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Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

As they would come into the clearing, the appearance of a blonde dude, who has some piercing blue eyes would shock both Emiri and Nadeline. Jaakuna and Wesley would see him and soon his name would be put out in the open. It would seem that the man in front of them is General Harris, the one that Jaakuna remembered Emiri say was a friend of Nadeline. Jaakuna almost let his guard down, but as it would soon be revealed, this guy would be an enemy of the group, at the moment, at least. Jaakuna couldn’t believe what he heard when Harris said that Rozarria and Archadia had entered a temporary truce and for what? To just catch Jaakuna and Emiri? “I can’t believe it. My brother is so desperate that he’ll actually settle on a truce to get me back to Archadia. Un-fucking-believable.” Jaakuna couldn’t believe it. His own brother, who he thought was his family, was going to these lengths to just get him. He doesn’t even know the bridge that he had crossed.

As Jaakuna was in his own disbelief about his own brother, Wesley heard every word. He was not going into some disbelief or anything of the sort. He remained intent on listening to every word the Rozarrian General had to say. As a Royal Prince of Dalmasca and pretty much a strategist. As he does listen in, Wesley assess the situation and he is both bothered by Harris and intrigued. It’s true that this man represents the Rozarrian Empire, but he seems to have his motives divided. From what Wesley can decipher from his words, the man is disliking what he is doing, but he must cause it was given to him from orders. Wesley can understand that completely. The man is bound by his oath a warrior of his country’s army. He follows his Empress’ orders as her word is absolute. That much Wesley can understand, He just doesn’t see this Harris guy following all of his orders for very much longer. Soon he will be at a point of which he will be forced to choose. When he does, only then will the character of Harris be discovered.

As Harris finishes up, Jaakuna and Wesley both see that he had already caught the esper as the Glyph of the Impure Esper, Cúchulainn appeared before them. The esper itself reaked of deploring smells, its own body seemed to be rotting. The description of it was very accurate. It did indeed look like it took in all the world’s corruption and impurities and thus the changing of its appearance to this blobby, ugly creature. Wesley truly pities the beast and Jaakuna just looks disgusted, but he must fight the beast in order to get out of here. All of them must fight it together. They will either be victorious together or perish a very horrific death together.

“Let’s do this shit!” Jaakuna said drawing his Blood Sword and Demonsbane.
“What Jaakuna said. We will defeat this fiend with the power of togetherness.” Wesley said standing beside Jaakuna, wielding his Platinum Sword and Shield.

As they stood ready, the two charged forth, running side-by-side, then spreading to confuse the beast. Jaakuna would go on the backside and Wesley to its front. The beast would go forth to attack Wesley and the prince of Dalmasca would avert to the right, and Jaakuna would go behind it, sticking his magick-fused Demonsbane into the back, slicing it vertically up and down. However, as Jaakuna would see, that wouldn’t work. Some nasty…things would come out of it. Jaakuna hopped back, and as Wesley would quickly see the insides of the beast and he knew this wouldn’t be easy. Wesley would go beside Jaakuna as the two of them just stared down the beast as it too was looking at them.

“What now your royalness?” Jakauna asked.
“I know not what to do. This beast’s anatomy perplexes me.” Wesley said.

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

It would seem the plan was already decided. The four of them would go into the Garamsythe Waterway through the entrance near the Aerodome of course. As they would descend into the sewage of the waterway, they came to be in the presence of that smell they’ve all grown to love to hate. It was one of the most deplorable smells out there. However, they all had to adjust to it…again. Well, Wesley rarely goes down to the waterway, so he isn’t as accustomed to the smell.

As they walk through the sewers, there seems to be more monsters than usual. Jaakuna did find it odd, but Wesley had to assume that it was from the Esper as he remembers reading that it had control over things corrupt and Immpure. That would obviously lead to the conclusion that the esper itself can make the monsters coming out more. Still, it did lead to unanswered questions. Jaakuna shrugged it off, but Wesley wondered about it all.

When they would encounter some more monsters, a Malboro Overking was among one of the many monsters out and about. Emiri and Nadeline seemed to hide in terror. Jaakuna and Wesley shrugged it off as they went towards the beast together, Jaakuna wielding his Demonsbane and Wesley his Platinum sword, and together they sliced it into bits. Jaakuna would do vertical slices and Wesley would do horizontal. In a matter of seconds, the Malboro Overking had been chopped to bits by the two men. They would look back at the ladies as they somewhat cheered for them.

