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After returning from Provo, Yuna went straight to the Dragonblades’ base in an effort to track down Caius. She was still reeling from her encounter with Ardyn and didn’t entirely know where to go from here. She hoped that Caius would have some suggestions on what she could do about him. At the very least, he would know how much danger she was likely to be in now. He was far more familiar with the enigmatic red-head than she was, after all.
Unfortunately, the cramped front room was empty when Yuna let herself inside. The clink of metal coming from outside told her that some people were training in the backyard, but it appeared to be a slow day around the base. She assumed that Caius or Celes must have been one of the people in the training yard, but she didn’t want to interrupt if they were giving a lesson to the other members. Her news on Ardyn’s movements wasn’t so earth-shattering that it couldn’t wait an hour or so.
Yuna let herself fall into the chair at the desk that Celes usually used to sort out the mercenary guild’s paperwork. A partially closed drawer with an exposed manila folder told her that the blonde woman must have left in a hurry, and Yuna idly trailed a finger around a stain on the desk that looked like it might have been from spilled tea. Swords and spears hung on the walls, and the decor somehow made her feel even more closed in than the small room already made her feel. Still, it was nice to have some quiet after all the excitement of Provo and her long journey back, so after a moment, her eyes drifted closed and her head slumped back against the chair.
The sound of the door opening woke her, but she was so disoriented that she didn’t rise at first. "Mm," she muttered while she raised her head in hazy confusion. After a moment, Yuna recovered enough to take in her surroundings and remember where she was, and the realization struck her like she had been slapped. “Oh!” Leaping to her feet, she circled her hands in front of her and bowed to the newcomer with the traditional Yevon greeting. It was embarrassing that a potential client had caught her sleeping, so her cheeks felt a bit hot as she looked up at the ash-blond man who had entered. “I’m so sorry. Can I help you?”
Was he a client or a member that Yuna just hadn’t met yet? She sincerely hoped it was the second.
"As long as I benefit from the job, I don't care what it is."
Yuna Word Count: 520 OOC: Balance Dialogue Color:1caa31
Declan had his regular everyday facial expression on his face. If he was with someone he knew, they'd tend to comment how he always looked so grumpy. Declan would probably make his typical 'tch' sound, not really bothering to say what he wanted to say. Most of the time his talking led him to get into trouble. However, people didn't understand him, and he didn't trust people enough for them to understand. Despite that though, he could eventually warm up to people.
Declan had made his way from the hotel he was staying at to the Dragonblades Headquarters. He was considered one of their newest members and even though he wasn't called in, he figured he would stop by. It was one of those things that just made Declan seem like a good person in terms of being one of their Guild members. Or at least he looked at it that way. Normally, if it wasn't for the circumstances he was in, he probably wouldn't have even thought about joining the Dragonblades, however he had decided that change was good even though it would take some doing to adjust to those changes.
There was also the fact that Caius knew High Summoner Yuna. He was still shocked at the fact that Lady Yuna could possibly be here too just like he was. Caius had apparently heard from Yuna about Sin and what the creature's terror had brought upon the people ofbtheir home when it was alive at least. Declan was just grateful that there was no such thing wandering about in Zephon, ot at least not that he knew of. After some time of walking, Declan had found himself in front of the Dragonblades Headquarters. He made his way inside without hesitation. He was expecting to run into Caius, but after walking inside, Caius was definitely not the person he had seen sitting down in a chair. It was none other than the High Summoner herself.
Blinking repeatedly, Declan was shocked at seeing her. So, Caius was telling the truth. It actually is her! He thought, his expression still showing dumfounded shock. She did the Yevon prayer and then soon apologized. When she had asked him if she could help him with anything, he still stood there in shock and then said in Al Bhed, "Rumo lnyb uv Spira..." which translated to 'Holy crap of Spira'. Soon realizing what he had said, his face blushed a little. He had completely forgotten that he was standing in front of a High Summoner - no the High Summoner who had vanquished Sin for good, even though he was directly looking at her. "Oops. I-I'm sorry. I'm just ... Kinda shocked is all," He said, giving off a very nervous chuckle. What is with you blockhead! Get ahold of yourself! He thought, however his body didn't respond to his actual thought. He still was shocked at being in front of the most notorious High Summoner of all of Spira.
