melodiesoflife | Event || Window of Opportunity

Event || Window of Opportunity

Characters: All Heroes of Light.
Where: Aqures Ixen - Everywhere
When: September 25th - From 12:30 to 22:30.
Summary: Heroes of Light will relive the same ten hours over and over again until they find a solution. This may be a blow to what's left of their sanity, but that's also a window of opportunity! The OOC Post is here for more information! It's not too late to sign-up, anyone can still jump right into the event! However, your vote for the total number of loops will not be taken into account any more.

Speaking of which-- Votes are in and this time displacement madness will be solved after 191 loops. Practically speaking, this means characters going through every single loop will live 2 months, 2 weeks, 3 days and 14 hours in the span of half a day. Hopefully they won't mind the food for the day, the clothes they're wearing or what they were doing when the loop started, because that's what they'll be stuck with until the end. There are some events described below, but there will be no NPC replies. Feel free to partake in these events and of course, make your own!

Warning: Too many time loops may be bad for your mental health.

The Flence Salesman
— All Day Long —
There is a salesman from Flence in the city, and he is going for every person he sees in the streets. Adults, children or elders, humans or tarutarus, it doesn't matter to him so long as he can make money! He will try to sell to the characters specialties from Flence and some crystals at absolutely awful prices, but he's open to negotiations and beyond that, he's extremely persistent. Normally, nobody would care about this, but given the salesman isn't be aware of the loop, he'll keep doing the same things over and over again... Hopefully he won't see your characters, otherwise he might just bother them for every single loop.

Moogle Demonstration for the Future of Mognet
— 12:30 => 16:00 —
For a surprise one-day long strike, the Moogles are demonstrating! There are roughly 800 Moogles together (250 according to the government, 5000 according to the striking Moogles) in the demonstration, all singing slogans and some even holding placards with "More Gil and Less Work" or "Give us Kupo Nuts" signs.

They started at 10:00 and left from the 09th District, but they will go throughout every district and explain what their protest is about. They'll finish at 16:00 and will be back to the 09th District to eat Kupo Nuts and drink Chocobo Milk together.

Biggs' Grand Return
— 14:00 => 22:30 —
After a month spent in the hospital, Biggs is finally back! He leave the Hospital at 14:00 and head straight for the Castle of Aqures Ixen. Noticeably he still has a broken and bandaged arm, but he'll pretend to be totally fine and for that matter, he will be as rude and as unfriendly as ever. He will spend most of the day in the Castle, but will go in Palitutu's Lab by 19:00 to meet with Cid. Among other things, he will side-eye everyone and will accidentally splash Cid's coffee on a Hero of Light working there (or on a Moogle, should the Hero have the good sense to avoid Biggs next loop).

Renovation of the Blitzball Stadium
— 15:30 => 20:00 —
The repairs are going steadily and today, a special dome from Trano Golsaucia is being transported and placed on the Blitzball Stadium, brand new and much more modern than what Aqures Ixen used to have! On the downside however, the airship bringing the dome and the work being done on the stadium are all very, very noisy. So noisy that everyone in a two-district radius will be bothered by it.

Under normal circumstances it would have been only for a short time and easilly bearable, but here it will happen for every single loop.

Have You Heard of the Heroes of Light?
— All Day Long —
Throughout the day, a few people are going to go and knock on every doors in the city, to talk about a most fascinating topic: the Heroes of Light! They will speak about how it is said the Heroes of Light are in Crystallis and how they managed to defeat the empire without difficulties back during the attack! Then they will go on and ask for a contribution (hear: money) to help the Heroes of Light in their cause. Of course, these people are dishonest and the money will go into their own pockets, as they don't believe in the Heroes of Light to begin with.

And of course, they'll go knock on doors during every single loop!