Continuing down the path they were on, they came to a patch of stairs that led to a clearing. Jaakuna looked at the girls, then to Wesley. He knew that this is where the esper had to be. Either that or it was already gone, but the monsters were still around, so it must still be here. “Not far off it seems.” Jaakuna said. Wesley looked at the clearing and he nodded. “It seems like that, Jaakuna.” Wesley would follow Jaakuna’s lead and hopefully the girls were following.

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Derpestein said
At least he DIDN'T rape her.If he did, he'd get a +100 bonus to being an absolute asshole.

Yeah no kidding, but the overall point he wanted to make was to make sure she knew the consequences of failing him. But yes, I totally agree. Should he had raped her, 100+ bonus points to total assholery(not a word, but idgaf).

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It would seem that Emiri took Jaakuna on the offer to tell them what they just found out and the reactions was more or less what Jaakuna expected. The look on everyone’s face pretty much settled what everyone was going to do. Jaakuna wasn’t going to debate it, but he at least wanted to get a few words in.

“Okay, so back to the sewers? Lovely!” Jaakuna said, complaining about the situation.

Wesley chuckled. “Oh keep your spirits up Jaakuna! The prize will be well-worth it, wouldn’t you say?” Wesley said awfully optimistic.

“And what has you chipper about this, [I[your highness[/I]” Jaakuna asked.

Wesley smiled. “It’s just a lovely afternoon is all.” Wesley said.

Wesley wasn’t being truthful, at least not to the group. The afternoon has been lovely, but his reasoning was the talk he and Nadeline had. For some reason that very conversation that they had just lifted his sprits up. Perhaps it was also the slight breeze in the air. Who knows what has him in such a good mood, truly.

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Jaakuna listened intently as they were still in the lower level streets of Rabanastre. When she would tell him about this General Harris guy, Jaakuna couldn’t believe it. First, how did Rozarria catch wind of where they were? They haven’t encountered anyone from there since the two Viera. That was another thing that Jaakuna was surprised at finding out. To think that the two Viera were not only with Rozarria, but that they were two direct subordinates of Rozarria’s top General. Truly this was the worst luck that they could encounter.

“Okay, so no doubt they’re here in Rabanastre cause they’re mad about what happened in Bhujerba, but why is that Harris guy here?” Jaakuna said, thinking about those two and why this Harris guy was in Rabanastre with them. That’s when Emiri shrugged at the matter and suggest that the two of them go to the Palace and find Nadeline and Wesley. Jaakuna nodded and they would go the back way to the Palace up until the entrance they would just go through it since they have no need to sneak into it.

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Declining Wesley’s offer, Nadeline suggested that the two of them go over the contents of the Esper and hope to translate it. Wesley agreed at he sat back down next to Nadeline. She would bring out her tomb and turn to the information about the Espers and to their surprise, it seemed that there is an Esper in Rabanastre somewhere. Wesley did remember reading something about it. Wesley looked closely at the text and he was sure of it

“It was just as I thought.” He said, “This one in Rabanastre, it’s located in--” He was interrupted

Emiri and Jaakuna had arrived at the palace and were in the Garden.

“Oh, Jaakuna and Emiri! I assume you had a good lunch?” He said leisurely.

Jaakuna had a worried look on his face and Wesley noticed.

“Something troubling you my friend?” He asked, concerned.

Jaakuna looked to Emiri. “You want me to tell them or would you like the honor?” Jaakuna said.

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A character of mine named Vincent Orgull Darcone is the Emperor for a FFXII-themed 1x1 rp I'm in with a friend of mine. Earlier in the rp, i wrote a scene between him and another character of mine, Savayna Glacie(his sister-in-law), teach her a lesson cause she, in his mind, fucked up a mission that she was given, The lesson was not something of punishing her to a lower rank, but rather he made her strip down to nothing but her birthday suit and he told he to come close to him. From then, he bent her over his desk and would fondle her body. When she would think that he would rape her, he would lean in to her head, specifically her ear, and whisper "Is it better than my brother?" Then he told her to get dressed and said "You look pathetic."

That scene was truly one of the most deplorable scenes I have written for a character, but it is by far one of my favorites just cause it was so impactful of establishing Vincent as a true dickhead character.

