.]

I mean, we have a winter solstice festival, but we just eat a lot of food and talk to each other. It's...different.

[victorix]

[Raising fingertips to just beside the injury she's been ignoring, her expression falls.]

Yeah...got me by surprise. I barley blocked in time but caught the dumb ricochet. Who expects a crystal blitzball? As if that would ever float!

[After a pause she nods to herself, whatever she decides shifting the blonde's mood to cheerful.]

Aha, sorry! I was all frazzled from the chase. Shoulda asked your name - mine's Rikku.

[mindofathief]

That experience was less terrifying than Duster imagined. Rialynn's father seemed nice, but he was thankful that the Heroes were left alone. Still, he walked away from the man by the stove, hoping to remain beneath notice.

"It's fine, I slept outside often back home. Duster reached out to help Rialynn with the bedhsheets. "What's with the soldiers? Are they...putting you in danger?

Tazmily was no safer with the Pigmasks patrolling the streets, no matter how helpful to the locals they were. They had to be bad news.

[victorix]

Rikku's stomach flipped when Yuna looked away. Maybe, she was the worst, asking a painful question she already knew the Summoner's answer to. Yet her breath did not fog the air - held, hoping.

Until the older girl spoke, but then. The others chimed in, stealing this time. Every moment more valuable than all the Gil in Spira.

Thank you.

"Sounds good!" Suddenly sounding cheerful, there's the slightest of pauses after Yuna presses forwards. Then the brightly clad girl is bounding up the icy slope to flop down beside her cousin.

[shear_trigger]

[She's rather all over the map. Squall blinks and wonders what exactly a blitzball is but he doesn't bother asking.]

Rikku. [A small nod.] I'm Squall.

You better find someone to heal that injury.

[21stcenturyguy]

Well, there's a ton of lore to Christmas. I'll get you up to speed. C'mon.

[He nudges Duster with his leg as he scoots back to stand up. He can fill Duster in on the main traditions on the way to the sled stand to return their toboggan. He's keeping an eye out for archways and doors where somebody might've hung a sprig of mistletoe.]

[sullenstallion]

She has to do at least something here. Dylas unfolds the piece of paper while Midna addresses the yeti woman, noting the location before holding it out for her to see. Once she's done getting a quick glimpse of it, he stuffs it into his pocket.

It can't be that hard to find a single room in a mansion, right? He's not that genre-savvy yet.

"Yeah. You, uh. Sit here and try to feel better." Dylas nodded politely and meekly before making his way over to the door and heading through it. He frowned at Midna pulling on his antlers, but he figured the sooner he got used to it, the sooner they'd finish here and find the portal.

He wasn't surprised to find a kitchen. At least these rooms were still warm, though the yeti in this room was as tall as he was. It felt a little awkward to go back to being the same height as someone else in the room. ...No, maybe he was a bit taller.

"We're just passing through." He didn't really want to say and chat, though he had a feeling the yeti might be as social as his wife(?).

[forcegalactic]

[Harriet raises her brows at "Uncle Mordecai." She mouths that name to her husband in surprised amusement, then returns to Ramza grinning.]

Really? And what did he do?

[forcegalactic]

Don't be out too long, Ramza. And here. [Living with a young man so clueless to the ways of the world had taught Mordecai how to be prepared. He came to work with a comb in his pocket and a list of what needed to be cleaned, but with someone like his housemate, other possibilities have to be taken into consideration. The robes allowed some storage space, and when adventuring or fighting giant robots, there were always supplies that may come in handy.

Like long, rubber gloves.]

Put these on. Don't want your hands to get all cut up while grabbing those fish.

[Ramza might have his own gloves, but a housemate can't help but be concerned for his little cinnamon roll, cant he?]

[mindofathief]

Like what? Santa Claus?

[He knows a little from looking through the list of jobs, but anything Aoi says will have much more weight.]

