reserved at somarium tentatively ;^;

[calmbringer]

I..see. So it's a world of dreams, right? And you are..taking me before --[she pauses, before she squares her shoulders]

I'm not quite certain..what your aim is, Miss Mundane, but you know the people of Spira are depending on me right now. With Yevon falling apart--there is little cause for joy--you understand? That's why..I must go back. [serious face, Yuna always so serious-faced :(]

I have to finish my pilgrimage--and I cannot stop--for anything.

[she bows slightly]

I really am sorry, but please, reconsider.

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[envioushellhopper]

At least you have purpose.

[calmbringer]

You..do not?

[envioushellhopper]

There is no light in my world. No place I am needed.

I am a mere shadow.

Even if you are taken despite being needed elsewhere, you should be thankful for the fact you are needed elsewhere at all.

[calmbringer]

What will come of the end of my pilgrimage, is what is really needed, sir. If it's not too much trouble--why do you think that?

[envioushellhopper]

Hm.

I've simply lost everything.

[And mun apologizes for mr.manic depressive over here.]

[calmbringer]

..I'm sorry to hear that. Is there..anything I can do for you?

[thirdliberation]

They don't care. [ They being the "muns". ] None of them care.

[calmbringer]

..Surely there can be some sort of understanding?

[thirdliberation]

I've been trying to do that all day and I'm still here...

[corona]

If it's a world of dreams then maybe you'll be able to return someday. And maybe everything will be like it was before! Isn't that how they work? Dreams.

[envioushellhopper]

Of course not...you are one who still walks the path of heaven. One who embraces the light of the sun.

Right now we are polar opposites, in two completely different realms. Your words...even your actions would never reach me, as long as I walk the path of hell.

[calmbringer]

I believe I can help anyone regardless of what path they choose to walk, sir.

[calmbringer]

I am sorry. I..should have thought of the others in this situation. That was selfish of me.

[bow of apology]

[calmbringer]

I..suppose you're right. But if time passes..I don't think--I would be able to forgive myself.

[thirdliberation]

Don't apologize! Just...don't.

[ She sighs and hangs her head. ]

Words like that don't matter anyway. Besides, we're all selfish like that. So don't apologize for being honest.

[envioushellhopper]

Are you certain?

I believe you mentioned important business you have to take care of.

Would this not inconvenience you?

[calmbringer]

..A-Alright. [she pauses, glancing down at her feet. ]

My..name is Yuna. If we are both in this situation, perhaps we should get to know each other ..at least a little.

[calmbringer]

..Things considered, I--do not have a lot of time, no. But while I'm here, I see no reason not to help you until the end of the pilgrimage.

[thirdliberation]

[ Wants to ask what good all that would do but she doesn't. After all, it's not like her to be cruel towards others even when she's in pain. ]

Okay. I guess...we're stuck here together until one of us finds a way out, Yuna.

[ Takes a deep breath. ]

The name's Aya, Aya Brea.

[envioushellhopper]

Then if you have time to help someone like me, someone beyond helping, certainly you have time to help those in the world your mun wishes for you to enter.

At the very least, they seem like they are not yet beyond salvation.

Consider what I have said, and think about whether or not you really do have the time to spare.

You may be surprised at the conclusion you reach, once you have thought things through.

Now.

...

Goodbye.

[Walkin' off into the depths of Dear_mun..]

[corona]

What does your mun say? She still thinks you should go?

[calmbringer]

Yes. She thinks..some good would come of it.

[calmbringer]

It is..nice to meet you, Aya. [a bow]
What have you discovered so far?

[thirdliberation]

Well, I...found out recently that the muns are not that different from us but they have the power to keep us here as long as they see fit.

[ She won't go into how these muns can also postpone the deaths of the "muses" they claim, cause that is just crazy. ]

[corona]

Maybe she's right. Some of them - some muns have to be genuine, right? They can't ALL be ruffians. And it's important to you isn't it? "Spira".

[calmbringer]

Yes..Spira is --very dear to me. There..is not anything I would not do for it.

[corona]

And helping those people is your dream?