Final Fantasy X
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Tidus
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Erin
I live for the people of Spira, and would have gladly died for them, but no more!
The boy who had walked in had initially had a fairly sullen expression on his face, but as soon as he had spotted Yuna in the chair, he looked so shocked that Yuna was a little embarrassed all over again. Admittedly, it had been unprofessional of her to fall asleep, but she had expected irritation or impatience rather than the level of surprise that he was showing. Her cheeks felt hot, and she started to apologize again when a foreign language left his lips instead.
Though she wasn't fluent in the language that he uttered, its pronunciation and accent was all too familiar to her, and Yuna froze in place as the last word repeated in her mind.
“Rumo lnyb uv Spira...”
“That…was Al Bhed, wasn’t it?” She asked, one hand trailing up to her mouth in shock. “I’m sorry to pry, but might you be from Spira?” She desperately hoped that he was. Yuna had only had the chance to meet one other person from Spira so far, and while Kana-Ei had been a fellow summoner, he hadn’t appeared to like her much. Truthfully, she hadn’t blamed him or expected much different—she knew that many summoners didn’t like her for the perceived advantage of having a high summoner for a father—but it had still been disappointing. Caius and Celes were always sympathetic listeners, but nothing would have compared to someone who knew Spira personally.
The blond boy apologized for having spoken in Al Bhed, and the slight stutter in his words told Yuna that she wasn’t the only one starting off this conversation on an awkward note. She’d have to see what she could do to put him at ease.
“Please don’t apologize,” she said earnestly as she clasped her hands in front of her. “I’ve always wished it was more widely spoken in Spira…” The Al Bhed may have been a minority group, but their language was highly important to the history of their world, and it really was a shame that it wasn’t taught more. Yuna supposed that the church of Yevon didn’t want to support them in any way, but it was still a little sad. She would have liked to feel a connection to her mother’s side of the family by being able to speak it better than she currently did.
“I’m Yuna,” she introduced herself with a slight smile as she moved closer to him so they could talk easier. “I’m so happy to find someone else from Spira. Have you been here long?” She assumed that he must have been an Al Bhed since it was obviously his first language, though he didn’t have the characteristic green spiral eyes that distinguished them from other groups. His actual eyes were curiously red—perhaps he was like her and only half an Al Bhed or perhaps he’d simply been born that way. Either way, Yuna didn’t think it would be polite to ask.
"As long as I benefit from the job, I don't care what it is."
Yuna Word Count: 520 OOC: Balance Dialogue Color:1caa31
The young Al Bhed's expression had changed from a dumbfounded one to a calm and gentle one. This was something rare, especially when it comes to Declan. He had trouble ascertaining his own feelings normally, but this was also one of those rare occasions where he did. He felt glad, knowing that Lady Yuna was safe. If she was safe, then that meant Rikku was safe, or at least he had hoped. When Yuna caught his own language, he knew that Yuna would be able to recognize it. "Yeah, I am an Al Bhed," Declan said, smiling slightly. "You probably also noticed by the way I was acting just a few minutes ago that I know who you are. Well... I actually know a lot about you, Lady Yuna." He said, saying softly.
He couldn't help but feel awkward still, being in front of the Savior of Spira. Normally he wouldn't care about anything or anyone. But this was different. It was probably because of Rikku. He hadn't interacted with his distant relative all too much growing up, but she had become the reason why he had started his own journey in the first place. "I'm distantly related to one of your guardians," He said, explaining himself. "Speaking of which, what happened to your Guardians? Is Rikku with you?" He asked. A few moments later. "I don't know if the old geezer, Cid is here too, but that's what I've been trying to figure out ever since I got here. Which, by the way, was not fun. I was flying around Spira in my airship, then out of nowhere this rift opens up in front of me and I get swept in and crashed in some forest. Unfortunately, my Airship is kaput because of the crash, so I had to go on foot. Then eventually, I ran into Caius. Now, I'm here with you." Declan said, beginning to tell the High Summoner how he even got here.