The Accident
— 22:29 => 22:30 —
The one minute that started it all. Who is the imbecile who committed the mistake on Palitutu's computer? Is this a Moogle or a Hero of Light, maybe Cid or Biggs? Whoever it is, after the first time, at 22:29 the program will start again on its own and will activate the loop right at 22:30, sending everything back to 12:30. The characters may try to run more programs to block the computer, cut the energy source or even bomb the building if they so wish...

But these archaic and barbaric solutions won't prevent the next loop from happening. Only hard work and scientific solutions shall prevail!

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How did you come to that conclusion?

[D finally took a seat next to Zelda, stretching out a bit too relieve the kinks asking his spine. He couldn't stop his own curiosity to get to know much about the other Heroes.]

[Zelda's expression turned into a wistful smile.]

I only just learned of it before I came here. I was kidnapped from Skyloft and hunted. I was saved by a woman named Impa. She told me of my linage and said that if I unlocked the memories inside of me that I would unlock Hylila's powers as well.

We went to each temple and prayed in order to awaken that part of me that was sleeping.

[It sounds simple but in the process Zelda had used her childhood friend, been hunted and been forced into some destiny grater than she could have imagined.]

I was in the process of sealing the darkness when I woke up here.

[She remembers the feeling of the crystal surrounding her, her eyes closing, all while Link looks on in dismay.]

I likewise was finishing up with a hunt when I found myself here.

[How could she open up so easily with her past? It was a skill he never acquired. Hearing her story, D also felt a strength inside her growing even now. A few more years would see her a different woman altogether. He did enjoy her warm personality and hoped no matter what happened, she would retain it.]

Edited 2015-10-04 17:01 (UTC)

[Zelda smiles brightly, that is honestly the first piece of information that he's given about himself.]

It was probably just as unexpected then.

[It's easy for her to talk about herself and she's vowed to keep her smile intact through whatever hardships they run into.]

I'm afraid I don't know much about how we are selected. I won't really call myself a hero.

[D raises an eyebrow at her statement.]

What makes a Hero does not solely reflect helping others or saving the world. Heroic people are in even the most humblest of establishments. Many of them do not believe they have done anything special and some... [He goes silent for a moment as if searching for the correct word or a way around perhaps the perfect word.]

... Are little more than villans themselves.

[Zelda smiles at that.]

Well, I believe that we all have the ability to become heroes. It depends on what we choose.

[The role of the heroes in her world is very specific though.]

I've seen villains try and become heroes and I think it's admiral that they are given this chance.

[After all, she'd been stabbed by one.]

Perhaps...

[The room grew colder from his aura as if the heat was somehow sucked out. His tapered fingers stroked the cover of the book he held. Then he reached through a pouch at his hip and pulled out a file, practically bursting at the seams with parchment, placing it on top of the book.]

How is it this place has a record of my known history?

[He was irritated yet relieved he found this in that labratory but wasn't so sure if he should lock it back up there. Who knew how safe it would be there from prying eyes? Not that anyone in this world would hold particular interest in learning about who he was. Still, why keep a file then?]

Edited 2015-10-04 18:27 (UTC)

[In response Zelda digs into her pocket and pulls out her crystal. Unlike D's her is dark blue, slowly turning black.]

This.

[She places the odd little crystal down next to his file.]

These connect us to our homes. I believe Jessie used that connection to look into our worlds, our pasts and our futures. Kalki had similar files though I don't know how they got them.

[Pulling out his own red crystal, he places it on the opposite side of the file. He stares at the three objects together noting their similarities and differences. His dark eyes glow crimson for just a moment before lifting his gaze back up to Zelda.]

This raises more questions than it answers.

[Zelda's expression softens as she carefully traces the edges of her crystal. Her own crystal is fashioned in the symbol of the goddess.]

I know. I wish I had more answers.

[She takes a deep breath before looking up at D.]

I don't know about your past or who you were on your world but I'd make peace with that person so that someone here doesn't use it against you. [A hand moves over Zelda's heart as she continues.] I know... it's hard.

There is so much that I wish... [So much she's wanted to change.]

But I don't want to be beaten here.

