melodiesoflife | Event || Beginning Of The End

Chrom remained quiet, his head bowed pensively. A side of himself that would cause him horror? Possibly outrage? He thought he'd always been fairly honest about his shortcomings, but perhaps there really is something there under the surface he hasn't acknowledged.

He glanced up at the others as they discussed the jobs available. Perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to make use of that Santa Claus job. Then again, he'd feel pretty bad about cutting down a security elf. One of the lower level jobs, then?

...The Firebender job?

He scrubbed a hand over his face. He had a really bad feeling about equipping that particular job, because if the Shadow version of himself took it... Well, he did hate to make a habit out of being incinerated.

"We'll have to choose our jobs carefully, I assume," he said, massaging the bridge of his nose. "What about those already in crystal stasis? Will they be able to awaken and face themselves as well?"

[Seeing that the other Heroes were taking some hits, Sparks manages to free himself from his current fray and joins them. He's taken a few hits, but doesn't seem to mind. He hunkers down on the floor with them, grinning.]

So. This sure is somethin'. I'm thinkin' I should probably arrest someone. Who started this?

Thanks!

[ Heeding Yuri's shout, Sheena turns just in time to see a fist coming towards her. Dodging the attack, she grips the unruly patron's wrist and turning, flips him over her shoulder and on to the table next to Selphie's former hiding place.

Much to the enjoyment to those around them, who burst into laughter at his squirming and cursing. ]

Oh, knock it off!

[ Twisting the man's hand and forearm into a painful--yet restraining--position, she keeps him there. Ignoring his protests and complaints about how this never would have happened if he had been sober, she looks up just in time to see others fall while Selphie pops up out of nowhere and starts throwing punches.

And kicks.

Hearing one of the men behind her exclaim in angry protest to the kicking of the balls, she turns to him with the sweetest smile on her face--letting him know she'll do the same thing if necessary. ]

Now. Everyone calm down. Got it?

Sheena looked at Jack. "I have the ability to wear more than ten rings on my fingers and thumbs," she said, holding up her hands. "That doesn't mean I do. Just because you have that ability doesn't mean you have to use it."

Sighing, she leaned back against the wall. What she was about to say could only be said because Albel was there.

"I don't know about anyone else, but I think I was already given a glimpse of what my shadow would be. And to be honest, I'm not at all surprised by it." She paused before looking up again and facing Albel.

"Those illusions we encountered a few months ago when we were thrown into another part of the world."

[ Yuri will regret his choice for running after Rukia. Not soon after that he collides right into her as she got punched. Of course, the fool that tried to take Rukia down was knocked over by her. Yuri then proceeded to add to his pain by twisting him up from the ground and shoving him right into the next table over, as it broke in two and the poor bastard lands face first on the ground with a loud “thump.” He’ll probably never drink again. At least, he’s still alive and will only escape with bruises.

Back at the incident at hand. Yuri’s eye almost twitched at how out of character it was for Flynn to be doing this and he can’t argue because the fool was damn bloody drunk! He was watching it all in slow motion as Rukia jumped on Flynn following Yuri trying to catch them both and twisting his foot on the fucking bottle that Flynn had discarded and landed face first into Rukia’s back sending the three of them to the ground, with Rukia squished between Flynn at the bottom and Yuri on top.

Well this is … fantastic. Somewhere in the accident and bruises, he hears Selphie shouting at him for owing her a favor. He knew that already since he launched an idiot right into her table without realizing it. It was the spur of the moment and he had to get the damn asshole somewhere not in his way! ]

…Damn it could this day get any worse.

[ All the while, Sheena comes in. Really? Did all the dangerous girls have to be in one place?! Those part damn bar brawlers were going to be screwed. Eventually, he nodded his head to Sheena, and rolled off of Rukia and Flynn. The initial pain he had face was going away and now Sparks was asking who he was going to arrest. Yuri sure as hell wasn’t going to be the one that’s getting arrested so he points to a random almost passed out brawler. ]

That may be the guy you’re looking for. He’s the one that tried to spike me with a bottle.

[ Maybe it was a white lie but the asshole sure did try. Yuri shakes his head some as he turns over concerned for Rukia and Flynn. ]

Yo you two okay? Sunshine!? Sheena!

