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Post by Claire Farron on Sept 2, 2020 11:49:35 GMT -6
Scattered Memories
This is a fantasy based on reality. Yet I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Is any of this for real...? ---------------------------------------------------
Zell genuinely made Lumina laugh, he made her smile too. Simplicity was so foreign for Lumina, who thrived on chaos. Being thrust into this new world, practically made Lumina giddy. There was seldom a moment that she'd been bored thus far but without Zell...? Well, it'd all just amount to busywork. Something to distract her from the single biggest emotion that threatened her day in, day out.
Loneliness. Lumina was happy and thriving because she wasn't alone. A realization that came over her as she watched Zell interact with the vendor. Even his inadvertent moan of pleasure, the blonde was easy to please and she noted as much. "Oh!" Lumina spoke up finally, when given the smaller bags. She decided to partake in the sweet treat, before mouthing a MmMm. Sealing the bag shut and taking out a handkerchief to clean up her hands. She looked to the direction where the Inn was, then looked to Zell. She contemplated for just a moment before giving a slow nod.
"A long break would do us some good. I'd also like to get some new clothes." she'd admit before looking unusually solemn. "Is there anywhere you'd like to go or could we just... Stay in, talk for a bit?" she closed her eyes for just a moment, feeling her cheeks flush. This wasn't really her speed. However, something inside her, desperation perhaps; drove her to... Take this, her relationship with Zell, seriously. If she was going to do that, then there were things she needed to tell him. No, not about the smuggling, just... a little about her. What she remembered, what her goals were, which certainly included him.
After her inquiry, she slowed her pace somewhat, before ultimately stopping right at the door of the inn. Given the expression on her face, it was a rare, highly out of character look. A hint of uncertainty in her eyes, as she began to make a calculated decision. How much could she tell Zell? How much should she tell him? Would he be worried if he knew that she wasn't just stranded in this world by herself? That her current life was worth twice as much? Once she got an answer, Lumina would open the door and head to the front desk.
tag: @zell words: xxx outfit: see above notes: Entering 2020 with a new thread, fam~
Post by Claire Farron on Sept 1, 2020 17:17:47 GMT -6
Scattered Memories
This is a fantasy based on reality. Yet I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Is any of this for real...? ---------------------------------------------------
Lumina had a lot going on during her months apart from Zell. Criminal enterprises didn't run themselves after all! Not that she told her faithful dog friend that. To him, Lumina was just trying to survive and thrive. After all, she didn't really have all her memories. Nor did the young Farron talk much about her self and her mysterious past. She remained elusive unless it had to do with this new world, Zephon.
Walking about with a business partner, Lumina was clad in something familiar but different. She was wearing a black dress with no sleeves, plain black stockings and midnight blue pumps. Albeit, with less of a wedge than usual. Fashionable was one thing but Provo required a lot of walking and once she got tired of her pumps, she'd happily put on some flats or sandals. The pink sash around her waist was very standard affair, as was the layered dress that extended about her hips.
Positive that she heard her name, she stopped in her tracks and began to look about. Her partner was surprised by the abrupt interruption but Lumina paid him no mind. Not when she'd heard a voice that she hadn't heard in months! She squinted her eyes as she placed her right perpendicular to her forehead. Looking about the bustling streets, until she caught glimpse of the back of Zell's head. Perking up, she looked to her business partner for a moment. "Let's continue this discussion another time, m'kay~?" not that she gave him a choice as she ran of giggling in excitement.
"Well, well, look what the cat dragged in~" Lumina cooed from behind Zell moments later. Just as he finished asking saying 'whatsup?'. Whatever the disagreement from before, Lumina quickly put it aside and attempted to cling to Zell's left arm. "I thought I lost you, I hope you got what you were looking for..." she whispered to him, largely focused on her friend, she only caught a glimpse of pink hair from her peripherals.
tag: @zell, Serah Farronwords: xxx outfit: Similar to above, see post for details. notes: First post after inactivity, let's go!
