The Sky is the Limit

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WHO: Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear, Naminé, Sora, Yuri Lowell, Possibly Castmates???
WHAT: Determined to get herself up to speed as a Hero of Light, Natalia marches right into that lab to face her Calamity Self. She doesn't know what she's getting into, as her biggest concern is choosing which job she should keep equipped.
WHEN: November 10th
WHERE: Palitutu's Laboratory - Aqures Ixen
WARNINGS: Tales of the Abyss spoilers regarding Natalia's origins


Natalia awoke bright and early that morning, bathing herself and dressing in her blouse and leather jerkin. She looked as fresh and clean as she always did before setting out to work, and today would be a busy day indeed. She'd contacted those few she knew and trusted to inform them of her decision to face her Calamity Self promptly, as she had every intention of returning to Trano Golsaucia with better supplies to help them protect themselves against the Calamity. Battling the monsters during her week-long stay there had helped her build up a significant stash of gil, which would be used to purchase warm blankets, clothes, food, weapons, and medicine. She kept only enough to refresh the pension she'd had to use to pay for her own needs; the rest was earned in Trano Golsaucia so she meant for it to be spent on fortifying the city. She couldn't stay rooted in that place forever, but she could at least ensure it had a fighting chance. There were other places that required her attention as well, such as Flence, Aerilon, and Nabila from the sound of it.

Hopefully conquering her Calamity side would boost her ability to move about these lands and battle the creatures that dwelled there as well.

Natalia waited outside of the laboratory, patiently waiting for the others. She didn't demand perfect punctuality, but if anyone was more than fifteen minutes late, she would simply have to assume that they weren't coming.

"Thank you for accompanying me in this endeavor," she said graciously, before turning on her heel and pushing open the doors to the laboratory. "Though I am unsure what to expect, I do know the ultimate goal, and will strive to complete my task swiftly." She led the way with a confident smile that belied the butterflies that fluttered wildly in her stomach. Naturally she was a little nervous, but she wasn't afraid. Her friends were here beside her, so what did she have to fear?

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MINGLE

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[For meeting each other before entering the lab, or preparing for the actual showdown.]

CALAMITY NATALIA

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As instructed, Natalia surrendered her ruby red crystal to the Moogles present in the laboratory. It was a pretty thing, small and delicate with an elegant starburst etched into the perfectly squared stone.

"Which job will you be keeping, kupo?" one of the Moogles asked as it cradled Natalia's crystal very carefully.

"Archer," Natalia said confidently, her hands settled comfortably on her hips. "If it truly does come down to a fight, I can better defend myself this way." Honestly she doubted it would come to violence. She knew what she had to do: accept that this was a part of herself. What was so hard about that?

Nodding, they carried the crystal to the far side of the clean white room, safely out of danger. "Ready?"

"Ready," she inclined her head.

A few moments passed, then there was a dark shimmer of the air. Oily smoke thickened, coalescing into a humanoid form. The darkness faded, and in its place stood a near-exact replica of the princess. The only difference at first glance was the violet color of her Calamity self's eyes. But upon further scrutiny, the expression and posture were different too. She stood casually and relaxed, lacking the dignified poise of her royal station. She glowered at Natalia for a long, quiet moment.

Then she turned her head and spat.

Shocked, Natalia dropped her hands to her sides. "How appalling!" Was this her hidden self, a crass girl who secretly longed to spit indoors?