Scene #1075: Ocean Ruins And Sunsets

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Xau'ra Tayuun	The sun was setting off in the distance, with its rays of light cascading over the waters that rolled across what could have been at one time a grand city or tower structures. Waves of water crashing upon and over what remained of these places, slowly trying to claim them back to the sea. Yet pockets of land where laid out across here, though they too may one day to be claimed by the sea. Out on such a pocket of land, sits a young Miqo'te Keeper of the Moon. His dark grey fur, with tiger like marking over his face. Black hair that hanged down to his shoulders, being moved by the gentle breeze of the ocean with white strands found mixed in against the sleek black. His feline like ears slightly relaxed, with his solid black tail resting along side him. For Xau'ra had found himself a nice tree to lean up against and watching the setting sun. With a bag resting along side him, perhaps anything he has scrounged up from a day of exploration. His white shirt and armor gear rests up on the tree, drying off it would seem, with a pair of slightly white baggy pants on. Even his boots were kicked off to the side. Yep, he was just relaxing out here. Though his bow was not far from him, neither his quiver or blades. After all-- this place did have its own sorts of monsters that lurked in the depths that could arise any time. Hisnd given this area is home to treasure hunters, monster trackers, and explores-- its always hard to say who may come along to either enjoy the view, find some loot, or just see what they can get into.
Freya	Why was Freya out in a place like this? Looking for some mushroom and moss in the outcropping of the rocks. She hmming a tune to herself as he looks in the crevises of the rocks. She ah-ahs as she find another mushroom pulling it out of the space she found it in and putting it into a bag. She keeps up her hummming as she contues her hunt. She hms looking up as the sun. "I better finish up quickly..", she says to herself and she keeps up her search.
Kongou	Ships are not exactly a rare sight in these waters, though they generally stick to the shipping lanes where it's guaranteed they won't run into some submerged ruin or undersea temple. They're also generally fishing trawlers, dive tenders, or cargo transports. So the unmistakable sleek gray shape of a Japanese battleship cruising into view from behind a particularly large ruin is at least a little unusual. 'have fun on the range'? As if any ordinary shooting range could suit Kongou! Selecting a target through her rangefinder, the battleship's forward two turrets swivel and elevate their guns. Alarmingly, this is RIGHT in the direction of the ruin that a certain Miqo'te is relaxing on. "Zen! Houmon!" It's only after loading the shells and powder that she spots the small figure lounging, "--AYAYAYA~! <Aborting~!>" Thankfully the guns remain silent. Instead, they rotate back to centerline and lower while the ship turns to face the shoreline, approaching at a good speed. Right before the submerged part of the ship would hit shallow water, the entire vessel disappears in a bright glow, from which a brunette skates out across the water's surface.
Fayt Ravus	Way up above, a small figure flies through the air, looks human, with what appears to be blue green wings on his back. nothnging special, jsut flying through. Well, that is untill the battleship shows up. The sound of it is enough to get the figures attention. 'Attention' in this case being 'freak out and nearly fall out of the sky'. "GAH!" Quickly, the figure coems down for a landing near where the others are. Short, scrawny nad pale. It has to be Fayt. "Um... what just happened?"
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl is here for two reasons: first, he is rather interested in seeing ruins. One would think that after 108 years in a wasteland, he would be utterly sick of them. But, to be honest, he has something of a morbid fascination of them. There is kind of an awful beauty to destruction. Or maybe he just had to learn to try and see such beauty in order to stop himself going mad. But! The second reason is simple; he is covered in dust and needs to wash it off. To that end, he had found himself a small lagoon and went for a swim. Well, calling it a swim is being a little kind, considering his metal limbs make him sink like a rock. It would be more accurate to say he stripped down, held his breath, walked underwater and then emerged. But, after having dried himself in the sun, he hears Kongou's shrieking and redresses himself on the run, moving through the bush towards the beach where she and Xau'ra are.
Freya	Freya gahs and nealy falls over hearing some yelling in the distance. "What was that??", she a bit curious rushes over to the beach to see what is going on. Mabye someone was hurt!
