THE ROOM(MATE)

[damn_juicebox]

WHO: Rukia Kuchiki, OPEN (especially to people in B-03)
WHAT: Rukia explores the city to learn how to navigate this new place and to find the best trees to climb what no, as well as get a look at the house where she was assigned to live.
WHEN: Backdated to September 5th - Early Evening
WHERE: Aqures Ixren, then B-03
WARNINGS: None. Rukia is short.


[Moving Around the City]

Chappopo the Moogle was lucky. The hero she'd been assigned to was a couple of inches under five feet tall. As such, there was no need to worry about keeping up with a long-legged stride. Rukia's pace was brisk and confident, but her stride was short. She showed her curiosity without reservation, moving past the populace and pausing occasionally to examine a vendor's cart or a shop window. Doing so allowed her to catch a glimpse of her reflection. The ninja's hood and mask were slipped down long ago, and she was relieved to find that her appearance was largely unchanged. She still looked as she had when she was a Soul Reaper.

"I should like to know the places of importance," Rukia said, pulling herself away from a clothing shop. Wearing robes of black so openly amongst other humans was a little strange, but at least she wasn't alone. She saw at least one or two others wearing the same ninja garments as she did.

"Kupo? Should we visit the airship port?"

Rukia smiled. Airships... She could imagine what those would be like. She inclined her head. "I would like that, thank you."

Maybe they could get something to eat, as well. Surely they would have given her some of these 'gils' they'd mentioned, to see to her basic needs.



[Finding B-03]

It was dark by the time Rukia had got her fill of the city. There was still much more to see (particularly the Chocobo Stables, which were closed much to her disappointment), but she was tired and more than ready to rest. Following Chappopo's directions, Rukia approached the house to which she was assigned. It seemed like a comfortable place, at least from the outside. As to what the interior held, she couldn't guess. Rukia rapped politely on the front door with her knuckles.

"There will be others living here as well?"

"Three, I believe," Chappopo answered.

Rukia nodded slowly, thoughtful. Interesting. It would be good in any case to meet others who were better versed in the world and the duties of being a Hero of Light. She stood patiently on the front step, arms resting loosely at her sides.

"I'll leave you to it, then. Good night, Rukia-po!"

She smiled warmly. "Good night to you as well. Thank you for your guidance this day."


[OOC: Still new, feel free to let me know if I made a mistake, and I'll edit!]

Comments

[oldspyce]

Well since he wasn't going to follow up with his fake sexual suggestion, the least he could do for the young lady was introduce her to those airships.

"Yeah, yeah. Follow me."

Raven would even be nice and take a shorter route. He spent most of his first day learning the layout of the city. Some alleys and side streets evaded him, but he had the general routes memorized. It wouldn't take them too long to reach it.

"Here we are."

[damn_juicebox]

Rukia followed dutifully. Her legs may have been shorter, but she was quick on her feet and able to keep pace with no difficulties. She, too, intended to learn the layout of the city. It was almost instinctive for her to take note of the smaller alleys and streets that crept between the large buildings.

Once they arrived at the port, Rukia stepped forward, resting her hands on one of the railings as she gazed up at one of the many anchored vessels. The propellers were enormous, and looked as if they might generate enough wind force to knock someone clean off of their feet.

"A magnificent vessel," she murmured. "I have never seen the like." She hadn't even seen a seagoing ship; Soul Society had no oceans to sail, and her time in Karakura Town wouldn't have yielded anything more than a rowboat in the river.

"Have you embarked on an airship before?" she asked her companion, curious.

[oldspyce]

"No, I haven't had time ta leave th' city just yet." With Yuri volunteering his help and all. Plus he's rather do it in the company of Yuri anyway, who had spent more time here than he has. He was use to traveling, he had to with Alexei's mess everywhere.

"We're ya plannin' on visitin' somewhere?"

[damn_juicebox]

"...Perhaps," she replied, somewhat evasively.

Truth be told, she just wanted to ride one. Admitting as much would make her seem like a little kid, however, and he already seemed to think she was far younger than she truly was.

"We are permitted to leave the city, then? I wonder how much there is to see beyond the border."

[oldspyce]

"I assume we're allowed ta leave where th' airship docks. I hear our relationship with th' empire is a little strained, so I would avoid goin' there by yourself." Raven was kind of glad he didn't show up the same time Yuri and Flynn did. The whole ordeal seemed rocky, and he didn't know the Empire well enough to gauge if they might attempt a similar invasion.