[dammit_flynn]

[ Nope, he's not expecting anymore of Squall than he's willing to offer. At least he knows someone that can fight. That will be nice. If only Yuri knew he was acquaintances of Selphie, he'd probably make this meeting worse.

In any case... ]

Pleased to meet ya.

[ He replied he grinned while Acrisius smiles a little to the other moogle. ]

So where we heading?

[dammit_flynn]

Oh yeah? I'd probably be wearing something different now that I think of it.

[ He replied realizing that he's got his usual garbs on. Ones that were not made for the cold obviously. Then again he's rather used to wearing these kinds of clothing in the cold generally. It's not a good idea but whatever he made it work somehow.

Poor Rukia but she probably needed the moment just to enjoy herself. Yuri doesn't blame her for wanting to be happy and enjoying the moment. Of course, he's obviously aware that she's kind of on top of him. That's kind of weirdly awkward but he'snot going to make it anymore awkward than it is until she tried to draw a mustache on him and Yuri's hand came up to grab hers before she tried.]

Even if you're in a good mood, that permanent marker is not getting on my skin Shorty.

[ As he said that, he slowly sits up. ]

[damn_juicebox]

But it makes you look exceedingly distinguished!

[No it doesn't, and they both know it. She sighs, forced to surrender before the war had even begun. As he sits up, she falls awkwardly back onto his knees, but she doesn't seem to think anything is even remotely weird about this. They're friends. And once he lets go of her wrist, she puts the marker away and pushes herself off of his lap.]

I'm not certain any of the villagers here are able to see or hear me as I am.

[On her feet, she brushes some of the snow off of her shihakusho, though the warmth of her body has caused some of that snow to melt and soak her clothing. She shakes some more of the snow out of her hair before she reaches out for Yuri's wrist with both her hands to assist hauling him out of the snow and onto his feet.]

Perhaps you could request a separate room for Repede at the inn?

[She needs some privacy if she's going to bathe and change into something warm.]

[dammit_flynn]

[ Yuri didn't seem to change his gesture or his form when she said to give her a few. He waits for her patiently as she gets herself back together. It's something he's learned to accept with his friends. They aren't as easily to get over things as he can or they aren't as well off as he is in terms of hiding how he truly feels about the whole situation. In any case, he watches her quietly as she finally puts herself back together.

He can understand that a lot of this might be influencing her in the wrong way. Some things are trigger for people and Yuri knows his own triggers. This isn't a surprise to him that he's being triggered by the rifts and everything that is here. He's just not showing it outwardly so that Selphie doesn't get too worried and hurt even more. ]

Aren't I always?

[ He grinned as she finally takes his hand. The swordsman helps her up as he watches the rifts for a moment. ]

Right, but we need answers so we should carefully think about what we want to do with the woman.

[shiro_megane_kun]

It did prickle a little, having his given name used so lightly instead of his surname, without so much as an honorific, but Ishida had long ago learned to be less sensitive; usually he'd explain what customs he was used to once, but he wouldn't continue insisting that others use his surname or honorifics. Even people from his own world had different customs, and people here came from a plethora of realities far more diverse than the nations of any one world.

His eyes glanced briefly to Reno's feline companion, offering her a small, quick nod. "Yes, of course, you're more than welcome to. The changing rooms are in the back."

His attention returned to Reno next. "The sweaters? I still have them intact, yes." True, Ishida could have repurposed the fabric, but there was really no need to – it was hardly as if fabric that cactuar spines were unable to pierce was in high demand, particularly with the only cactuar on the island having departed when Reno did. "However, they aren't here; I've kept them at home.

"Your pet came back with you, then?" After all, what other reason could Reno have for needing the sweaters?

[unyieldingspirit]

"Yuna!" K'pandolu made a short sound, darting forward to catch Yuna before she hit the ground. "Steady," she said, scanning the ground for whatever Yuna had tripped over. "If it's been abandoned… I suppose no one's been caring for it. We should tread carefully…"

She looked up, and frowned, ears flicking. "…If an aeon is sleeping here, will the lack of people have worried it?"

