[action in Alexandria]

[starprism.livejournal.com]

[A tiny stowaway arrived this morning on an airship from Wutai. She's decided not to announce her presence to the returners this time, instead just looking around the city for somwhere to eat. They have thier hands full with Locke anyway.

Relm's brush moves across the paper quickly as she finishes her meal. As she goes to pay, she discreetly plucks three coins from the sketchbook and drops them into the innkeeper's hand.

It's only a few seconds after she's left that they dissolve into paint and water.]

[Have a small child being chased around Alexandira by an angry innkeeper with paint-covered hands.]

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[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

There are paintbrushes in the castle, Zidane. Let us go there!

[Oh, such a cunning ploy.]

[tantalus-born.livejournal.com]

[Zidane almost felt bad at seeing Relm look so disappointed, but at her question he nods.]

Of course I'll give it back when you paint something good enough, kid. Come on Rusty, let's take her back like you said.

[He turned to start off towards the castle but paused to glance at Relm again.]

What's your name, anyway?

[starprism.livejournal.com]

You promise?

[She doesn't have much choice but to cooperate now with her favourite brush being held hostage. She shifts around as best she can within Steiner's grip to make it a little less uncomfortable.]

I'm Relm. Relm Arrowny. You got a name, Tail?

[She's maybe kind of grasped from Steiner's words that she's speaking to royalty right now. But she certainly doesn't care. If the 'helpless child' act didn't work then sucking up probably wouldn't help anyway.]

[captain-rusty.livejournal.com]

Less of your insolence! You are speaking to His Majesty, King Zidane of Alexandria!

[He glares at her as he marches her off towards the castle, following Zidane.]

You should be grateful that the king is so forgiving!