[ It's check in time with the crew, because he had to make sure the people he knew were okay. Of course, Sheen was telling folks to calm down. That only led an angry drunk to dash at Sheen with a table instead, while another idiot tumbles his way into Sparks if he doesn’t get out of the way first. Sheena asking everyone to calm down only made matters worse as they now want to target her and the cop that was now on the premise and wanting to do his job. ]

Say that to m'face you bi--

[ He stops mid sentence as he teeters to one side but the table was already weapon as he chucks it right at her. ]

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[Rukia blinks down at Flynn, her hands braced on his shoulders to at least give them some distance. Oh? He seems to be sobered up now. That was easy.]

Are you all right?

[They both ask each other at the same time, and Rukia pauses for a moment as she realizes this. Then she grins, touching her dark sleeve to her nose and inclines her head.]

A small injury, pay it no mind.

[Before she can start to rise, there's Sparks next to them, looking absolutely thrilled. Well now! She's glad he's having a good time, since she's honestly sort of enjoying herself too.]

If you have the jurisdiction, why not? Some drunkard made a pass at Selphie. Look for the one with spaghetti all over his face.

[Now she can at last get off of Flynn except NOPE, she's crushed by Yuri. Rukia's breath gets knocked right out of her with a startled grunt. She lies there for a moment, trying to digest just what's going on. This is...........so ridiculous.]

Oi. Do you mind?

[Lightly she jabs her elbow back at Yuri's side with a grin. This definitely isn't the way she expected the night to go, but at least now she knows what it's like to enjoy a full-fledged bar brawl.]

We'll be fine, get going.

[Flynn isn't threatening to cut people with a bottle anymore, Sparks is happy as a clam, and Selphie and Sheena...well, they're definitely not in any danger, apparently, given how handily they're mopping everyone up. Once Yuri's off of her, Rukia can push herself off of Flynn and clasp his hand to help him to his feet.]

Back to back?

[Selphie elbowed a brawler in the diaphragm just in time to see to the table get thrown in Sheena's direction. The perky brunette is charging towards the thrower and gives him a good swift kick behind the kneecaps to bring the drunk down.]

Look out!

[Selphie uses her smaller stature and speed to her advantage as she sprints ahead of the table and dives to throw both herself and the ninja to the ground before anyone got seriously injured. The top of the table was heading straight for Sheena as Selphie wrapped her arms around the girl and took a good chunk of the blow to the back of her head and shoulders. The momentum was enough to bring stars in front of Selphie's eyes as she brought the two of them to the ground.

The two fell and the perky brunette was slow to get back up, probably out of the fight for the remainder of it.]

H-hey... are you okay?

[Always worried about the other person before herself. Stupid girl.]

Sure, I'll say it to your f--

[ Her words are cut off by both the table flying at her, and Selphie launching herself at the man, then her before the ninja could do anything. Girl definitely has some reflexes.

But, maybe Sheena shouldn't have hidden her particle thrower through Disguise as she pretended to be herself. Then Selphie wouldn't have gotten hit by the table. Holding on to the girl as they fall to the ground, Sheena twists to make sure she takes most of it.

A lot alike, these two.

She keeps her grip on Selphie as she rises to keep her steady. ]

That's something I should be asking you, but I'm fine. [ She looks around and spots the man Selphie took down getting back up, his expression one of rage. ] This has gone far enough.

[ With a matching expression, she gets to her feet, and there's suddenly a high-pitched whir as she activates the thrower and in a quick burst, puts a new hole in a nearby table--and that's it. All those hours of practice got her aim down.

She turns to the man and approaches him with measured steps. This is the side most people haven't seen of Sheena. The point when her rage makes her quiet. ]

I said, "Everybody calm down."

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[Sparks sighs, sad that the fun was over already, but he supposed that he had a job to do. He stood up, brushing himself off and fixing his hair. This police inspector sure wasn't fighting, nope.

He uses the silence Sheena's caused to pick out the spaghetti-stained culprit who started everything out of the crowd. He starts making his way over to him while addressing everyone. he digs his badge out from his jacket and holds it up.]