Xau'ra Tayuun	Xau'ra was use to seeing vessels, given Limsa Lominsa and the fact he knows from the Union of some of those who are facing this-- Abyssal fleet, if he remembers the name right while apparently /also/ snuck around in Limsa Lominsa before getting chased off. Yet he himself has not /seen/ one of these metal glories as some of the Maelstrom have called them, nor was he really a sea-fairing individual like the former pirates. Though what snaps him from his daze was the sound of near by humming. His ears moved slightly trying to determine wear, before he went to stand up to give a good look to /where/. As he gets up, that is when the poor Miqo'te notices those guns being turned on him. His ears go straight up, his tail fluffs up and goes nearly straight up and he quickly jumps up to his feet with his hands up in the air before yelling, "WAIT!" Like-- they could hear him from /that/ distance. Yet-- it would seem the battleship suddenly lowers those weapons and Xau'ra slumps over how he stands at the fact he is going to see another sunrise. His tail slumping down and it starts to smooth back out again. Though it is the flicker of glow that grabs his attention, watching as the ship hits land and then suddenly starts to change shape. This causes the Eorzean to step back a few times, nearly tripping on his own quiver as he does so, then reaching around for his bow that is laying their idly. His tail twitching gently as he isn't sure what to make out what he is seeing past his red lens goggles. That is then when Fayt falls from the sky and he spins that bow around with an arrow on her faster then a bee moving in to defend the hive! Though the arrow drawn, he takes notice that this too-- was perhaps no threat and sadly given he has no experience with meeting anyone, only hearing their voices-- this is a bit of a first. He slowly lowers down his bow and raises a brow slightly as slow realization comes over him. "Hi." He says simply to Fayt and Kongou, then taking notice as Eryl shows up. "..Sorry for.. getting on edge. Wasn't expecting to be aimed at or.. watching someone fall from the sky." He tilts his head then as he looks at Fayt, "..also you ok?"
Kongou	"Wait, Wait!" Kongou also raises her arms as she approaches the shore, hopping briefly in the transition from water to (relatively) dry land, "I just wanted to apologize! <I'm Sorry.> I was going to do some targeting exercises and hadn't noticed you." After a few steps, she folds her hands and bows, "<Please Accept Heartfelt Apology.>" Fayt's landing prompts her to straighten up again, glancing his way, her radars rotating, "Ah? ... Ah!" The concern on her face becomes a big smile, "<The Resupply Manager!> Hello~!" Though her demeanor is friendly enough, the numerous cannons attached to the rig on her hips may give other impressions.
Eryl Fairfax	When Eryl emerges from the bush onto the beach, he does so with his index finger pointing, eyes scanning everyone assembled. Fayt, he recognizes. Xau'ra he does not, but Orginal Face notes some similarities to a certain Mihk Lihzeh. Same race perhaps? Original Face also matches Kongou with the voice he heard on the radio, but the way she moves across the water's surface is causing it no small amount of distress, making Eryl wince for a moment. However, he does note that no one seems to be a threat, so he lowers his hand, allowing an easy smile to creep on his face. Listening to Kongou, he nods, piecing together everything that happened. "Well, it is a good thing that you checked. A pleasure to meet you in person, Miss Kongou. I am Eryl Fairfax, diplomat for the ReGenesis Corporation." He also offers a nod to Fayt. "Good to see you again also, Mister Ravus." To Xau'ra, he smiles. "You I have not met, I believe."
Freya	Freya gets closer, "What the heck is going on here?", she says as she get closer. She spots Fayt, she and spots Kongou she reconises her voice, glad to finally meether in person, she doesn't know the other two thought. . "Ah! Hello!"", she says to the group. She looks at Fayt. "Are you okay Fayt?"
Fayt Ravus	Despite the suddenly shock. Fayt actually manages to avoid a crash landing. That is untill turns and spot the bow pointed at him. causing him to jump back a step, and promptly trip over himself. "GAH!" THUD! As people start saying hello however, the little guy sits up, wings twitching slightly as he blinks at everyone in a confused manner. "Um... hi?"