"I'm Declan by the way. Sorry bout that. Kinda got lost in my words there," Declan admitted, scratching his head. "And ... You're right. It is nice to finally meet someone again from home."
Final Fantasy X
19
YEARS
Female
Tidus
Heterosexual
294 POSTS
Erin
I live for the people of Spira, and would have gladly died for them, but no more!
Looks like their timeline differences are starting to come out xD
I will live with my sorrow
The boy seemed to have recovered from his initial surprise, and Yuna tilted her head to the side slightly when he admitted that he knew a lot about her. He used her summoner title, so Yuna was inclined to believe him, though she certainly hadn’t been expecting to be recognized as a summoner.
“Really?” She asked with a flattered laugh as she rested one hand on her chest. “Thank you. But...I am still new on my journey. There’s no need to call me that here.” She certainly didn’t deserve the respectful title anymore. She would likely never complete her pilgrimage now that she was trapped on Zephon, as little as she liked to consider the possibility. She desperately wanted to ask the boy how Spira was faring and if anyone had managed to bring about the Calm after she had disappeared, but it felt rude to ask that before he’d even introduced himself.
He went on to say that he was distantly related to one of her guardians, and Yuna drew herself up in excitement even if his next question perplexed her.
“Speaking of which, what happened to your Guardians? Is Rikku with you?"
“Rikku?” She repeated with only a bit of puzzlement. She knew the name, though it wasn’t one that she had heard very often since her father had left on his pilgrimage. She was distantly aware of her younger cousin on her mother’s side of the family, and it had always saddened her that she’d never gotten to meet them much. This boy seemed to be under the impression that they were close though, and Yuna wasn’t sure how to correct him, so she focused on his first question instead.
“...No, I haven’t found any of my guardians. I woke up here alone,” she admitted, glancing to the side before she was able to meet his eyes again. “Truthfully, my memory has been hazy since then. I don’t really remember if we were separated before I came here or not.” She thought that she had still been with them, though she couldn’t have said for certain. Yuna could still clearly remember the failed Crusader operation at Mushroom Rock Road, but everything that came afterward was something of a blur. Had she even managed to acquire the blessing of the Fayth at Djose Temple? Her head ached if she thought about it too intently.
Yuna was grateful when the Al Bhed changed the subject by talking about his own experience ending up on Zephon, though she wasn’t sure what it all meant. “A rift…” She murmured, wondering privately if it could have been something similar to the stories that Sir Jecht and Tidus had told her about being transported from Zanarkand by Sin. “At any rate, I’m very glad you’re alive. Airships...must go up very high, right? That crash must have been terrifying.”
Airships were almost certainly something that was forbidden by Yevon, but the Al Bhed had never really cared about things like that, and Yuna doubted that she would have reproached him even if they had still been on Spira. She had become a summoner to save everyone--not just those who followed the teachings.
“Declan,” Yuna repeated, happy to finally have a name to go with the Al Bhed’s face as she once again brought her hands up into an oval-shape to give him a bow in the traditional Yevon style. “If you’re not busy, I would love to catch up,” she said with a faint smile as she gestured towards the chairs around the desk where she had fallen asleep. “How is Spira? I fear that I've been here for a while now...”
It seemed like a safe opening for the questions that she really wanted to ask.
Has anyone brought the Calm yet? What is Sin doing? How many are dead because I came here instead?
"As long as I benefit from the job, I don't care what it is."
Yuna Word Count: 621 OOC: Balance Dialogue Color:1caa31
Declan froze has he had heard Yuna speak once again, a look of confusion as well as a sense of concern on his face. 'New to her journey?' He thought, questioning it to himself. It was then that her second response had confirmed Declan's concerns. "Oh boy ..." was all Declan managed to say. Saying that this was bad was a complete understatement. This was was beyond bad news. What made things worse was that Declan who had no direct affiliation with the High Summoner, had learned of this first. It was then that he wished Yuna's Guardians were here. Especially Rikku. He placed a hand on his head, scratching it while trying to come up with words. He never had been in a situation like this before which made the pressure seem a bit much for him.