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

As Wesley listened to what she had to say, he understands why she was acting in such a manner. Sometimes people have arguments, even if they are people who are the best of friends. Wesley certainly doesn’t blame her one bit. “No need to apologize, Nadeline. Sometimes people argue, it’s one of the natural things of life. It’s best not to fret about such manners.” He said taking his tea and sipping the rest of it. “On that other manner, yes I guess we will just have to see what will happen.” He said setting the cup down on the tale.

Standing up, Wesley put his hand out. “Would you care to accompany me to the dining hall? I believe lunch is being served still. Or we could stay here, if that befits you more.” He said.

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Emiri joined Jaakuna in laughing and then she shot him a smile as she would make a note to apologize to Nadeline. Jaakuna was glad. Even though they were both at fault in this situation, Jaakuna was glad that at least one of them was going to make the effort to settle things in a peaceful manner. “I’m glad.” He said as he would hear Emiri make a comment about how she is picking up his bad habits(he didn’t think so) and that he wasn’t picking up any of hers. “Who’s to say that I haven’t? Last time I checked, I’m really stubborn and so are you, sooo…” Jaakuna laughed.

When they would just enjoy the last moments of their lunch, Emiri had a change of attitude. She would look out the window and she say something about a General Harris. Jaakuna knew nothing of that name, but he too looked out the window and he saw Vlyn and Aloa. “Shit, they found us.” Jaakuna said lowing his head. “Let’s sneak the fuck out of here. “ Jaakuna said as he left enough Gil on the table to pay for their meal.

They would sneak out and the waitress didn’t even have enough time to wave bye as they were already gone. Jaakuna and Emiri would do their best to not run into them. So, by going through the secret pathways, Jakauna would stop as he thought they were out of sight of the two Viera. “So, who’s General Harris? A former-friend of yours?”

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Wesley just sat there and listened. He listened to her give him an explanation of why he might possibly be feeling this way for Nadeline and that it just might be lust or something deeper than that. Wesley nodded as he agreed. This was foreign territory to him. He was never put in this kind of position, especially with someone he didn’t know how to fend off with his words. Wesley found her…alluring and he couldn’t turn away from her even if he tried to. Of course, as she would note about how the two of them are different, he would try to be discreet about it. Of course, he would find that more difficult than it actually is.

Wesley just smiled. “Lady Nadeline, I must admit; every word you speak is absolutely true.” He chuckled at the thought of that. “In the minimal time you and I have known each other, I have picked up on how you are, and you’re right: we are different, but maybe that’s good.” He said, looking into her eyes, “I wish not to force this. What I did back in the caverns was highly rude of me, and very unlike me, but maybe that’s what happens when someone such as yourself takes my breath away.” He said, again complimenting at her sheer beauty. Wesley just couldn’t help himself. The more he spoke, he found himself being more infatuated with every bit of her.

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Jaakuna saw how Emiri shattered a glass in her hand as he would ask her about the fight. This led to her to ask the waitress to bring her another drink. The waitress said she was sorry even though Emiri herself was the one who broke the glass. In any case, this would lead to Emiri to start telling Jaakuna about the whole fight in all the detail that it was.

As he listened, Jaakuna couldn’t believe it; well he could, but the contents of the true detail was something that he didn’t want to believe. The entire story about her mother promised her daughter’s hand in marriage way before she even had notions of liking boys, and for what? To get a seat of nobility? Jaakuna didn’t even want to think how the boat that Emiri had found herself in was vastly similar to Jaakuna’s own, but it the other way around. Jaakuna still remembers how his father and Savayna’s own were like to each other. It just brought a sour taste to his mouth just thinking about it. Regardless, as Emiri would say more about it, he was pretty damn sure that this Grant guy was someone he didn’t want to meet cause he would just kick the asshole in the fucking mouth. When Nadeline told him about this fellow, Jaakuna didn’t like him. Emiri telling him about Grant just intensified that hate.

