paixaorpg | May I ask a question? [completed]

Character(s): Balthier and Ashe
Content: Asking each other questions and establishing who they are.
Setting: AIM conversation
Time: Noon, before this thread
Warnings: Still Balthier's screenname x3

with resolve (12:02:49): Is this Balthier?
bunnyxfetish (12:03:44): Yes... would you happen to be the woman from the messageboard who claims to know me?
with resolve (12:03:57): Yes.
bunnyxfetish (12:04:04): Ashe, correct?
with resolve (12:04:19): Correct.
bunnyxfetish (12:04:41): Well, we're off to a great start. What have you to tell me?
with resolve (12:05:31): You are from Archades, are you not?
with resolve (12:05:38): The son of a very important man there.
bunnyxfetish (12:07:14): ... yes, in fact, I am. Jules is making me the talk of the city again then, is he?
with resolve (12:07:26): No...
with resolve (12:07:44): In fact you told me that yourself, or perhaps a different you.
bunnyxfetish (12:09:45): You know, if I were anywhere but this insane and senseless city, I would consider that statement madness. But I'll hear more if you've more to tell... when and why did I tell you this?
with resolve (12:10:48): We were on our way to Archades, you explained this to me at the Hunter's Camp at Phon Coast.
with resolve (12:10:58): However...
bunnyxfetish (12:11:11): Yes?
with resolve (12:11:34): A man has informed me that people have been brought here from different places; worlds and also... dimensions.
with resolve (12:12:00): I took it that he also meant time.
bunnyxfetish (12:13:18): ... strangely enough, that actually seems like it might make some sense. Should've picked up one of those brochures at the gate, I suppose...
with resolve (12:13:39): The brochures are not much use, honestly.
with resolve (12:13:50): So you do not think me mad?
bunnyxfetish (12:14:18): Well, you seem sane enough.
with resolve (12:14:54): This conversation has taken an awkward turn, has it not?
bunnyxfetish (12:15:36): Yes, well, you did ask me if I thought you were mad.
bunnyxfetish (12:15:45): I've a question if you don't mind.
with resolve (12:15:49): ...I suppose I did.
with resolve (12:15:53): Yes?
bunnyxfetish (12:16:57): Just to piece together how far off we are, how old was I when I told you this? Have you any idea?
with resolve (12:17:43): ...no, I never thought to ask.
bunnyxfetish (12:18:26): Hmm... any current events you can cite?
with resolve (12:18:47): Two years after the fall of Dalmasca.
bunnyxfetish (12:20:08): ... hold a moment, the fall of Dalmasca?
with resolve (12:20:18): Yes.
with resolve (12:20:34): Your reaction tells me that you have not witnessed it.
bunnyxfetish (12:22:25): I... no, I haven't. I thought Dalmasca was currently making peace negotiations with Archadia?
with resolve (12:23:17): The terms of peace was just a plot leading to the assasination of the King.
bunnyxfetish (12:25:04): ... well, it sounds like quite an exciting two years I missed out on. As I left, Dalmasca had just lost most of its military in the battle that took place at Nalbina Fortress.
bunnyxfetish (12:25:30): Can you measure from there? I can't imagine we'd be more then... three years off or so?
with resolve (12:26:20): I would say... around two to three years.
bunnyxfetish (12:27:12): Well, then. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Ashe.
bunnyxfetish (12:27:15): ... again, I suppose.
with resolve (12:27:28): Perhaps.
bunnyxfetish (12:27:41): May I ask something else?
with resolve (12:27:53): Yes
bunnyxfetish (12:28:37): You mentioned earlier that 'we' were travelling through the Phon Coast... it wasn't just the two of us, was it? There were others?
with resolve (12:28:48): Yes, there were three others.
bunnyxfetish (12:29:16): One of them a viera, perhaps?
with resolve (12:29:19): No, forgive me, four.
with resolve (12:29:22): Yes, Fran.
bunnyxfetish (12:30:02): Fran! Wonderful, then. Who else?
with resolve (12:30:27): There was Basch, a knight of Dalmasca, Vaan and Penelo.
bunnyxfetish (12:31:02): ... Basch? Captain Ronsenburg, you mean?
with resolve (12:31:11): Yes.
bunnyxfetish (12:32:00): Well. I must say, I'm impressed with myself for holding such highly esteemed company as a Captain. The others I don't recognize at all, I'm afraid.
with resolve (12:32:35): Vaan and Penelo are orphans, from Rabanastre. There are many similar to them.
bunnyxfetish (12:33:05): ... well, I suppose they even the group out then.
with resolve (12:33:13): ...yes.
with resolve (12:33:25): I had expected you to remember me as well, but perhaps not.
bunnyxfetish (12:35:08): Well, if we hadn't met in the past two or three years, I think I can safely say that it's not entirely my fault that I don't remember you.
with resolve (12:35:33): No, I am not placing any blame on you.
bunnyxfetish (12:36:17): Glad to hear it. I wouldn't want you thinking poorly of me.
with resolve (12:36:39): ...Well.
bunnyxfetish (12:37:36): ... that doesn't sound very good. What have I done this time, then?
bunnyxfetish (12:37:48): ... oh no, hold on a moment.
with resolve (12:38:00): Yes?
bunnyxfetish (12:40:06): I was just rereading our conversation on the messageboard, where you claim 'you have evidence that I have known you'...
bunnyxfetish (12:41:06): Hopefully you don't mean...? Oh gods, I didn't, did I? Please tell me I didn't.