[D's gaze darkened at her words and he glanced over at his file. Make peace with himself? Who he was? Who he still is regardless of this unexpected transformation? Who would try to use any of this knowledge against him? Why would they try? What would they have to gain?

He sat back in his chair with arms crossed over his chest. It wasn't that he hated himself per se. Rather, he had a hard time looking at the abomination he was. Without feeling the hatred towards those who did it to him. And yet, he helped many of those same people in the past. Did he truly hate them?

This woman reminded him of D's mother. Always trying to show him the good in others. The woman who loved that man...

He wrestled within himself. No, he came to terms with himself a long, long time ago. Now he just aimed to make sure no one else suffered.]

Throughout our lives each of us experiences insurmountable grief. Enough to shake the heavens. And yet, throughout that grief and trial, we find the means to survive and even build love and a foundation for our existence.

[His eyes settled back on Zelda.]

We have more in common than you might be aware.

Edited 2015-10-04 21:19 (UTC)

[Zelda isn't sure about that but she's happy that he says so.]

You think so?

[He smile widens slightly.]

I think people are amazing. So much can happen, so much can stand against them but they can stand up and fight.

Everyone has such power and sometimes they don't even know it.

[Looking at Zelda in her eyes as she spoke, D couldn't help feeling warm. She was kind, in a true sense, and yet she didn't seem to believe it herself. Picking up his crystal and sliding it in his cloak, he straightened in his seat.]

Yes, there are many people who are not aware of the power they have.

[Even you... D thinks to himself.]

[Zelda is actually very aware of the power she has. The power that's been given to her and that's why she tries so hard.]

I think so too.

[She slides from her seat with her tea in hand.]

I was going to make lunch soon. Can I get you anything?

I do not know the food customs of this place so anything you serve will be appreciated.

[D hoped he just didn't wear out his welcome. Still, the least he could do...]

Do you need some help?

[Zelda laughs softly.]

If you like. I was just going to make sandwiches and set out some fruit. It won't be anything to fancy.

[Her smile widens slightly.]

As pumpkins grow I can make pumpkin soup!

[Following Zelda into the kitchen, D prepared to help. He wasn't about to boast his cooking skills because frankly his mother taught him, but nothing gourmet. Just enough to survive. Plus, he suspected that whatever Zelda had to make these sandwiches, it wasn't what he was used to.]

Pumpkins... Interesting.

Have you ever had pumpkins?

[Zelda smiles as she moves through the small kitchen. She sets out a plate and slices of bread, her fingers work quickly like a practiced cook. She spreads a green herb sauce on the bread and then layers chicken and vegetables in order to make their sandwiches. Once she’s done she pulls two apples from a nearby bowl and begins to cut them.]

They aren’t very sweet and if you add the right spices it can be very rich. It’s my favorite soup to make and I make it each fall.

[Her smile widens.]

I’ll make sure to bring you some.

[D helped with whatever he could assist with.]

Once but that was thousands-- many years ago. I would enjoy to taste some again.

[He'll have to remind her since she will forget come the next loop cycle but she'd be happy to make him soup.]

I'll make sure to then.

[She places the two sandwiches on their each plate with fruit and then passes one to D]

Here.

[D accepted the plate and made a mental note to remind her whenever this freak accident fixed itself, if indeed it did. about the pumpkin soup. Slowly, he ate the sandwiches, savouring the spice of the meat and creaminess of the spread.]

This is very good.

[Zelda smiles brightly.]

Thank you. I can’t make anything too complicated here because this kitchen is so small but I always have tea and things for sandwiches. If you are here feel free to eat what I have.

[She keeps it stocked and she does so with the intent to share it.

Zelda takes her plate and smiles.]

I’m afraid I need to get back to work as well. If you need anything just come and get me. I’ll be in one of the spar rooms.

My thanks.

[D inclined his head in a gesture of respect before returning to her piles of tomes. Soon he would leave to visit the town just as he did many cycles past
]

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