soft walk to horizon... ( active )

[fonichymns]

Character(s): Tear & Demyx (in disguise!), OPEN??
Content: Tear is out and about, and runs into an odd kindred spirit of sorts...
Setting: Near some shops not that far off from Iriela!
Time: Mid-morningish?
Warnings: None


Since their last endeavour, Tear thought that maybe it was a good idea to stock up on supplies again. Jade's practice run had been a good way to stretch their legs and get back into the swing of things, but they had consumed some of their resources in the process too. And it was better to be prepared than not.

Although the map still left somethings to the imagination, the writing on them was a little strange, and took some time to decypher. Perhaps it would be easier just to ask for some directions instead...

"Excuse me?" she approached one of the closer figures.

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[ninthmelody]

Demyx almost blended into the locals, if it weren't for the fact that he was entirely too excitable. This was totally collecting information, right? In the action and all that? (Well, that was how he would pitch it to Saix if asked.)

He hears someone talking, and turns to see Tear behind him. He smiles, waving a little. "Hi!"

[fonichymns]

She blinked at first, a little surprised by the cheeriness from the man. People around here weren't always the friendly sort exactly, but eventually she smiled a little herself, to return the favour.

"I'm wondering if you could tell me where the nearest grocer is? I'm afraid I'm still not entirely used to the map or the terrain."

[ninthmelody]

"Um..." Demyx frowned, looking around at the surrounding area and scratching the back of his head. He really needed to learn his way around. "I think there's one that way? But I'm not positive. Sorry."

[fonichymns]

"I see..." she sighed. "That's all right. Thank you." There was a pause as she looked him over -- "I don't mean to assume, but -- you're not from here, are you?" He didn't exactly fit the description of the locals.

[ninthmelody]

Demyx grinned sheepishly, letting his arms drop. "Nah, I'm not. You aren't either, right? I mean, for one thing, you seem pretty nice, and everyone here just kind of looks the same and you... don't."

[fonichymns]

She nods. "That's correct. I arrived here not too long ago, actually... though it's easy to see how someone could lose track of time in a place like this, I suppose," she considered a moment, then smiled. "My name is Tear. Tear Grants," and with that, she extended a hand to the young man.

[ninthmelody]

Demyx reached out to shake her hand, smiling. "I'm David. It's nice to meet you, Tear!" (See, Saix, he was TOTALLY doing work. He learned someone's name and everything!) "And yea, I know what you mean. You'd think someone would have a calender or something. I can get really mixed with days even with one..." He shrugged. "Anyway. Do you want me to help you look for the store? I should prooooobably get some food too."

[fonichymns]

"In that case, it might be a good idea for us to travel together. I've run into some monsters here in Paixao more than once..." taking her hand back she looked him over again; wondering if he even had the means to protect himself. "It might be more safe for us to go as a group."

[ninthmelody]

"Monsters? Really?!" Demyx hadn't forgotten, obviously, but this was actually his biggest strength; he was very good at lying. No emotions kind of helped that. He usually threw people off, by being a 'bad' liar about things he didn't care as much about... but in these situations? Good luck telling the difference. "Geez, I'm glad I haven't run into any of those... would you mind me coming with you, then? I'm not sure I'll be any help, but..."

[fonichymns]

"Of course," she replied with a small smile. It was her duty as a soldier to help those that required assistance, so taking on the responsibility of guarding one man was something that she could do. She didn't think he was being anything but sincere. "I admit I've become a little accustomed to traveling as a unit, so it shouldn't be a problem at all. Let's go."

[ninthmelody]

"Ok!" Demyx smiled and walked along with her, humming occasionally. "Do you normally travel with a lot of people? What d'you do?"

[fonichymns]

She didn't really mind the humming. Musically inclined herself, it was actually a little bit welcome. She considered herself fortunate to have run into someone that seemed so pleasant.

"I'm a soldier in a division of the Oracle Knights," she explained simply, "back where I come from, that is. Aside from that, I also took part in a journey across the world in order to... resolve some problems we were having." Best to keep it simple.

[ninthmelody]

"Wow! That sounds really neat!" Demyx smiled, "Well, except the problems part. 'Cause, I'm sure you fixed it and all, but the problems themselves probably... weren't good." He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. "Sorry, uh... that was gonna make more sense in my head."

[fonichymns]

She simply shook her head. "It's all right," she understood whar he was trying to say well enough -- "Everything worked out -- one way or another," except for the whole winding up in Paixao part. But then... if Luke was here, she couldn't exactly say this place was all bad.

"Why don't you tell me more about yourself, David? Where is it you come from?"

[ninthmelody]

"Oh! Well, that's good." Demyx smiled, and then just sort of shrugged at the question. "Just a small town, it's really not that exciting. I mostly just play music around town and... yea, that's about it. Haven't actually done much otherwise, yet. It's not as impressive as being a solider, but I like it!"

sorry for the super delay im still working out my sched with a new job ;~;

[fonichymns]

"I see," it was a vague answer, but enough to satisfy her all the same. Besides that, the last part of his statement seemed to pique her interest. "You're a musician?" she asked, traces of a smile on her lips.

it's all good!

[ninthmelody]

"Yea!" Hooray, a distraction from the questions he didn't have real answers too! "Do you play at all?"

i thank you more than you could imagine for your patience and understanding |D

[fonichymns]

"Not exactly," Tear smiled slightly at the question, "I'm a melodist," she explained gently, placing a hand near her collar bone as she continued. "Singing serves as an incantation of sorts for our spells. We use special verses called 'fonic hymns' in battle, either to support, attack or repel."

<3

[ninthmelody]

"Wow..." Demyx grinned- that actually sounded really cool! "That's amazing! I don't think there's anything like that on my, uh... world. Do you like it?"

[fonichymns]

Tear tilted her head slightly at that question. Did she... like it? Well, they were useful skills, certainly... and being a seventh fonist helped as well, but -- she hadn't really thought of it in as simple of terms as David propostioned her with.

After a moment of considering, she answered carefully, "As long as I can continue to protect and serve the people of Auldrant... that's what's important."

[ninthmelody]

Demyx frowned, scratching the back of his neck. "Um... ok. Not really what I asked, but I guess that works..." He didn't think it was a hard question, after all. It was one he understood, anyway.