Xau'ra Tayuun	Xau'ra's tail twitches again as he looks over to Kongou, "Well-- to maybe clear the air a bit. Those are some impressive cannons you have there." Wait-- was that ok to say. He does glance up a bit at that thought before he huffs a bit and then goes to rest his bow back down against the tree, "Its fine, not that I'm sure how well an arrow would do against you." The Miqo'te admits with a smirk. As other people introduce themselves or as he picks up their voices at last, now matching their names to the voice-- including placing a face with it. He gives each a nod of his head, "Xau'ra Tayuun-- or just Xau for short." He says with a warm smile. He then goes to reach up in the tree to gather up his gear, given they are pretty much dry now. "What brings all of you out here-- beyond seeming she," He motions to Kongou, "is out for some shooting practice."
Kongou	"Everyone already seems to know me~!" Kongou admits with a laugh, "The battleship's reputation precedes her~!" It's not exactly hard to identify her just from the way she talks, though. The comment about her guns gets a twist out of her hips, which is exaggerated by the gun rig, planting one side much higher than the other. In the same motion, she elevates the guns on both sides, "You think so? The guns are a battleship's pride, so <I Appreciate It.>" Other people greet her and, in turn, Eryl, Fayt, and Freya are offered bows from the energetic warship, "<Nice To Meet You!>"
Freya	Freya sighs looking at Fayt. "You always tripping over yourself Fayt.", she notices a slight scrape on his his head. She behinds over and her hand glows with a light blue flame, and the scrape dissapears! She looks around to everyone. "Oh! I'm Freya nice to meet you all! I was hunting for mushrooms acutally", she holds up a bag and yes there are mushrooms in it. She looks over at Kongou smiling "well your pretty distintive Kongou! I'm glad to finally meet you in person."
Eryl Fairfax	"A pleasure to meet you Mister Xau," Eryl says, sticking with titles unless told otherwise. That's the diplomat's way! Looking around, he grins a little when asked what he was up to. "Oh, I was just cleansing myself. My home world is a little... dusty. So I just hopped through warpgates until I found this place." He runs his fingers through his still-damp hair and looks to Xau. "And what about you? What are you doing here?" To be honest, he's bursting with curiosity right now. How does Kongou skate across the water? How was Fayt flying? Why does Freya need mushrooms? But he doesn't want to seem pushy. One question at a time.
Fayt Ravus	Fayt leans away from Freya as she leans in to heal him. "Um..." once he's healed though, he blinks, before reaching up to poke at where the scrape was. "Oh um... t-thank you..." That done, The pale mage stands up wings suddenly disappearing in a blur of motion, to be replaced with a simple blue and green scarf. He then looks to Xau, head tilting to the side."Hmm? Me? I was just out flying. Need to get used to being airborn in case one of my ships gets attacked again. I... kind of wasn't expecting all of this to happen."
Xau'ra Tayuun	"Batleship pride huh?" Xau'ra asks back to Kongou, "I guess that makes sense." He then looks over to Freya, "Mushrooms?" He raises a brow and walks over to look into her bag that show shows. His ears perked fully up, his tail sways side to side for a bit. "Huh. I wouldn't think this area would have any shrooms." Xau'ra then looks over to Eryl, "Pleasure to meet you as well." He tilts his head faintly and then motions over to the bag that his boots are next too. "Was out collecting some items on the shore line and slightly under the waters depths. Hoping maybe I can sell it for a bit of coin. Beats my /old/ profession that I am 'technically', not allowed to do." As he says that he huffs a bit of his bangs out of his face. Xau'ra then looks over to the Fayt and his ears go back a bit as he watches the young man's wings suddenly disappear. He was only a few inches shorter then Xau'ra-- given the Miqo'te stood at five foot nine. "Well.. I suppose that makes sense but how did you.." He motions at the scarf, "..magic?"
Kongou	"Ah!" Kongou holds up one finger, "Some mushrooms prefer <Seaside> areas! They are good for cooking, and add a salty flavor." But then she leans forward towards Xau, an inquisitory look on her face, as he describes what he was doing. After a moment, her head tilts, "<Beach Bum?>" But she shifts gears away from that easily enough, right back to mushrooms, "All kinds of dishes can use them. I've made Mushroom <Curry> before, very tasty."
Freya	"Oh here are mushrooms if you know where to look some grow betten the rocks here..", Freya nods to Kongou. "Thought I mostly use them in Medicines, myself. Thought I should try some in cooking sometime, thought I'll have to be careful not to use the more undedilbe ones.", Freya suddenly looks a bit unsteady of her feet and put her hand to her head. "Ahh darn it..", she shakes her head and quickly regains her balance..
