Suteki Da Ne~ Afterwards

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Characters: Everyone invited and anyone who can justify being in Luca on the day of the ceremony (mad clowns not allowed)
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: After the ceremony!
Location: Luca, southern beach
Date: Friday, June 18, 1804
Warnings: We'll have to wait and see

In order to avoid Kefka showing up and destroying the place, Yuna and Tidus had kept the date and the preparations, on the whole, very on the down-low. So far Kefka hadn't actually gone to Luca, that they knew of, and neither of them had made big announcements about the date over the network. Most of the city knew, of course, as well as their friends, but they hoped that was as far as it had gone. Still, most of the wedding party had weapons in reserve, and the guests probably did, too.

But the wedding of a High Summoner was a Big Deal to native Spirans, and the fact that her groom was her Guardian and a skilled Blitzball player definitely drew more interest, leading many of the people in the city who hadn't gotten invitations to show up anyway just to try and catch a glimpse. There was no formal reception, but a large spread of food had been set up down the beach just a little ways, guarded from thieves and onlookers by more Blitz players until the ceremony was actually over. There was also a small musical group off to the side, playing various melodies for whomever wanted to dance. It was a social gathering, mainly, a time to talk and mingle, meet new friends and say hello to old ones, and maybe play a prank or two.

Just not on the newlyweds, please.

((ooc: If you can justify being in Luca, you can come to the party, invite or no. Since there's no real separation of areas, there will be no location subthreads. Just go ahead and tag away! Threadhopping and ninjatagging encouraged!))

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Mjrn instantly shook her head. "If I gave that impression, it was an erroneous one. Many nights did I allow myself to be consumed with grief. The majority of April was spent in such a haze. I think May might have seen more of the same, were it not for the Silver Dragons." She glanced over to Rinoa, wishing that she didn't have to go through such heartache, too.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Somehow hearing that was reassuring. Rinoa nodded slowly. "I feel like that too. Sometimes I don't wanna get out of bed... Sometimes I wanna get up and just leave, run somewhere, run and find him... But the Garden Festival's coming up and I promised that I'd do it." She looked up at Mjrn. "You're coming, right?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

There was an understanding nod as Rinoa explained her feelings. Mjrn didn't want to be depressing, but at the same time, she hated it when people tried to douse her with optimism and false cheer when she had been suffering. Somehow, that had made things worse. So she hoped being truthful would help Rinoa better than presenting any front about what happened. She nodded. "Aye. It was my intention ever since Selphie announced it...and I have been considering joining SeeD, should I meet the requirements."

There was an uncertain look at that, but she pushed such thoughts aside for the time being. "I am also willing to provide aid, should you desire assistance. I know not what you might need, but it does not matter." She would be happy to assist, regardless.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Joining SeeD?" Rinoa's face broke into a smile. "That would be great! Then you could travel with us. That's all I need, really. Just a friend."

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

"I would be pleased to travel with you." Mjrn smiled, also hoping for some extra purpose. Hunting monsters was all well and good, but it was becoming increasingly apparent that she needed more from life. Perhaps this was her answers. "Do you...do you think my training will be sufficient? I know not what will be expected of me."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Rinoa considered it. She wasn't exactly an expert, not being a SeeD herself, but it seemed fairly straightforward. "Hmm... Well, as long as you can hold your own in battle... and know a bit about battle strategy, I guess, you'll be fine. What training have you got?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

"Sir Kain has trained me over the past several months...and I knew a little magic and archery before then. Our training has been at least semi-regular." They met up whenever they could, though Mjrn and Kain weren't always in the same area. She wondered if that patchwork training would somehow detract from her chances now, but at the same time, Kain's training had been vigorous. He wasn't one to go soft on anyone and that probably showed, too.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Sir Kain?" Rinoa thought for a moment. She knew that name. Oh, yeah... "The dark, brooding dragoon? Lucky you." She nudged Mjrn playfully. "Well, that sounds like enough to me. You'll be fine."

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Mjrn looked a little confused at that playful comment and nudge, though she soon forgot it in favor of relief. "I will be eager to prove myself, regardless. If they deem it sufficient, then...perhaps it is time for my path to change." She tilted her head, curious. "Might you join as well?" She half-thought of Rinoa as a SeeD already, admittedly. When she thought of the Garden, she thought of Rinoa and Selphie first.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Me? Um... I don't know." She shrugged uncomfortably. Several things had prevented Rinoa from choosing to join SeeD since she had started living in Garden, but not only did they involve issues Rinoa didn't like to discuss, she also found it hard to articulate herself. It was more of a feeling she had, that it would be inappropriate. "I think I'm better off as I am, helping out. Flying the Garden, and I can do negotiations and stuff too. Not everyone in Garden has to be a SeeD."

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Mjrn nodded at that, more curious than genuinely wanting to push Rinoa. She knew all too well the pain of having been forced into a life that didn't fit her. "Aye. You have a role which contents you and aids Garden. That is enough."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Right!" Rinoa nodded, brightening up again. "I don't think becoming a SeeD is gonna make me happier, or make anything better... I don't wanna put you off," she added hastily. "I think it would be great for you. Garden gives you a place in the world, somewhere to belong. That's what you want, right?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Mjrn gave Rinoa and understanding smile, not put off in any way. "Aye, this is so. I enjoy spending time with Penelo in Figaro...yet, I need to take control over my life again. If our paths part for a time, I believe she will understand."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. And there's no reason we can't go over and visit her. That's why it's pretty cool living in a flying school."

Rinoa always loved it when Garden was on the move. It was like having the best of both worlds: travelling to far-off places and staying at home.

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

"This is true." Mjrn smiled, but that smile slipped a moment later. "...I would have to leave Chit behind, would I not? There is no place for her here."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Oh, no!" Rinoa shook her head. "You're not really supposed to have pets, but they let me keep Angelo, so I figure you can bend that rule."

The thought of the cute cockatrice being left behind was quite dismaying to Rinoa.

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Mjrn bit her lip, mulling it over. She nodded cautiously. "I shall ask, but if their stance is firm for SeeDs...Figaro will be a good environment for her, especially with Penelo."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"You shouldn't have to be separated from those you love," said Rinoa mulishly. She stopped, then sighed, looking out over the waves. "It's not fair."

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Knowing this was more about her and Chit, Mjrn sighed and nodded. "Aye, it is not. If only there means to prevent it...."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Heading towards the sea, Rinoa picked up a pebble and skimmed it over the shore. It skipped twice before sinking - not particularly good, but it reflected her mood right now.

"It's supposed to be some guy called Garland behind this," she replied, thinking back to everything she had learned from watching the network. "What I don't get is, if they know who he is, why can't they find him?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

"He must be well-hidden...or perhaps he has protections far beyond anything we possess. Even so, he cannot hide forever. We will find him, and end his disruption of the balance." Mjrn sighed, staryin at the water. "But it is difficult, waiting. Were that such a plan could be enacted shortly."

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Hmm..." Her dress was starting to flap in the wind; Rinoa tugged it back down absent-mindedly. "Are you coming back to stay in Garden with us? For the festival?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

"Hm...where it is to take place? Here, or will it be elsewhere?" Mjrn had thought about lingering until it began, but it really depended on the location of the Garden itself at the time. She had no plans to miss it, regardless.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

"Lindblum, Figaro, and Alfitaria," Rinoa replied. "We're flying off soon - but you could come aboard?"

[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

For a moment, Mjrn is strongly tempted. It would be nice to travel in the Garden again. "I would...but my airship is here. I ought to return it to Figaro, in case it is needed. Besides...if I am found suitable, you shall see me in Garden quite often."