[Action in Lindblum || Backdated to around the 1st]

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

[After returning from his trip to Figaro and Tida to hunt myrrh for Lady Ritz, Ingus decided it was high time to gather Refia on her day off and visit the young lady she had spoken of at the castle. He had promised her he would come to see her, and now that he was used to the ways of Gaia and his surroundings he felt it was time to do as much.

So Ingus and Refia can be found in Lindblum, on their way to visit Lady Eiko. Unless she finds them first. Feel free to bother them, people!]

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[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

[Eiko is surprisingly occupied when they arrive. Working on a geography report. Namely one that was assigned to her as punishment for skipping out earlier for ice cream. This sucks. She growls at the books and throws her pen down in a huff.]

This is dumb. I want to play with my moogles.

[smallmage.livejournal.com]

[Being known in the palace has its advantages, as the guards let Refia through without questions - Ingus as well, some of them remembering when he'd been one of them over a year ago, even if Ingus himself didn't. So they reach Eiko's room fairly quickly, in time to hear her complain.]

If you have work to do, then it's best you don't wait to do it, right?

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I could be of some assistance, milady?

[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

Refia! Ingus!

[Forget the stupid homework! Eiko throws aside her pen, jumps out of her chair and launches herself at both of them for hugs.]

[smallmage.livejournal.com]

[She's expecting that, and she's already in position to catch the girl when she launches herself. Ingus isn't a terribly huggy person after all.]

We told you we'd come, didn't we?

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

It is good to see you well and smiling, Lady Eiko.

[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

Are you going to stay, Ingus?!

[Please say yes! She's missed you, even your sternface and not letting her get away with things.]

Refia, you're both staying for tea, right?

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

I do not plan on going anywhere, Lady Eiko.



I believe it would be our honor to stay for a while.

[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[Eiko starts jumping up and down bouncing from foot to foot.]

Hey moogles, go tell them to get tea ready!

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

Shall we continue your work while we wait?



You can refresh my knowledge of geography while we're at it.

[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

[Eiko pulls a face at the idea of finishing the homework.]

It won't help you any. It just keeps changing every time Garland gets dumb.

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

However. We are to defeat him soon, and then you'll need not worry about the shifting geography.

Or the coming and going of people.

[smallmage.livejournal.com]

[Refia hides a smile at Ingus' statement, having to turn away for a moment to do so. Wouldn't do to let either of them think she was laughing at them.]

It doesn't change that much, Eiko. And you spend more time trying to avoid your work than doing it. It'll be much easier if you just do it.

[...Yes, Ingus, you are allowed to call her out on that.]

[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

And now you have two here who are willing to help. There's no better time than the present.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

[Ritz had been patching everyone up, for much of the journey to Lindblum, which she had opted for. Leaving her own injuries until last, of course. She could wait. And even then, she only cast a few Cures, a few Curas, til the skin was closed - then opted for the bandages and bandaids she had on hand.

Still, when they arrive in Lindblum... Ritz dithers, despite planning to head out fairly promptly.] Um... Ingus. Wait.

[ooc: is this cool? /frets]

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

Lady Ritz? Is everything all right?

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

[Her eyes flicker a fraction at the spell, but she says nothing, staying resolved. She would argue against it, but after the fight they had, Ritz can't really convince anyone otherwise who was there that she doesn't need it.]

I wanted... I wanted to thank you for your assistance. I did not get the chance, before.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

You need not thank me. It was an honor.



I am also the one who was fortunate enough to gain knowledge of such capable fighters and valuable allies. I will always be willing to jump to your aid should the need arise.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

That's exactly why I should thank you. [Because he would probably say it wasn't necessary, and he had. She gives a wry look to him, mostly from thought: the bow is unecessary, and a little of a surprise, but... it wouldn't stop him if she said anything, so she doesn't.]

Likewise. It was a valuable experience for all of us, I hope... and thank you. I'm grateful for that offer.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

I won't soon forget it.



Where will your journey take you next?

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

... I had pondered Luca. [She folds her arms, though, pulling a face of thought.] ... gives me some time to rest up... look into more myrrh leads.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

I would advise a reprieve as well, after such a battle. I should head to Luca as well before long; there is one there who I'd like to meet.



I'll be awaiting your call, should you hear anything of the trees.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

Sea and sun would probably do the trick. From experience, snow wouldn't. [Experience mainly. Hailing from a snowy town and all that. Sun always seemed to make a difference.

She tilts her head at the mention, but she doesn't ask. It's not her place to ask him who, so she moves onto nodding.] I will. It'd be nice to work together again.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

You dislike the cold?



I've not thought of it, but sunlight does seem relaxing. I... will perhaps see about enjoying a vacation soon.



I am also eager to work with you again. It's been a while since I've fought alongside such a promising young knight.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

[Ritz shakes her head, absentmindly brushing her white hair out of her face as she does.] It's not so much dislike. In my world, it snowed... a lot. Especially in winter. The warmer weather was more... pleasant, really.

[She half smiles at that. Ingus, you're far too easy to read.] It'd be good for you. Can't keep going forever without a few breaks, right?

[And then a nod, and she speaks in earnest. She may have objected another statement, but this... she seems relieved.] ... thank you. I am glad... glad that my skills have not deteriated.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

You needn't thank me for stating honest observations. If I can ever offer any aid with additional training, even outside of assisting with myrrh, I would be happy to do as much. I also need to be certain my skills do not degrade on this world.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

For being honest, I should. [And she half smiles again.] ... wait, I already said that. But it's true. Honesty... the best way foreward.

.... I would appreciate that. An equally beneficial thing, in all, right? [She nods again.] I'll let you know if I do.

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

Then, please, take care of yourself. I look forward to meeting you again under better circumstances.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

I will. Best I can, anyway.

You as well. [She gives another grin, then holds out a hand for him to shake.]

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[sasuneknight.livejournal.com]

You've my word.

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[whiteblessing.livejournal.com]

[She's far too busy with a curious expression and doesn't realise until too late what he's doing, which results in only one thing - INTERNAL KEYSMASHING. Her face has also gone a lovely non-complimentary colour with her hair, though she's stubbornly hiding that very, very quickly to just a dull twinge of red.]

A-Ah, well... yes. [AHEM.] Then... I shall see you soon, Ingus.