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl looks over to Fayt with concern. "Is that something you have had to worry about of late? Ship attacks?" He listens patiently to Xau, noting his clear distate at not being allowed to do what he used to do. Was it criminal activity? Although, Kongou's question about his lifestyle gets a small chuckle from the cybrorg. "I doubt that Miss Kongou. A bow is not typical equipment of a beach bum." He pays close attention to Freya, Original Face saving a picture of the mushrooms. If they have medicinal use, he may need them in future. "Oh? What properties to they ha-oh, are you not well?" Quickly, he is by her side, ready to catch her if she faints.
Fayt Ravus	"huh?" Fayt looks to Xau, head tilted to the side. "The wings? Yeah, magic." He focus for a moment, and the scarf vanishes in a blur of motion. Replaced with what appears to be a harness with blue and green wings on it's back. "I made the thing myself." he then nods to Eryl. "Yeah. Theere's neutral raiders and pirates out there and well... obviously the Confederacy hates us so we have to deal with them occasionally. it's part of hte job, really."
Xau'ra Tayuun	Xau'ra's tail fluffs softly as he leans back. Eyes going slightly narrow behind the goggles. "I am not a beach bum.. just trying to make some side line profit. You know, maybe give some people a bit of coin as well to help them out in some hard times." The dark furred Miqo'te then points at Eryl, "See, he gets it!" Xau'ra's attention shifts over to Fayt, "You made it huh?" He tilts his head faintly, "Interesting.. I don't know many who can enchant items. Kind of neat-- and yeah.. trouble seems to be all around these days.." Xau'ra then looks over to Freya as she looks a bit unsteady, "Maybe you should have a seat.." He bites his bottom lip gently thinking that if she ate any, it could be bad news. "..I know some Alchemists like to be their own test subjects, but that is-- not always the best results."
Kongou	"Ah!" Kongou nods twice, "<I Understand.>" At least she won't assume Xau'ra is some freeloading beachcomber, now. Something gets her attention, though, and the girl straightens her posture. The radars on her headband swivel and she turns to look out to sea again with a thoughtful noise. "...Ah, yes," Glancing back towards Eryl and Xau'ra and Freya and Fayt, she offers an apologetic smile, "I have to go now! Someone is calling me. We will meet again, <Okay?>" There's a quick bow before she whirls about and dashes out onto the water. As soon as boot touches wave, she stops running and simply skates forward, shifting legs from time to time like an ice skater would. Accellerating to her top speed, the girl soon turns and disappears behind some ruin or another.
Freya	"Yes. I'm fine just a dizzy spell. I'll be okay..", Freya says offering a slight smile.. She looking a bit pale.. She looks to Fayt and sighs "You really should hire more bodyguards Fayt! She turns to Xau. "No no! I would never do that! I'm a healer I never do anything to hurt anyone.", she waves to Kongou. "Ah okay! Mabye over some tea!"
Fayt Ravus	Fayt Waves to Kongou as she leaves. "R-right. it was nice meeting you." He then looks to Xau. "Yes. I can enchant stuff. I'm still sort of learning, but it's proven very useful so far." That said, Fayt would focus for a moment, as the wings shift back into a scarf. Finally, he looks to Freya, frowning. "You alright?" Her question however, makes his arms pop up defensively. "H-hey! I can handle things. You guys have bigger things to do than guard me anyway."
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl waves goodbye to Kongou before returning his focus to Freya. "Mister Xau speaks wisely. Take a seat. Have you had anything to eat today? These mushrooms aren't poisonous somehow are they?" He does seem terribly concerned! Looking over to Fayt, he frowns and shakes his head. "We are allies Mister Ravus. It is no trouble to help you out at all. So do not think like that."
Xau'ra Tayuun	Xau'ra glances over to Kongou as she takes her leave, he gives a friendly wave but his concern is on Freya who seems to be-- well-- out of sorts. Though he does look over to Fayt, "Neat.. remind me to ask you later on what types of enchantments you can do.. but for now," His focus goes back to Freya. "Freya, just humor me and have a seat huh?" He tries to smile and then walks over to his stuff to move it aside. "Come on, its comfortable here, the setting sun is warm, and maybe I can catch you and the others some fish."