[damn_juicebox]

That was good to know. Rukia regarded Raven seriously, then inclined her head to show she understood. She wondered if they would be expected to partner up for missions. Surely someone had missions to assign to these Heroes. It was just a matter of time before she received orders, she was sure.

"I see. Thank you for telling me. You seem to know quite a bit about this place," she noted, slightly impressed. "I had heard there was a war, but I do not know the details."

[oldspyce]

"Actually I don't know much at all." Raven admitted bluntly. Not that he didn't want to know, it was just a lot of information to catch up on when some people have been here for at least a year.

"A lot of people seem familiar with this world though. I'm sure you can ask anyone who's been here long enough ta fill ya in."

[damn_juicebox]

"Oh? How long have you been here?" He seemed so sure of himself, she'd just assumed he'd been around for at least a few months. Wouldn't she be surprised to know he'd been here just as long as she had. "I only just arrived recently."

[oldspyce]

"We pro'lly got here around th' same time. I've been told new heroes come all th' time." All the information Raven had so far was because he sought it out or fished for it. That's why we went through the trouble of questioning people what they knew. If he was going to stay here for a prolonged period, knowing what he was getting into would help him in the long run.

[damn_juicebox]

"You're a Hero of Light?" It was probably rude of her to look that surprised, but that had little to do with his appearance or personality. She looked past him to confirm the missing element. "Where is your Moogle?"

Not all of them stayed close to their Heroes, as Rukia would soon find out. Chappopo, in the meantime, was only close enough to keep an eye on Rukia and find out where this conversation was going. At last, she would have her own gossip to tell the others, kupo!

She held her chin, thoughtful. "I see. I knew there were others that had arrived at different times. I wonder how many more we can expect to see." And why were so many needed? Were matters really so dire? "Do you know which Jobs were contained in your Crystal?"

[oldspyce]

He couldn't blame her for the statement. Raven never considered himself much of a hero then or now. It wasn't something he would consider himself anytime soon either.

"She's off doin' moogle things." She didn't really like his first impression and the only time they seemed to meet is when letters needed to be delivered.

"Archer and Red Mage." Moving onto the less serious subject. Not that she could tell the first one was really that serious. "What else do ya have, Miss Ninja?

[damn_juicebox]

"Red Mage!" she replied, pleased that they seemed to have something in common. It hadn't even occurred to her just yet that they hadn't exchanged names. He was easy to speak to, and she found herself relaxing in his company.

But after her initial exclamation, her expression became perplexed once more. "But I'm not sure how to access it just yet, or what the job entails. I suppose spells to be involved."

[oldspyce]

They both could access Red Mage huh? There were a lot of various job titles which heroes could assign themselves. It seemed very strategic, but at the same time, dependent upon one another. Something he was also use to since joining Yuri.

"I'm pretty sure you use th' crystal ta change class. I haven't tried Red Mage myself. I'm comfortable with Archer."

[damn_juicebox]

Hm? The crystal? She remembered finding it on her person, but hadn't been sure what to do with it. She reached into the folds of her hakama and drew it out, studying the shard curiously. Perhaps she should have asked Chappopo how to use this thing. Perhaps later. "So that's what it's for. I see."

Replacing the crystal, she folded her arms with a relaxed smile. "Were you skilled with the bow before coming here? There's been speculation that the jobs we begin with often match our previous skills and capabilities."

[oldspyce]

"Somethin' like that." Well in truth, he could use both proficiently but these days he preferred the bow in honor of his late friend. Plus it was nice hanging on support while the younger members of the party handled the frontlines.

"I take it you were somethin' of a ninja back home?"

[damn_juicebox]

"Somewhat," Rukia replied, almost echoing Raven's own response. "I believe a samurai would be a closer approximation. A shinigami always fights with a katana. Many of them are able to use spells as well."

But she wasn't sure if any of those terms held much meaning for him. Now that she knew they all came from different worlds, she had to do far more explaining. Maybe she should buy more paper and some colored markers at the store.

"Well then, Mister Archer, shall we--?"

"Miss Rukia, it's getting dark. The shops will close soon." The notice came from the fluffy little Moogle, approaching with its arms politely tucked behind its back.

Rukia dropped her fist into her hand. "I'd almost forgotten! Thank you, Chappopo." Turning back to Raven, she tossed a casual wave of her hand. "Will you excuse me?" There was more she wanted to discuss, but she didn't want to sleep in her clothes yet again.