with resolve (12:41:34): I do not know what you are saying...
bunnyxfetish (12:44:51): Well, please forgive me if I'm wrong, but... the way you phrased it could easily imply intimacy.
with resolve (12:45:00): N-no!
with resolve (12:45:05): That was not what I meant!
with resolve (12:46:06): The evidence was simply the piece of knowledge.
with resolve (12:46:27): I had thought that not many would know it, safe those you have known for a time.
bunnyxfetish (12:46:57): Alright, that's good then. That certainly would've raised that awkwardness level a notch or two more, don't you agree?
with resolve (12:47:43): Indeed.
bunnyxfetish (12:48:39): I'm sorry if I flustered you by asking, but even you must agree that it's better I asked than simply wondered.
with resolve (12:48:51): Yes... I suppose so.
bunnyxfetish (12:48:50): Kind of an important thing to know, you know?
with resolve (12:48:57): ...
bunnyxfetish (12:49:12): Are you alright?
with resolve (12:49:23): Yes, I am quite fine, thank you.
with resolve (12:50:07): May I ask a question in turn?
bunnyxfetish (12:50:18): You've certainly earned it.
with resolve (12:52:25): You are a sky pirate, are you not?
bunnyxfetish (12:53:28): I am, captain of the Strahl!
with resolve (12:53:42): So you have an airship with you?
bunnyxfetish (12:54:10): ... well, not entirely, no.
bunnyxfetish (12:54:24): Fran and I just appeared here, you see, and our airship, unfortunately... didn't.
with resolve (12:55:01): I see...
with resolve (12:55:15): How do you plan on leaving this place?
bunnyxfetish (12:56:14): As quickly as possible, of course. How's that for an answer?
with resolve (12:56:32): ...Adequate, I suppose.
bunnyxfetish (12:57:02): In all seriousness, though... I'm heading to meet up with Fran as I type this, and she's quite adept at this sort of thing. Escapes and all that, you know.
bunnyxfetish (12:57:40): There's no doubt in my mind that she won't be able to figure something out.
with resolve (12:57:46): That is a refreshing news.
with resolve (12:58:20): May I come with you?
bunnyxfetish (12:59:45): ... well, I don't see any reason why not. Once we get outside of this awful place and find an airship- Strahl or otherwise- we'll make a beeline for Ivalice, wherever it may be.
bunnyxfetish (13:00:00): It would be no problem at all to drop you off in- Rabanastre, did you say?
with resolve (13:00:26): No, the Feywood would be better, anywhere near the area.
bunnyxfetish (13:01:47): Ah, right. Fall of the Empire and all that. I doubt you'd want to be anywhere near those ruins of a city, would you?
with resolve (13:02:07): Yes, and there is something I must do in Giruvegan.
with resolve (13:02:39): Is there anything you require as payment for the journey?
bunnyxfetish (13:03:23): I'm sure Fran and I will come up with something. We've never had an issue with that before.
bunnyxfetish (13:04:19): Though I suppose if you lived in Rabanastre, your household and most of you belongings would have been detroyed, wouldn't they have? Hm.
with resolve (13:04:38): ...yes.
with resolve (13:05:04): I do not have much as of now, but there are treasures I could promise you with.
with resolve (13:05:20): Is it money that you want?
bunnyxfetish (13:07:33): I doubt a now-penniless Rabanastran girl such as yourself would know anything about treasures or have anything worth offering in the way of money, but I'm sure we can come up with some kind of arrangement once we meet.
with resolve (13:08:22): ...penniless Rabanastran girl.
with resolve (13:08:32): Alright. Where shall I meet you then?
bunnyxfetish (13:10:43): Well, you said your home was destroyed, didn't you? I hardly know what else to call you, unless you've any other suggestions. Now then, Fran and I will be meeting near the Joutenheim Gate. Can you find that from where you are?
with resolve (13:11:06): Yes, I am near Joutenheim.
bunnyxfetish (13:11:26): There are maps in these devices somewhere, should you need one.
bunnyxfetish (13:12:00): And do try to hurry? I'm really not in the mood to sit around waiting in this place.
with resolve (13:12:15): I will.
with resolve (13:12:29): We shall continue this conversation later then.
with resolve (13:12:33): Farewell.
bunnyxfetish (13:12:35): Alright.
bunnyxfetish (13:12:58): Hopefully we'll be seeing you soon, then!

bunnyxfetish (13:18:30): ... Ashe? Sorry to bother you again, but... would you mind if I asked one last question?
with resolve (13:19:02): No, I would not mind.
bunnyxfetish (13:21:00): Alright... good, then. Thank you, that is. You, ah... you said earlier that there was a group of us travelling, didn't you? Fran and myself both included?
with resolve (13:21:14): Yes, I did.
bunnyxfetish (13:22:57): Right, then. Did Fran seem-... that is, did I seem- well, seem to...?
with resolve (13:23:13): Seem to?
bunnyxfetish (13:23:11): ...you know, never mind. Forget I asked. Sorry to bother you again.
with resolve (13:23:23): ...I see.
with resolve (13:23:38): Well, you may ask me that question some other time then.
with resolve (13:23:47): I shall see you soon.
bunnyxfetish (13:24:34): I believe I'll be fine, thank you, it wasn't anything of importance. I shall see you at Joutenheim.
with resolve (13:25:11): Alright.