When Jaakuna heard her finish what she had to say, it was taking all that Jaakuna to not yell out in anger, but he tried to withhold that for when he would see this Grant fellow. “I see,” He said almost emotionlessly. He didn’t want to bring attention to him or Emiri, especially in a public place such as the Sandsea. “I won’t say that I’m shocked at this. Nadeline had informed me about this Grant fellow, but don’t blame her. Last thing we need is you two fighting again.” Jaakuna couldn’t help but let out a few chuckles. “She thought I had the right to know, but that’s beside the point. The fact of the matter is that you’re here — with me, with Nadeline and everyone else. You made the choice and now, should we run into him, you’ll have the chance and choice to tell that asshat to go stuff himself.” Jaakuna said, slightly raising his voice, but in an excited way. Then, with a movement of his hands, he took Emiri’s “Listen, whatever happens — we’ll face it together. I promise that I will protect you from Grant, from your mother — anyone — who tries to take you away from me.” He said raising up her hands and kissing them. “Even if it costs me my life, and the gods know that is more than just words.” Jaakuna said jokingly, even thought it was true. He laughed at that.

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As Emiri and Jaakuna were enjoying each other’s company, their food arrived. Jaakuna just ordered some grilled Cockatice breasts and it would seem Emiri just herself some White Rabbit Hare soup. Both good items on the menu and both would enjoy it to the fullest. Jaakuna started to cut into his, eating bit by bit as he and Emiri just enjoyed the company of each other. Jaakuna took his drink, which was just some Ice water with lemon slices. He took a sip of it and slightly nervous, he spoke. “So, mind telling me why you and Nadeline were at each other’s throats? You saying she’s stupid doesn’t really explain the whole ordeal to me.” Jaakuna asked, knowing that he was probably treading on thin ice bringing that subject up.

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There they sat, nervous as all hell, and Wesley and Nadeline both didn’t know how to bring the subject up. Wesley only could make a joke as that was the only thing that he thought he could say. What could he say? That he was doing it to calm her nerves and just following what Jaakuna did? No, the prince couldn’t do that, even if it’s half-true. There other truth of the matter was that he wanted to, but he’s a gentleman — he can’t make the first move like that. And yet, as he sips his tea a bit more, he did, and he’s nervous as all hell.

When Nadeline would peg an inquiry about what he did, Wesley turned a little red but also he almost dropped his tea. He knew they would have to address this. “ I know not what possessed me other than the desire to do such a thing since the first moment I saw you.” He said, turning to Nadeline, setting his tea on the table that they were sitting at. “I am a man of respect and honor, Lady Nadeline. I have been my entire life. I’ve always resisted the temptation of spontaneous acts, but when I look at you, I am overcome with this great temptation to have you, to hold you.” He said slightly embarrassed as the redness of his face increased as did the gleam in his eyes. “I do not know what this feeling is, but what I do know is that I’ve been having it since I first saw you at the party.”

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The events in the Zertinan Caverns were eventful to say the least. From fighting a fucking esper to the arrival of Judge Magister Ixion, and then to the pretty much bitchfest between Emiri and Nadeline. They went at it like no one could, but things took a very interesting turn as Jaakuna and Welsey had kissed them both. It was more shocking that Wesley made the first move than he actually doing it.

The entire walk back to Rabanastre was the most awkward one of all time. Sure, they would talk only when they needed to, but it was so quiet just cause of Nadeline and Wesley not really addressing whatever thing was between them. Jaakuna and Emiri, however, couldn’t stop talking about it. They gossiped and gossiped until they all arrived in Rabanastre. Even when they arrived there, Wesley and Nadeline hardly spoke. They all would get to the palace and while Jaakuna and Emiri would venture through the city just cause they wanted to talk freely, Wesley and Nadeline went to the castle. Not only would the time apart do Naddie and Emiri good, but the time alone to talk about what happened would do Wesley and Nadeline some good.

In the city level, Jaakuna and Emiri took it upon themselves to get some late lunch together. They went to the Sandsea. As they were seated to their table, they ordered some food and drinks. Jaakuna couldn’t withhold himself. “I so didn’t expect Wesley to do it? I thought it surely would have been Nadeline.” He said still in disbelief.

Meanwhile, in the castle, specifically in the garden, Nadeline and Wesley sat, sipping tea. The silence was so awkward, well there’s no way to describe it. Wesley was just thinking about what to say. Hell, what could he say. It surely was a shock for him just as much as it was for Nadeline. “So, um,” He stopped. He didn’t know how to address this matter without sounding disrespectful, then he decided. “So much for dinner huh?” He said laughing slightly as he took a sip of his tea.