Freya	"I.. we all just worry about you. Alot of people would be pretty upset if..", Freya puts her hand head again and starts to stumble around a bit. "Ahh darn it..", she start to mumble to herself. "Already.. I thought i could hold it a bit more..", she looks to the rest of the group. "You all might want to stand back a bit..", and quite suddenly in the blink of a eye Freya is huge!
Fayt Ravus	Fayt slowly tilts hsi head to the side as Freya speaks. "Um... What are you talking abo-AIEE!" THUD! Fayt jumps, scrambling backwards and falling over on his back as Freya suddenly get's a lot bigger. "Ow.... can... can we stop with the random scares now?"
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl quickly takes some steps back when Freya suggests it. One thing he has learned in his time is that a panicked individual's suggestions override all else. As such, he does not end up being knocked skyward by Freya's sudden growth spurt. He is, however, left reeling by Original Face's staunch refusal to accept that people can just grow to be 50 feet tall. He pinches the bridge of his nose and takes a deep breath to compose himself before shouting up at Freya! "Are you okay?!"
Xau'ra Tayuun	Xau'ra was worried and then suddenly-- --There is a Giga! Ok-- well-- not really. Freya was /far/ taller then a Giga and not as ugly either. The male Miqo'te just stares up, his tail hangs low and his ears back. He just stares in idle shock. How could someone go from being normal to /so/ tall. It has to be magic. Magic he can get, cause the aether had some effects on some of the creatures when it was in extreme flux cause of Dalamud. So-- maybe this is the same thing... Maaybe? However while his mind processes this and attempts to make sense of it. He continues to stare in minor shock before he at last finds the words to say, which is simply, "..whoa..."
Freya	"Ah-hahahaha.", Freya says looking down at the group now. "Ahh sorry.. IRan out of small time there..", she sighs to herself. "..not even three hours..", she sits down on the ground with a THUMP! She looks at Eryl. "Oh yes I'm fine now. Quick explanation! This is my normal size and being human size er smaller, I can only hold for a few hours a day. If I hold it too long my body start to react badly and I swich back suddenly." Freya smiles. "Fayt seen this before. I'm a bit glad Kongou didn't see this, she might have shot me!"
Fayt Ravus	Fayt slowly picks himself up off the floor again, taking a moment to dust himself off. He lamsot falls over AGAIN as Freya sits down, but manages to steady himself this time. "I've know Freya for awhile." he looks over at freya. "I don't think I've ever seen you trying to stay small like that though. That was a bit of a surprise.
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl nods along mutely as Freya explains her sudden growth. In his head, Original Face continues to stubbornly refuse that this is happening. Where did the mass come from? It couldn't have been compacted in her small form, it would have noticed! In the end, he pushes those analytical thoughts away, nearly falling over when Freya sits down. "Well, uh... just glad to know you're not unwell!" he calls.
Freya	"well I know I was getting close to my limit when I was huting around here, and I didn't was to shock everyone with a fifty foot girl suddenly showing up..", she nods ot Eryl. "Thanks!"
Xau'ra Tayuun	When Freya sits down, he nearly is thrown off balance. Thankfully-- he is a 'cat'. He stares at her and listens to her explanation. His eyes blink a few times behind the goggles. "Well-- at least you can take on a smaller form. I'd imagine always being-- however tall you are-- would be a real headache for dealing with others." Xau'ra then places his hand up to his ear, there is a small device there and furrows his brow. He then lowers his hand, "However, if you would excuse me.." He quickly gathers up his things and then with his free hand extending out a flash of white forms in front of him. There is then a silver lining where the light distorts the area around it. "I am needed back on the main land." He gives a gentle wave, "Take care of yourselves and maybe see you guys again sometime soon!" He then jumps into the silver slip of a portal, before it winks out of existence.
Eryl Fairfax	Eryl smiles, waving goodbye to Xau, head ringing a little from the headache and Freya's suddenly much much louder voice. "Well, I had best be going. I still have a long way to go." He smiles and nods his head to Fayt and Freya before walking back into the bush towards his warpgate.