Alright, y'all heard the lady. Reckon that's enough property damage for one night. And you--

[He finally reaches the guy and snags him by the collar] -- are comin' with me.

“Combat isn’t the only option. However if you succumb, it might be your friends’ only option to save you.”

He looked at those who suggested not equipping any Jobs to face the Calamity Self.

“Once given a physical shape, your Calamity Self will have its own Job—One born from Narayana you can never access nor use. It is the same Job the avatars who awakened to the truth can use. Facing it with only one or no Job will not change that fact. However, it may change you.” A pause. “Moogles will have to handle the Black Crystal. Moglin will give them the instructions so they can safely draw out your Calamity Selves. What has to be done from there, only you can say it. The information on how to proceed will be given in November. October… Is too dangerous of a time for you to try this.”

He turned to them and said no more words for the time. It seemed as though the time for question was over and he would say no more.

"Change us? How so?" Rukia blinked. Did he mean it in a physical sense, or a mental...? ...Ah. Having visited twice before, Rukia could now recognize the signs that the discussion was now over. She released her breath in a quiet sigh and rose to her feet.

November, then. They had time to prepare. And it was good to know that her suspicions about October not passing peacefully were confirmed at least, so the trouble was less likely to catch them unaware.

"Thank you for the warning, and for your time." She bowed politely before looking at the door, then at the sage. He'd said others would show up late, but no one ever did. Unless that person was invisible...? Ah, well. It didn't matter now. Rukia departed to begin the long journey to the bottom of the stairs. There was a lot to think about and discuss.

Kaji's moogle, Shinji, silently flutters forwards. The Black Crystals again. He has hated every step that's put them closer to those Crystals, and he has hated both Mograma and Artemicion for dragging them into this. But if this is the only way?

"We'll- we'll do this, kupo. We'll use the Black Crystals for you. But." Shinji's mouth forms a line like he's screwing up his courage for a second. "If you do this, you'd better promise to win!" He nods hard, and the Scholar hat on his head wobbles. "We can't lose any more of you, kupo."

He's talking to more than just his own Hero, but Kaji gives Shinji a proud look at his words. "We'll get to work finding the other two, then. So that we can do this a little faster."

Jack looks around, and he can't seem to find two of the people who he needs to talk to, so he goes up to Cloud, alone. He pitches his voice down. "I need a word. Privately. Talk to me on the airship back?" There are layers of implications here that they need to discuss.

Cloud seemed a little surprised to be singled out but he gave Jack a quick nod. If he didn't find him on the airship later they'd certainly talk sometime soon.

But the young Hero looks back to the Sage, his brow furrowing in thought about what they were just told. A part of him wonders if facing his Calamity self with no job equipped would be the "right" way to go about it. It may well be how he'd go about it when the time came. He wasn't sure what to expect out of all of this, but he knew this was what he'd been building himself towards all this time.

The same job the avatars can use? Great. If it was that whole, mind control/illusion thing that they've already been subjected to...

Well, Mithos had tried the same thing with her once before. And she got through that with the simple thought that she was who she was. And that it was all right for her to be alive and be there. She sighed and pushed herself from the wall to start back down the stairs.

"Damnation or salvation." She had said those words then, and they were appropriate even now. From what the Sage and Kalki had said, they were going to fight the part of themselves they denied...

A mental battle... Which was a lot worse than a physical one. All you got from the latter was the chance of dying. The former: a living death.

And by Martel, she didn't want to be a Lifeless Being.

Albel could tell Sheena had a lot on her mind. They all did. Most, if not all, of them had secrets that would be revealed and tested in the time ahead.

For now, he caught up with his lover on the stairs and silently took her hand. He wouldn't presume to know exactly what she thought, what she feared -- but he was there for her.

Sheena did have a lot on her mind, yes. She also had a heavy dose of fear coursing through her. Fear of failure, fear of abandonment, fear of losing those she cared about...

And this time, she doubted her usual headstrong ways wouldn't get her out of it.

Feeling Albel's hand take hers, she slowed her steps and did something that probably not only surprised him--but shocked the hell out of her as well.

She placed her head on his shoulder, seeking silent comfort.

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