[calmbringer]

I wonder what gives them that sort of power..[The summoner looks thoughtful. ]

[calmbringer]

..[Her dream was to see the lights of Zanarkand Stadium with him. Her dream was for the people of Spira to live without fear. Other things--in the end--she couldn't.

Because even if she was with him, she'd never forget. ]

..Bringing the Calm to Spira, is my dream, yes.

[corona]

Maybe if you go - to this dream place? Maybe then you'll be better able to look after those people. My dream isn't anything like that. But maybe? [ she smiles hopefully ] Maybe you'll learn something that can help you.

My mother told me the reason she can go into the world and stay safe is because she has more experience than I do. Maybe having experience might be good. You know?

[calmbringer]

And..what is your dream about?

[ a gentler, tiny smile ]
To learn about the world ..to see it with your own eyes, can be ..hard, but the experiences, the laughter that comes from the journeys you make. Are truly..invaluable.

[corona]

Me? [ Immediately her eyes go bright, her face coming alive with the enthusiasm and purpose nursed all those years. ] I want to see the floating lights! I've been waiting my whole life to see them up close; it's been my dream for as long as I can remember. Flynn Rider was SUPPOSED to be my guide, but... [ she sighs, dashing the thought with a small smile ] Is...that what you were doing before your mun decided to bring you here? Seeing the world?

[calmbringer]

[She looks pretty interested, leaning in with a soft, friendly smile. ]

The floating lights? There is a city called Zanarkand full of lights--just like those, in a stadium lit up at night. I suppose..it's a selfish wish of mine. But I..[wanted] want to see them someday.

I have traveled all of Spira for the pilgrimage, going to each temple--I've seen many amazing things. I'm truly grateful for the chance.

By the way--my name is Yuna. Pleased to meet you.

[corona]

Selfish! [ Is it a selfish wish? Mother seemed to think so. There had been such anger in her face after Rapunzel had asked, such ferocious hurt. But Yuna's regard is a welcome distraction. ]

Is Zanarkand a kingdom? That's where the floating - the lanterns are, the kingdom. But before now I'd never been out of my tower. [ she smiles, tugs at a bit of hair ] I'd like to see...temples. Pilgrimages. It must be so - so incredible. Seeing all those things all over the world? Oh! I'm Rapunzel. Do you have just one name too? Most everyone else I've met has two!

[calmbringer]

Ah, no it's a city actually. A great city that never sleeps. And there is a stadium where they play blitzball and the Zanarkand Abes always are in the lead..

[In a seperate world. Where the ruins of Zanarkand aren't at her feet and she isn't walking to her death for the sake of millions. ]

I'm usually called 'Summoner Yuna' but..really, just Yuna is all. And you are just Rapunzel?

[corona]

Just Rapunzel! I'm...afraid I don't know what a Summoner is, though. Or a stadium. And is a blitzball anything like "being blitzed"? That's what Mother says after she has too much drink, buuuut I've never been allowed to have any. OH! And what's an abe? [ Honestly it all sounds so glamorous: a city made of light and sound, with people and buildings and "temples". Complete bewilderment notwithstanding, it sounds to her like something worth dreaming for. ]

[thirdliberation]

No one knows really. It almost feels like...we'll never know their true intentions until it's too late.

[calmbringer]

I suppose you wouldn't. You aren't from Spira, after all.
Um--well, a Summoner is the only means to defeat Sin. With aeons they gather from praying at temples, they journey to the end of the world, Zanarkand, and summon the final aeon. Defeating Sin.

[And dying.]

It's a term to use when you start playing. Like..[Yuna flushes, and tries to imitate Tidus] 'Let's Blitz!'

As for an Abe...I'm not certain.

[corona]

It sounds...difficult. Your dream. All of it. The "blitz" part too, honestly.

[calmbringer]

I imagine..it sounds difficult.
But --my greatest dream, is for the people of Spira to be happy.

[corona]

Heh. Maybe the more difficult a dream is, the better.

I hope you - you know. Fulfill it. Even if your mun DOES decide to throw you into some crazy world.

[calmbringer]

Thank you, Rapunzel. I..truly wish the same for you. [a small smile]
Please see the lights in my place.

[corona]

We're both going to see our lights. I know it.

[calmbringer]

...You're right. [But the smile looks a little sad. ]