It was then Yuna had asked how Spira was. Oh man, what should I say!? 'Oh, yeah Spira's fine! You defeated Sin for good and Spira is in an eternal Calm!' Yeah, right. Even if I did tell her the truth, would she actually believe me? She believes she's still on her Pilgrimage as a Summoner. How can I!? How do I!? He thought to himself, still not sure on what he should say. Declan had to say something, and with that he let out a sigh and decided to just tell her. "Yuna ... You might wanna take a seat. This is gonna be a lot to take in," Declan had said. He was still worried about telling her all this just because of her reaction. Would she flat out deny what he would tell her? Or would she believe him? Honestly, that was a question that Declan had a hard time answering. Before Sin was defeated, no one ever believed a word that came out of his mouth. Well at least those who were loyal to Yevon anyways.
He even decided to pull up a chair and sit with her. Due to the uncomfortable feeling he had in the pit of his stomach made him feel like he needed to sit down too. "So ... About Spira ... You... were the one who defeated Sin. You brought the Calm - an Eternal Calm." Declan said, looking at Yuna while also biting his lip bracing himself for Yuna's reaction. "I don't know how you done it, but you did. You were able to defeat Sin for good without the Final Summoning." He said, his forehead sweating, waiting for Yuna's reaction. It was clear he was nervous about telling her this even though it the truth. In fact, its because of it being true that makes him telling someone who had forgotten all about it is now being told about it. It was then that the flash of memories of that day spread through Declan's mind. He remembered that he sang along to the Hymm of the faythe that was playing somewhere in the sky. He still didn't know why he sang along to it. But, he did. Declan grew up hating Yevon not just because of the way people treated him, but because of his father too. Declan had never met his father. That was because he was long gone before he was born. He would remember whenever he asked his mom about him she'd act as if she didn't hear him. That was what made him hate his father so much.
Declan quickly shook the irrelevant thought away and began focusing on Yuna again. "I'm not asking if you believe me or not. I know hearing this must be confusing."
Final Fantasy X
19
YEARS
Female
Tidus
Heterosexual
294 POSTS
Erin
I live for the people of Spira, and would have gladly died for them, but no more!
Declan looked worried after Yuna asked how Spira was doing, which did absolutely nothing to assuage her fears. Still, she did her best to maintain her polite silence in order to give him time to gather his thoughts. When he finally did speak, she thought that her heart might have skipped a beat at the words.
“Yuna ... You might wanna take a seat. This is gonna be a lot to take in.”
Yuna curled one hand to her chest, staring at him nervously before she nodded her acceptance and perched on the very end of the chair that he had originally caught her sleeping in. “Please...tell me what has happened,” she said as she looked up into his pale red eyes while he took a seat across from her. “Is Besaid alright?”
That was the only reason that she could think of for why Declan would have been so reluctant to share news of Spira with her. If Sin’s attacks had grown worse and no summoner had yet managed to bring the Calm, then everyone must have been fast losing hope. It made Yuna wish now more than ever that she could find a way home.
However, what finally left Declan’s lips was the last thing that she had expected.
Yuna stared at the Al Bhed uncomprehendingly for a few moments before one hand rose to her lips in shock. “An eternal calm?” She finally murmured, hardly daring to believe her own words. Her first instinct was denial--that she had done no such thing--but she had long noticed the gaps in her own memory after coming here. Leaving Besaid for her pilgrimage was fuzzy. Operation Mi’ihen was fuzzy. Everything that came after that was a downright blank slate. Yet she had managed to summon Shiva on Zephon. That implied that she had at least made it to the Macalania Temple, didn’t it? If so, then why couldn’t she remember?
“You...aren’t saying that just to make me feel better?” Yuna finally asked quietly as she met Declan’s gaze again. He didn’t seem like the type of person to make something up to be cruel, so if he was lying to her, then she had a feeling that it was because Spira was actually in shambles. Perhaps he had reasoned that if they were both stuck here forever, then there was no point in burdening her with the truth. Yuna couldn’t fault him for that.
And yet...a part of her wanted to believe it could be true.
Rising from her chair, she paced anxiously towards the window, looking out at the Dragonblade members training in the back, before she let out a slow breath and whirled around to face him again.
“I’d...like to hear more about the new Spira. If you don’t mind.”