Post by Claire Farron on Feb 23, 2020 19:46:29 GMT -6
Scattered Memories
This is a fantasy based on reality. Yet I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Is any of this for real...? ---------------------------------------------------
Hearing his very audible stomach caused the young Farron to break out into a giggle fit. Zell really wasn't himself when he was hungry. Which made her wonder how often he was himself, given his appetite. In that way he really was like a dog and so she found herself smiling. "Alright, alright." she managed to get out in between bursts of laughter. Her gaze shifting to the direction pointed.
She'd gesture for Zell to follow and approach the vendors in question. It was fortunate that she had arrived in this world prior to Zell. It meant she had a better lay on the land, was able to amass some gill and information as necessary. Along with connections back in Sonora to the Black Market. Being resourceful was just in her nature, that much she knew even without her memories. "My companion is in need of some sustenance. Do you have some stuff that can be eaten right away, as well as something more filling for later~?" she'd inquire as she waved her hand and some gill manifested within her clutched gloved hand.
"I hope this should suffice." she'd add, before turning to look to Zell. There was a fair bit of Gill. There rations may have been running low true. He was also being quite a gentleman, she could acknowledge that. Not that she needed much to eat given her size. Besides, Lumina seemed to love sweets so that's where her focus tended to go more often than not. A jarring mix of mature, helpful almost to a fault, yet childlike in many ways.
"Don't hold back now. I did promise to look after you, so just eat as much as you want, okay?" she looked quite concerned for him in this moment. No surprise, she was astute after all. Very astute at that, though in case he might feel a bit guilty, she'd proceed to purchase some stuff for herself. Something energizing with a side of something sweet.
tag: @zell words: xxx outfit: see above notes: Entering 2020 with a new thread, fam~
Post by Claire Farron on Feb 22, 2020 20:01:20 GMT -6
Scattered Memories
This is a fantasy based on reality. Yet I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Is any of this for real...? ---------------------------------------------------
Tensions escalated as expected, the opposing Caravan was knocked over, revealing one of many problems. Caravan bandits, Sonora Guards, along with Diamond Dust was a pretty disastrous turn of events. Fortunately now that the would be hijackers revealed themselves, it was time for Lumina's part. "Enter stage right, Behemoth!" she called out as the creature manifested itself in a haze of light and darkness intertwined about it's form. Thanks to the Chaos infusion, it'd be much more powerful and lively than ordinary. Helped that it was a rather young buck too, though not to a point of immaturity. Naturally, it would go rampaging towards Sonora's guards, in order to keep them busy.
There was a fair chance that they were likely raiders from the North but it was difficult to determine. What Lumina did know, was that most people couldn't see through a Chaos Infusion. Not without a personal connection to it, which meant she could obscure their caravan and have it keep moving. Slow as that might be, she needed to keep the Diamond Dust within the cargo, safe and pristine!
As for Sonora's guards, they were well equipped to fight Behemoths but the boost in power form the Chaos Infusion was throwing a wrench in their usual formations. When Lumina manifested just outside of the point of origin, she wasn't too far from the opposing overturned Caravan. She took note that Zell certainly did a number on it, in order to overturn it. The sight was almost comical, even if the insurgents weren't to be trifled with. "Now then, time for a contingency plan..." she spoke softly, bringing the knuckles of her right hand to her lips. Once the guards took down the Behemoth, they would advance towards their position. Judging by the speed of their caravan, it would be out of sight and reach soon enough. The guards numbers should be fewer, so they could avoid capture in case suspicions arose.
It didn't take long for Lumina to come up with that new plan. She just needed to keep all parties on their toes, leveraging the literal chaos that was manifesting from the encounter. Thus her right hand moved away from her lips, swaying in a circular motion before being extended high above her head. Fingers curling spare her right index finger which signalled to the sky above. A red current soon traversed up her arm and went into the air before coming down as a Red Thundara to shock the would be hijackers with their drawn weapons. The rest she could leave to Zell, he was the muscle in this operation.
