The Zodiac Brave Story

~Eagrose~

*The Knight is burned to death. The Archer begins pulling back on his bow as the enemy knights are quickly being overpowered.*

~3,2~
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~Lesalia~

<...Why would you buy jewels for some common wench?>
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"Ha-ha, very funny. Come on, Mortal, let's keep moving."
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<Damn! Right! You! Did!>

*He strums the harp each time, until a string breaks.*

Sab drops the necklace and moves on to another stall. Noct floats behind her.

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Zac chuckled again, "Try not to break it."

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"Wait, no, seriously," Dawn said, taking a step forward. "Where am I? None of this looks familiar."

Mortal is inclined to believe Euryale and takes a step passed Dawn.

"No, please, don't leave."

*Safian casts bolt on the archer, while Cassandra slashes at him*

~Eagrose~

*Cassandra & the Archer are both hit by lightning bolts. The Archer dies, Cassandra is critically wounded.*

~2,1~
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~Lesalia~

<Uh, yeah, I sell jewelry to commoners. Sometimes. You know, when they can afford it.>

<Oh, come on, he's clearly faking it!>
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*Euryale has some reservations, but it's Dawn, so they're not too hard to dismiss. She just keeps walking.*
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*He ignores Zac & sets to replacing the string.*

*Cassandra drinks another hi potion while Safian runs over*

Safian:<I'm sorry!>

Cassandra:<Now we're even.>

*They look around for anymore threats*

"He really is," Noct said.

"I know. Everyone is horrible," Sab said.

"We could always go to a real store," Noct suggested, "They'd still be assholes, but the quality of item would be better."

"Fine... I guess..."

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As they walk down the hall they can hear Dawn running down the opposite end sobbing.

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"Having fun?" Zac asked Lilith.

~Lesalia~

*Euryale ignores her, & opens Mortal's door.*

"Ladies first."
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"Yes, this is all very amusing. But it really is almost lunch time."
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*In the store, a woman with a rather plain pinkish dress approaches them.*

<What can I do for you?>
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~Eagrose~

*Due to being stronger, and with better equipment, the Lionsguard pretty easily destroys the 2 peasant knights. The Archer lets loose a powerful arrow into Cassandra's chest.*

~3,3,1,0~

*Safian charges Ice on the Archer, while Cassandra runs out of the way*

~Eagrose~

*The spell manages to kill the archer.*

the battle is won:

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~Finath River~

*As they're pursuing the Black Chocobo, the Wild Boar approaches Mimiru's side.*

*Cassandra and Safian head over two the Lionsguard*

Safian:<Need any help?>

"Thank you, beautiful," Mortal said, stepping through the doorway. She sat down on her bed and asked, "So, do you really think she is just faking it?"

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"I'll head over there now to inform them of our visit," Zac said, "I'll come get you later, and we can both head over."

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"Do you have any bronze jewelry?" Sab asked.

~Lesalia~

*The saleswoman kind of upturns her nose slightly.*

<Yes, our lowest quality wares are in the back of the store.>
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"All right. I'll be waiting on the next park bench I find."
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"Faking what? Not remembering us? She was just trying to make some mean-spirited pun about how we're unimportant & forgettable. I'm not sure what the crying was about, much of it went over my head. But I fret about it not."
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~Eagrose~

<We're going to keep destroying the camp. Go around the castle and see if the others are finished.>

*The speaking knight resumes hacking up the weapons while the other takes a piece of a broken bow & sticks it in the fire.*

"And where do you keep your gold and platinum?" Noct asked.

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"Uh, alright, I thought you might want to go back to the inn," Zac said.

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"That seems a bit weird for Dawn," Mortal said, "She usually just insults us to our face." Mortal shrugged, "Oh well, I'll not let it distract me if you won't." She leaned back on the bed somewhat, and extended her arms out towards Euryale, "Now, come join me."

Cassandra:<Got it.>

*They head towards the castle*

~Lesalia~

<We've a fine assortment of illustrious jewels on these tables here.>

*She leads Noctis towards a group of finely made tables of dark wood with red, embroidered cloths over them. Upon these sit various necklaces, bracelets, rings, and other such finery, most inlaid with an assortment of bright gems.*
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"I'll be fine, it's a beautiful day out here."
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*Euryale forgets all about Dawn & enters into Mortal's embrace.*
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~Eagrose~

*They approach the front gate to find that it is still barricaded shut.*

*Cassandra and Safian approach the gate, looking around for any Lionsguard members*

Azuma continues the pursuit as Mimiru stops to confront the Boar.

Kididles were fadidled.

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"Okay," Zac said, "I'll see you soon then." Zac waved and began to head over towards House Talea.

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Noct nods, "Beautiful wares." Sab shrugs and heads over with Noct.

Sab takes a peek at the wares and sees a beautiful golden necklace with a few inlaid rubies. She points to it, "This is beautiful, how much is it?"

~Eagrose~

*They are next to the gate.*

<What are you doing? Quit wasting time, go around back and see what's going on!>
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~Lesalia~

It's a fadiddle, and you kiddle it.
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"Alright."
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<110,000 Gil. It's one of our finer golden necklaces. We have a few better, mind you. But few would besmirch you for settling for less.>
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~Finath River~

*The Wild Boar is critically wounded. It flees after Azuma, charming him. The Black Chocobo dies from Mincing Minuet.*

Mimiru pursues the Boar, attacking with Wave Fist. Taiyo stops dancing to charge an Esuna.

That too then.

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Sab figured she should at least look at the other ones, "Can I see your other ones?"

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Zac gets to the house a while later and knocks on the door.

~Lesalia~

<They're all over here. This is widely considered to be our finest gold item.>

*She holds up an elaborate lace of a necklace featuring many gems of different colors arranged in a vague star pattern.*

<And, of course, there is our platinum selection, though that is rather limited.>
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*Euryale is in bed, her arms around Mortal. She raises an eyebrow.*

"Do you hear knocking?"
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~Finath River~

*It dies, causing the charm to wear off. Taiyo is nowhere near them to cast the spell.*

the battle is won:

Azuma: "And you doubted our abilities to protect you."

Mimiru: "You died. Again. What good is heavy armor if you tend to die frequently?"

Azuma: "Hush. Let us continue."

"I think that is a bit tacky," Sab said, "How much was the other one again, I think I'll go with that."

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"I think someone is at the door," Mortal said. "Should we answer it?"

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Zac knocks again, just in case no one heard him, and is greeted by a maid. "Hello there, would you please give the lord of the house a letter."

The maid nodded.

"Tell my father that I wish to join the family for lunch. I will be bringing the Marquis of Limberry as well."

OOC: Fuck, Finath River is in the other direction.

~Dugeura Pass~

<Are you boasting of this battle? We've only just left the city, and I nearly died! Were it not for my magicks, we might have all been lost!>
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~Lesalia~

"I'm not sure. Do we need to?"
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<"Tacky"? Don't be absurd, this is one of the finest necklaces in Ivalice. But if you insist, the other was 110 thousand.>