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Characters: Mjrn, Ramza, Kain?
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Indigo Dragon hunt
Location: Esto Gaza
Date: June 1804 (pre-Tidus/Yuna wedding)
Warnings: TBA


Mjrn had no more love of the Lost Continent's cold climate any more than she did when visiting Narshe. There had been little thought in her mind to return...but people in need could not be ignored. If the dragon was truly a threat, then she would aid in eliminating it. That her new partner, Ramza, might posses relevant knowledge would be a boon to them as they sought the creature. If Kain was able to join them, all the better. Hopefully soon, the people of the holy shrine would be secure from the threat.

Thus it was that the young dragoon paced at the edge of town with spear in hand, waiting for her partner to arrive. She was eager, bordering on impatient, and it was all she could do not to run off without him. Yet her demise in Narshe had cooled her head a little; there were promises made regarding her welfare, and Mjrn would do her best to keep them. She glanced up to the sun, barely past midday. He would be here soon, she hoped. In the meantime, the young Viera remained watchful, all the more so for her diminished senses.

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Kain frowned, also understanding all too well what it felt like to be denied the one he cared about. Although his situation was different, since he'd never deserved Rosa to begin with and never could. Ramza's other answer was also disappointing, for Reis' sake.

"You're certain this Auracite can't be obtained? How or where did you gain it before?" But Kain didn't sound too hopeful, and there was even a somewhat- for Kain- sympathetic glance spared for Reis. Still, knowing more about it would help, just to be sure. For all he knew, though, it was like the Crystals of his own world- lost to them here, but assumed to still be at home.

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There was a sympathetic glance to Reis from Mjrn, upon watching the dragon slump back down. The bad news along with not being able to communicate must be discouraging. "We will try to aid you, as best we are able."

She glanced over to Ramza at Kain's question, thoughtful. "Artifacts from other worlds have arrived in this one before. Perhaps it might occur again."

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Reis' demeanor truly worried Ramza, especially considering he could only imagine how alone she felt now. Allowing a dejected sigh to escape him, Ramza turned his attention once the duo spoke. "I...I am not sure where the auracite could be in this realm, but..." He paused as he remembered the trials he faced in Ivalice. After being chased for days by the Inquisition, Ramza honestly held contempt for those wicked stones. He knew that the auracite possessed both the power for good and evil, but those who've wielded their power have all used the auracite for evil.

"If the stones reappear here in this realm, then I fear for Gaia itself." Ramza's words were as stern as his gaze. "The auracite, particularly the Zodiac Stones, aren't artifacts that should be taken lightly." He began. "These stones are holy relics of the Church of Gladados, prisons that house the demonic beasts residing within them. If the wielder possesses a pure heart, the stones act on the behalf of good. However, if they are wielded by those are possessed by treachery, and then the Lucavi inside of the stone shall claim them."

Taking a quick glance at Reis, Ramza frowned. "The stone of Cancer healed her because of her honest and pure thoughts. If she had been another, she would have become a fiend."

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Inwardly, Kain felt a deep sense of dread at hearing that. "Those stones sound powerful... but far too dangerous." Not only that, but be knew well what would happen if he ever tried using such a thing. He'd be claimed by that evil force and turn into a monster. There was too much darkness in him for any other outcome.

Trying to conceal his fears, Kain added, "And there is no other way of curing her?"

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"Perhaps a healing spring...." But Mjrn's voice was doubtful. As far as she knew, wounds were healed in such springs. Yet, she hadn't heard if they were strong enough to heal curses. Probably not. "...we must make the attempt, regardless. There might be knowledge within Gaia that would be of aid."

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Casting his eyes upon Kain briefly, Ramza noticed the smallest tinge of fear within the dragoon's demeanor when he mentioned the stones. In all truth, Kain's worries regarding the auracite are well-founded. Ramza knows all too well of what happens to those of greedy hearts, he knows how the power of these devils can warp a man. While he bared some immunity to the lull of the auracite because of his ancestry to Germonique, others haven't fared as lucky against them.

Truly hoping that the stones weren't here on Gaia, Ramza remembered something that Agrias told him days before. "While I know of none other way to cure her, I do think my comrade, Agrias, is searching for the stones now. If they are here, we shall find them, but if not...we need another plan." He looked to Mjrn now. "We can try the healing springs, but we need to protect Reis from other hunters."

Wondering if the, King of Figaro would object to having a dragon live amongst his people, Ramza tried to think of any idea of how they could protect Reis from harm until they found a cure. "We must talk more. I shall give word to my companions, and all five of us shall speak."

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Nodding thoughtfully, Kain considered that. At least he was warned about the stones and their power, so he'd know to avoid them if he encountered them. He couldn't risk what would happen.

"That would be the best course of action, until that cure can be found. They must be informed that she's no threat to them..." Especially given recent dragon attacks. Again, Kain understood to some extent what they were going through... having Zephyr had shown him that some reacted fearfully to any dragons, even an infant.

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Mjrn nodded to Ramza's and Kain's words, seeing no other alternative. "Aye, they must." She glanced around, not seeing any other creatures nearby, but not trusting her diminished, human-level senses. And though they hadn't presented too much of a threat, why court trouble? "Shall we depart? We need not remain targets for more beasts as we defeated. This discussion can continue elsewhere."

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Hoping that they could hide Reis for now, Ramza nodded in agreement to Kain and Mjrn. It would make no sense for them to linger here within the tundra any longer. "Aye, we shall make an announcement regarding her appearance but I desire that we keep her guarded." Fear makes the brightest minds into the dullest, and even if they did state that Reis wasn't a threat; some would still seek her blood.

"Let us go." Ramza said with a slight smile. "We can continue conversing within warmer settings."

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Kain could understand that. Getting people to realize that not all dragons were a danger to them could be a formidable task to accomplish. People were more likely to react in fear if she were left unguarded and with no one to explain. Perhaps they could determine a suitable place for her to stay, eventually.

"Very well," Kain agreed, ready to leave with the others.