Post by Claire Farron on Dec 31, 2019 21:30:51 GMT -6
Scattered Memories
This is a fantasy based on reality. Yet I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Is any of this for real...? ---------------------------------------------------
"I thought we'd never get out of Sonora." Lumina confessed, despite her lovely visage being super delighted. Why wouldn't she be, the little smuggler had reaped a very nice share of Diamond Dust and the city was none the wiser. Well, maybe there were somewhat aware that it could be floating about the black market. Didn't matter, for Lumina, she was free despite the setback. It was a wonder how her faithful dog associate got out a second time. Lumina couldn't believe her eyes as she'd taken refuge in the surrounding area until the caravan could be repaired. At least she did a good deed, protecting the trader's wares from other Raiders to the North.
Now that they were reunited, they made the voyage south and west to Provo. A trading hub with plenty of goods but little money. In fact, the money problem made this a poor choice for her wares. See, she was within the inner marketplace wheeling and dealing, much to no avail. At least it didn't seem like they'd have any luck. The last trader did offer up something quite handsome in the form of goods. Goods weren't exactly great for two people on the move. "Maybe I should try and get us a caravan. Hitching a ride around the country is costly, having our own means to keep on rollin' would be more practical." she explained as she merrily kicked her legs up with each stride. It looked entirely silly and childish but well...
"A nice caravan, some good food supplies and maybe some safer goods to sell as we need. That'd be a fair alternative, even if I'd prefer money." she continued, clearly having fun living a trader's life. Honestly, she hadn't thought much on where she was from or recovering much of her own memories. Why should she? So long as she could have fun, trifling details like that could wait. That and she made a promise, to keep Zell safe and accommodated. That a young girl was the SeeD's meal ticket was largely amusing but people had needs and acting as the adult among them came natural to Lumina.
"Hey, are you listening?" she asked, stopping dead in her tracks. Naturally, Lumina turned to her earnest companion, Zell. Left brow raising slowly as she placed her hands on her hips. A short distance from where she halted, another merchant stall was up ahead. Quite frankly the place was bustling. People were running about like headless chickens, chasing deals or offering them.
tag: @zell words: xxx outfit: see above notes: Serious Lumina, pt. 1
Post by Claire Farron on Dec 31, 2019 20:04:56 GMT -6
Caravan travel wasn't exactly the fastest. Their departure from Sonora was not unlike the ending of a movie. Slow, nuanced, with the kind of timing meant to evoke emotions within the audience. For Lumina, she was much too happy and could not help but smile knowingly. The whole point of this escapade was to get a certain precious ore out of Sonora. With the help of her unknowing mule and future grunt; she was going to sell this off on the black market to the highest bidder. Netting them enough gil to live comfortably in this strange new world. Of course it wasn't a surprise then that the devious agent of chaos, was essentially counting her chickens.
"So, our next destination..." she began, laying back against some of the cargo. Her legs crossed as a little lady should, she raised her left index finger up. "Provo sounds good..." she reckoned that finding a high paying bidder there would work out. Not that she'd gotten her head wrapped around the geography of this world. At best she had some rudimentary knowledge of select caravan routes to select designations.
Unfortunately, making such a clean getaway, particularly at night, was a bit naive. Sounds that did not provide simple ambience to the landscape could be made out softly. Then they became louder, it was the sounds of footsteps, a right cacophony at that! When Lumina looked out from the back of the caravan, she gasped! "Oh boy, we're not out the woods yet!" her eyebrows scrunched in annoyance, for the blasted guards were running from the gates. A small squadron at that but if that was all, Lumina could have probably dispatched them, maybe. Coming further up the road was an incoming caravan. It's sounds soon blotted out the noise of the guards, as it seemed a group of caravan hijackers, were charging their way!
"This can't get any worse..." Lumina declared, defiantly mostly, as her head still peered out from the curtains, just looking towards the front instead. When she withdrew from her lookout, she looked to Zell. "We've got to protect this Caravan and throw off the guards. If we split our efforts, I think we can do this." this was likely the first time Lumina didn't sound confident. After all, this was the unexpected wrench in her plan and well... right now, she needed to secure their meal ticket. Moving swiftly, she attempted to place both her hands on either side of Zell's shoulders.