[cantante]

[ Fatigued as she was, Tear caught on to Jade's plan right away and nodded once in agreement. Maybe they couldn't apply the exact technology, but if there was anything in the Cathedral library that could possibly help, then it would be worth the risk and effort to retrieve it.

Though hearing Rukia's question, she almost wants to sigh. Jade might have tried to spare her from overexerting herself, but she still wanted to fulfil her part. ]

A method to get rid of the miasma once and for all was never discovered, but we did find a way around it. Simply put, it was sealed away so it couldn't reach the general population, and even before... all this happened, there would be leaks.

... And that solution would hardly apply in Crystallis or subdue the Calamity. [ If she remembered correctly, the Crystal Caves could very well mirror the Qliphoth in keeping the infestation trapped.

Though before she could explain further, her attention was drawn to Yuki's sudden appearance. Puzzled at first, Tear immediately understood what she was going to try and glanced at the rest of the party as the spell enveloped them. Maybe it would help to relieve them some, but as for Tear...

Nonetheless, the small smile sent Rukia's way was an appreciative one, despite the Esuna having no effect on the melodist. ]

[confidentia]

[ Ace responds to Jade's explanation with a little nod, trusting the man to take their lack of knowledge into consideration and take over the reins of leadership, if necessary. Besides, working in the laboratory, his chances of finding a viable solution are probably the biggest of them all. ]

Sealed away.... [ His eyes narrow. Without a doubt, this is a force to be reckoned with, if there really is no way of removing it completely. ] That's hardly an ideal solution, isn't it?

[ Of course, it's not like he expects anybody to answer, figuring that the natives must have exhausted all the possibilities, given the extensive knowledge on the matter.

The next breath he takes comes with a gust of fresh air, all thanks to the efforts of Rukia's faithful companion. Although the effort is in all likeness temporary, at least they are no longer facing the risk of succumbing to the poisoning completely... or so it seems. ]

In that case, let us proceed as you see fit - but keep in mind that we're here to help. [ His gaze momentarily wanders over to Sephiroth now joining their group. ] In the event you need a cover. After all, tampering with the past isn't something you can afford, no matter the reward.

[confidentia]

"It sounds disrespectful, to those who have willingly chosen to walk that path. We all make our sacrifices." Maybe he was being too harsh of a judge in a situation he didn't wholly understand, but years of rigorous training had left Ace with a rather pragmatic approach. "Putting our lives on the line, so that others do not have to... it's a conscious choice."

A choice that nobody had the right to deprive you of making. He breathed a soft sigh, noting the doubt pouring from the summoner's words.

"... Would you rather be left alone, Yuna?"

The tale sparked his curiosity and made him wish to see it with his own eyes, but he wasn't going to intrude on her privacy, especially when the task was something of such importance.

[helpthemheal]

"'Only seven islands there. Small, isolated, vibrant. There is more than just a forest?'" He nodded. "This one is bigger, yes. Though you don't have to be embarrassed. You didn't know."

He says it almost cheerfully, before turning back to K'pandolu. "Beings from another world, clawing their way to this one from the tears. Twisted, dark, tainted. Always seeking more... Yes, that is similar... but if their essence returns home, they aren't reborn like us?"

You have his curiosity, now.

[lostwisdom]

Cole. Cole, no. You are going to give them the wrong impression-

"Cole is a spirit who embodies the virtue of Compassion. While he is similar to demons, his purpose remains untwisted by human desires." She added quickly, pulling on both her own understanding and her... on Solas's knowledge of the Fade. "The demons who are brought through the tears in the Veil were not by their own volition, and as such the shock has caused most to suffer this corruption of themselves.

"We must hurry." With that said, she began to walk in the direction Cole had previously pointed them in.

A Helping Hand - Duster

[helpthemheal]

(ooc: A separate thread for anything Duster may be bottling up inside. Situations they are currently in, baggage from home, etc.)