The Zodiac Brave Story

~Lesalia~

L"What? Oh. It's nice."

*Lilith turns back to face them.*
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~Gariland~

*As mentioned on another page, it specifies that the Royal Engagement Party is to be taking place at the Lesalia Imperial Palace on [date]. The gates are going to be open for the duration of the celebration and anyone, including commoners, can enter and exit at any time. It is still considered a formal event.*
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~Finath~

*While Mimiru is dead set on doing jack shit, the Chocobo gets hit from the back because I'm no longer approving "turns so the enemy can't attack from behind," because that's bullshit. It slips behind Azuma & pecks at him again.*

*Cassandra turns to face Safian*

Cassandra:<Let's go!>

Safian:<It's some formal party.>

Cassandra:<So? We're nobles, we'll fit in.>

Safian:<I'll have to talk to my dad, and get, like, an outfit.>

Cassandra:<Let's go then!>

*Cassandra drags Safian out towards the Magick Academy*

Azuma attacks the Chocobo from the side.

Mimiru attacks with Aurablast in a manner that Azuma doesn't get hit as well.

~Finath~

*Aurablast doesn't hit allies, & in any case, the Chocobo is critically wounded. It makes a break for the last crystal, in the river.*
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~Gariland~

*They're doing whatever.*

The two head to the edge of the river, Mimiru attacking with Aurablast.

*Once at the Magick Academy, Safian, Cassandra, Safian's father, Themel, and Soreline are all sitting at a table*

Safian:<So, like, can we go?>

*Themel shrugs*

Themel:<It's pretty far.>

Cassandra:<What else do we have to do?>

Noctis smiled, "Thank you."

Zac looked around then asked, "So, no chairs?"

"No, there are no chairs," Noct said, "Why would there be chairs in a dance studio?"

"...To sit," Mortal suggested.

"I..." Noct let out a sigh, "Lets just stretch or something before I go insane."

~Lesalia~

*Euryale & Lilith watch Noctis intently, as they have no idea what to do.*
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~Finath~

*Finally, competence! The Chocobo dies.*

The battle is won:

Themel:<Get clergy members killed, apparently.>

*He turns to Cassandra*

Themel:<Your parents will be ok with you going?>

Cassandra:<They may even be already going. I'll just have to ask if Safian can tag along.>

Safian:<They don't like me, right?>

Cassandra:<They think you're a crazy mage who's going to get me killed.>

Themel:<Not far off.>

*Themel turns back to Safian*

Themel:<I have no probably with you going, as long as you stay safe and do not cause any disasters.>

*Safian hugs her father, smiling*

Safian:<Thanks!>

The two continue on their way.

Noct begins to go into a set of stretches that warm up her hamstrings, neck, back, shoulders, etc, etc. After she is done she looks back up at the other two, and goes back to the first position just in case they missed it.

~Zeltennia~

*They finally arrive in Zeltennia just to find most people filing out of it, the way they're coming. Said people are dressed in their finest suits or bell dresses, with the exception of the guards, though even they have brand new armor.*
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~Lesalia~

*Lilith & Euryale imitate the stretches. Lilith finds herself perfectly able to replicate Noctis's movements, but Euryale finds it harder to keep her balance, particularly when she has to bend over.*

Cassandra:<Now all we have to do is convince my parents.>

Safian:<Shouldn't be too hard.>

*They head towards the door*

Themel:<I better not here you two caused any problems.>

Safian:<Of course not!>

*They exit*

The two go to deliver the package.

Zac tries not to stare at a bunch of women bending over in compromising positions in a room full of mirrors. Finding this to be fruitless he focuses his attention on the woman who isn't his sister, or his sister's spouse. He finds that to be an easier task.

Mortal doesn't even bother pretending not to stare at Euryale's bum.

Noct walks over to Euryale, "When bending over let out all the air you have in your lungs as you go. Like this." Noct bent over, releasing a steady stream of breath as she doubled over, then inhaled as she came back up. Should Euryale replicate the action she'd find she would be able to bend quite a considerable distance more, assuming she wasn't already exhaling.

OOC: Just her bum?

~Lesalia~

*She does so, & fares a bit better, but comes up looking visibly annoyed.*

"I guess I'm just not very coordinated. Plus, I'm having trouble with...things getting in my face."

*Lilith glares at her out of the corners of her eyes.*
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~Zeltennia~

<Excellent!>

*He gives them whatever awared they were promised, along with 30 JP each.*

<Will you be needing anything while you're here?>

Nope, not just the bum.

Zac caught Lilith's glare and snickered a bit to himself, feeling a bit bad for both her and Euryale.

"This may displease you, but it is usually advised that they be wrapped in cloth tightly to keep them in place," Noct said, "I know you don't like feeling cramped, but that is the conventional logic, unless you want them pulling you in different directions when you spin, or stop short." Noct couldn't help but chuckle at the mental image.

Azuma: "Nope."

They head back out on their way back to wherever they came from.

~Lesalia~

E"I guess I've never really noticed before, because my leather outfit was made to hold everything in place. Lily, do you have any cloth?"

L"It's Lilith."

*Lilith turns around, produces some strips of white cloth from somewhere, & hands them to her with a "take it or die" sort of look. Oblivious, Euryale thanks her, & takes the cloth.*

E"Uh, would you all mind closing your eyes? Except Mortal, I guess, she sees them anyway."
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~Finath River~

*Lucky for them, the route has been cleared of monsters, by the crowd passing through. It looks as though boards were laid down to prevent anyone's shoes from getting muddy.*

They continue on their way.

Zac closed his eyes and looked at the floor. Noct looked a bit annoyed by the suggestion, but acquiesced with a shrug. Sab, obviously had her eyes closed as soon as Euryale asked.

*Cassandra and Safian stand in the Terros family manor*

Cassandra's mother:<Yes, we are going. Why?>

Cassandra:<Can we come along?>

Cassandra's father:<Sure, you may come along.>

Safian:<Wait, what?>

Cassandra's father:<You'll blow something up, and House Terros will get humiliated.>

*Safian looks as if she's about to blast the asshole*

Cassandra:<I was next going to ask if we could travel separately.>

Father:<As if.>

~Lesalia~

*Lilith seems curious, but she closes her eyes anyway. Bizarrely, in spite of what Euryale told Mortal, she turns around before pulling down her dress & starting to wrap herself, but this is pointless, because of all of the mirrors. She ties it off in the front & pulls her dress back up, turning back around.*

E"Okay, I'm done."
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~Dugeura Pass~

*The mountains are much the same.*

*Cassandra's about to open her mouth, before her mother interrupts her*

Mother:<If you pay for everything.>

*Cassandra runs up to hug both of her parents*

Cassandra:<THANK YOU.>

*Cassandra's father turns to Safian*

Father:<If I hear that you did anything.>

*Safian's already heading out to buy supplies*

Eyes are opened. "Try spinning around for a second, to make sure your center of gravity is where it should be," Noct said.