"Do you trust me~?" regardless of his answer, her form became shrouded in wisps of dark clouds. She was going to form a chaos infusion around the caravan and summon the local monsters for help. She just needed a bit of time to setup...
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Post by Claire Farron on Nov 1, 2019 8:50:39 GMT -6
Lumina couldn't blame him when he mentioned just wanting to go home. Hearing someone vocalize said feelings affected her far more than she realized. For a brief moment, she had a sympathetic expression, nodding her head after he spoke to acknowledge Zell. Getting home should be her primary goal even. It was likely just... Well, Lumina had simply cast aside the possibility due to her own memories being as bad, if not worse than Zell's. Combined with her adaptability, which saw her seeking to have fun and make lemonade from the lemons this world was giving her. Of which, Lumina had a ton of lemons!
"Alright then, find a good spot to hide and get your fighting stance ready." Lumina instructed, as it was time for some action! They were going to get out of here, that much she'd see to without fail. Dispersing in light and darkness, Lumina seemed to disappear from the hideaway. Leaving Zell to his thoughts and possible worry as some time passed before the door burst open. The guard was initially alert but ultimately saw nothing if Zell hid as instructed. In fact, he even turned to look outside the door to the girl who cried wolf.
"I don't see the fugitive little girl, I hope you're not planning on wasting my time. Us adults are real busy, understand?!" of course, this grandstanding speech was the perfect time to knock him out, especially as Lumina was playing up her youthful demeanour:
"I'm telling the truth, I swear! Y-you gotta believe me!" just perfect acting, if Lumina said so herself~ After the guard was dispatched, she'd promptly enter the hideaway and close the door behind them for a time. "Right, get dressed, I'm going to clean up and make sure this place remains off the radar..." which basically meant she was going to use some illusions and leave the keys in a designated area, as per the deal she cut.
It'd be late evening when the next part of their plan was underway, Zell would accompany her to a caravan that was leaving Sonora. Knowing her smuggling could be detected easily if they just attempted to leave haphazardly, she'd attempt to trigger sensors and chaos at the perimeter. The guards would search, only to see one of their fellow guards already checking the caravan. No illegal goods to find upon their sweep, while Lumina kept out of sight. Essentially, the trickster aimed to make a real alarm feel like a false alarm and with co-operation from Zell (albeit unknowing)... They'd escape scotch free!
With the Caravan making tracks and Sonora becoming a distant memory, Lumina would say something very cryptic, "Well then, I guess you and I are thick as thieves now."
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Post by Claire Farron on Sept 21, 2019 8:02:32 GMT -6
Lumina was surprised that Zell was able to deduce the plan without her instructions. "Oh you're actually quite sharp behind the pretty boy visage, aren't you~?" Lumina giggled before twirling around. "Well then, specifically, you'll be dressing up like a guard. As for myself? Oh... I have ways and friends that can help in case this go awry." playfully wagging her finger, Lumina wanted to reassure him that his personal saviour had his well being at heart. That he could rely on her for anything and everything in this new world.
"I take it those fists of yours aren't just for show or eating contests? You'll probably have to subdue someone with your size. I'll lure one here and leave the rest to you. Don't worry, said guard will be safe and taken care of. We're just going to borrow his uniform..." okay, so the guard wouldn't be 'safe' in the short haul. That was a white lie of sorts, as the guard that Zell would knock out, would be made to look like him, further aiding in their great escape! All while Sonara would believe they 'caught' Zell, go through their interrogation, not find the contraband and then soon realize it was one of their own.
"A fine trick, if I do say so myself." Lumina mused, though she wouldn't share how devious her ploy was with Zell. After all, when did a Master or Mistress share their diabolical schemes with their pets? For the smart ones... never but there were those who just couldn't help themselves. Especially if said pet couldn't speak human language. Unfortunately, Zell could talk so there was no chance of cluing him in. As for her plans after getting out of Sonara? Well, Lumina was about to become quite wealthy, which meant she could feasibly support Zell and herself with no worries!
