Gathering Guardians

Zephyr remains silent for a bit but then speaks, "What are you fishing for?"

???<This dome used to be atop an ancient spire, taller than the clouds themselves. Now look at it. No more than a scant 8 feet, the remainder of the city's mighty masonry lost to the ages, to say nothing of the tower itself. A terrible testament to Sin's power, indeed.>
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Senthose<I'm just here for a spot of breakfast. Although it's great that you're all here, as disappointing as I'm sure it must be to hear, I must inform you that, through tenacity, I have assembled just enough volunteers for the Al Bhed Psyches, & so I no longer require service from any of you.>

"Ark's going to be very disappointed."

Senthose<You sound disappointed, as well. But it is ill-advised to participate in a Blitzball game while on a pilgrimage. What if something were to happen?>

*Hitomi stands in the hallway leaning against a wall while she puts her shoes on before leaving the inn.*

"Sounds like a threat."

*Ark pinches Hitomi and runs off to meet the others. He arrives running just in time to heart Senthose, and turns to Zephyr*

Ark: <What. Anyway, ss'ok, Luna's pilgrimage is more important than a match. That, and you're pretty sketchy.>

Zeno: <Is that so?>

*He walks over next to the old man and folds his arms.*

Zeno: <And what was this tower for?>

???<It was an observatory, built to study the heavens without their efforts being impeded by the lights of the city below. Of course, when Sin arose in Zanarkand, it was converted to a lookout tower, but I'm afraid that both of its functions were rather short-lived. Sin saw to that.>
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*Luna stares at Ark, looking like a deer who got caught in the headlights.*

"Isn't he the equivalent of the Grand Maester to you?"

Senthose<Oh, it's a bit more complicated than that. But you kids shouldn't be worrying about me. I imagine you're in a hurry.>

*Zeno stuffs his hands in his pockets and looks up at the tower-structure.*

Zeno: <That sucks.>

Ark: <(He's still sketchy.) Anyway, Looney, we should probably do as he says and get going, we have temples to visit, monks to piss off! Fun! Fun everywhere!>

"Ark, you are a monkey."

*Hitomi walks out of the inn, hangs a right and keeps on going heading for nowhere in particular.*

*Syrona returns from the shop, not finding anything interesting to her.*

"So I guess you'll be heading out soon, then?"

"Seems that way. Probably once I decide whether or not to get anything & round everyone up. Looney?"

*Hitomi arrives in time to hear this proclaimation.*

Ark: <What, I like it! Anyway, let's get going...>

*He glances at Zephyr and smiles to the group*

"You kinda are Ark" he shrugs, "You bounce around like one at least."

[This is an interesting group for a pilgrimage...]

*Hitomi immediatly turns around on her heel to leave.*

"I guess I'll spring for a couple of Phoenix Downs."

*She enters the shop & comes back a minute or two later with 2 red feathers. As they're leaving, Hitomi ends up facing a rock wall that forces her to go with the group. No one is quite sure how it got there. Luna looks like something's troubling her.*
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*The man turns to face him.*

Maechan<Where are my manners? I am Maechan,* a scolar. I travel Spira to study its rich cultural heritage.>

OOC: That's pronounced "May-CHIN."

*Zeno nods to Maechan and turns back toward Luca.*

Zeno: <My name is Zeno. If our paths ever cross again, I'd like it very much if I could hear more of your knowledge.>

"What's wrong Luna?"

"It's just...while I was in the shop, I was told that the reason there isn't much for sale is because the Crusaders are fighting against a rebellion led by a Dark Knight. And the rebels are headquartered in Djose."

*Zeno & the group intersect at this point.*

OOC: DUN DUN DUN! Continued in Part 2.