Homeless - Not Looking

[bushi]

Milady Mun, I know not what intention you have bringing me to these foreign lands, but Ivalice and its throne are in need of my help! I see not Lady Agrias or our charge, Princess Ovelia, anywhere! And for that matter, Alicia's up and missing too!

[Lavian sets her swordtip into the ground and speaks up.]

Are you perhaps lost? Mayhaps you should take a look at the status screen, check our equipment and map, and gain your bearings before we venture further. I am not so sure being here is a good idea.

[Eh, doesn't sound like she's listening. The poor loyal roadie lets out a long sigh and rubs her head.]

I have to say I am not quite as fond of this jape as you are, Milady. And whatever do you mean by this is more characterization or speaking lines than I get in canon?

[She raises her gloved hand and digs in her ear a bit.]

Ah, you are full of the worst, I swear.

Comments

[actionchesterton]

Well, at least she's giving it a go with you.

[bushi]

I would have preferred to stay stationed closer to a tavern. At least they've more interesting gossip than this den.

[actionchesterton]

I certainly can't argue with that. And better food, while we're about it.

[bushi]

Have you seen what they're trying to pass as palatable in this place? If it is not fit for a guard like me, certainly it is not fit for a princess. What kind of wise guys are running this joint anyways?

[Sigh]

Knaves, the lot of them!

[actionchesterton]

["wise guys" -> "knaves" hang on he finds that amusing.]

You're a guard, then? Who's the princess?

[bushi]

Princess Ovelia Atkascha of Ivalice. I work under her bodyguard, learning her ways, hoping to one day show the realms just who you shouldn't mess with!

[A slight grin]

Spoilers: it's me.

[actionchesterton]

Oh. You, ah, sure about that?

[Not that he'd say it's him, he's just teasing a bit.]

[bushi]

Well, yes, I am the braver of the two paladins-in-training, after all! My sword shall cut anyone in our way, man or monster! Well, provided it's not broken or rusted.

...That's what fists are for, though that would require a job change. Those can be tiresome.

[actionchesterton]

... Are they that strict about it? Sure you ought to keep your sword clean, I mean, but getting sacked if you break it.

[bushi]

Oh, no, you can switch back at any time, you just got to start where you left off on your old job, or if you go to a new one you have to start at level one in it. Do you know how much grinding that is, sir?

[actionchesterton]

No, I haven't got a clue what you're talking about now, actually.

[bushi]

Oh, still a squire then? It's okay, we all start off there. You'll learn in time, sir. Though some do make really good rock fighters.

[actionchesterton]

Excuse me? I have been knighted once, thank you, and I'll have you know I can find my way around a sword. None of this David and Goliath business.

[bushi]

None of the what now? Are those some new recruits for Lady Agrias to wail on?

[actionchesterton]

What? No, it's out of the Bible - boy kills a giant with five smooth stones and a sling, goes on to become king of Israel. You haven't heard it? [HE THOUGHT MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS KNEW THIS STUFF OKAY.]

[bushi]

Ahh, the Glabados church never told us any of that. The only rocks we have are zodiac stones. Kind of boring, even with the demons and crucifying. You think kids would stay in church if you told them these kinds of things.

[actionchesterton]

Yeah, sounds ... interesting enough to me.

[Translation: Chesterfield isn't sure what you're on about again. Doesn't sound quite like the stories he heard as a kid.]

[bushi]

Then again they pay me, I should probably behave. Bah, this waiting around for my boss is making me stir-crazy. Do you have any idea where we even are?

[actionchesterton]

[Looks around at the....... html????]

Not a clue. If I had to guess, though... looks a bit like a Dreamwidth community.

[bushi]

Ah, by Saint Ajora's androgyny, I hope she is not attempting to send me somewhere. It says not looking, but she may change her mind.

[Digging in her ear again.]

You think they would at least spruce this place up a tad. It is rather gray.

[actionchesterton]

[Eyes... himself.]

There isn't much I can do about that, the series isn't due for colour 'til 1970.