"So, any questions before I lure a guard here?" best to be thorough after all. "I'm not sure how settled in you are of if you have the means to provide for yourself." Lumina explained, her innocent features expressing genuine worry for the older accomplice. "Once I help you escape, I'll be able to take care of both of us." placing her left hand over her chest, she smiled in a 'humble' way. Meant to reassure instead of boast.
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Post by Claire Farron on Sept 1, 2019 12:31:56 GMT -6
"Thought I lost him for a moment..." Lumina mused as it took a min to resuscitate the SeeD, in a manner of speaking. Of course, he shot right up, back straight when he returned to the land of the living. Then, ever single minded, the young man honed in on the object of desire; food. Zell got up to his feet so suddenly, Lumina thought she might topple over but was spared that embarrassment.
"Boy, you'd think he hadn't eaten in weeks, look at him go..." Lumina noted whilst she was attempting to go over the plan. Why she bothered, Lumina couldn't say. For Zell's complacency enabled her deviant acts so completely, Lumina was in disbelief! Now, how to capitalize on her compliant partner's waning awareness? Turning him into her dedicated pack mule would likely be the answer. Though how to load up as much of the rare mineral, without tripping up the scanners? From her scouting, she reckoned each outpost was properly equipped and they'd do a scan and manual check. Fooling them on the manual check was easy, fooling the machines required... work.
Focusing her gaze upon Zell, the young man practically inhaling the hot dogs, toppings et al. Given they were searching for him, he'd need a disguise. Sizing him up from head to toe, Lumina reckoned he could fit into a guard uniform quite nicely. Just needed to cover that admittedly handsome, yet dorky mug of his. "Maybe..." Lumina pondered aloud this time.
In her scheme, the Farron nearly missed the garbled words, scarcely able to comprehend them initially. Then, what he said made sense, deciphering by the gist of phonetics. "Oh, don't mention it. Just think of me as your little guardian. I'm an expert~" Lumina remarked casually. Rising to her feet, she'd dust off her skirt before approaching the kitchen in order to open the fridge. He might have spilled the cola but there was other stuff in there. After all, this location was specifically to facilitate illicit deals. Essentially, Lumina had been planning this heist for a little while.
For her journey in this new world had not even begun in Sonara. This was the second place she'd ever visit according to recent memory. If her calculations were correct, selling her illegal goods to another city state, would leave her with a fortune that could last... decades, easily! Granted, no one got rich without spending some money and breaking a few eggs... Investing in her overgrown pup came part nad parcel.
"Do you know your measurements, by chance?" hopefully her sudden inquiry wouldn't cause him to joke but given how she asked with the straightest face...
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Post by Claire Farron on Sept 1, 2019 10:21:23 GMT -6
Lumina could do simple or rather handle simple people, easily. Except... what she returned to was... a disaster! Zell was knocked unconscious, seemingly by accident due to no fault but his own. Laying in a pool of cola, which was a waste given it was meant for them to drink and stay refreshed. Now the floor of the abandoned lot would enjoy the sweet drink instead.
Sigh.
Whatever would she do with a dog that she needed to teach? At least he wasn't an old dog, breaking Zell in was possible, surely? For now, she'd casually walk around him and find a counter to place the hot dogs atop. Then she'd return to her carbonated victim, crouching down by his sid, legs pressed together. Her knees acting as a makeshift rest for her elbow, whilst her palm cradled her face. Now, how best to bring him back from unconsciousness?
Waving around her right index finger, she'd poke Zell's side and produce a current of red lightning magic. Not strong enough to even put a dent on his vitality. While certainly being a better zap than most static electricity could provide~ Once Zell was conscious and cognitive of her presence, Lumina would point towards the counter where she left the hot dogs. "Try not to drop these ones, the line for this vendor got longer, if you can believe it." Lumina chastised her pet SeeD. He needed to know the value of her gifts after all!
"So... I did a bit of scouting, looks like we can make a break for it tonight. There's a designated caravan heading out of here. If we can avoid the baggage checks, which should be on high alert all day..." then they'd be out of here and Lumina would have gotten away with grand theft~!
