Day 138 // Open (and obviously backdated)

[fuckthemancers]

Who: Zulf and/or Zia PLUS YOU
Open: Open
When: 138
Where: Just entering the Bastion
What: Two Ura strangers arrive... Strangers to the people, at any rate, but the Bastion itself knows them quite well.
Format: Whatever
Warnings: None

Around midday, two new arrivals show up in the Bastion. Well... depending on your definition of "new". There's certainly a kind of look in their eyes as if they recognize the Bastion, but they both seem fairly surprised about something. Anyone who's gotten to know the native NPCs will be able to recognize that both the man and the young woman are Ura- it's the dark eyes, dark hair, and that bright clothing. In his hands, gripped tightly, is a Fang Repeater that looks out of place with him. In her palms, held uncertainly and far away from her, is a bright red War Machete.

They speak together in low voices for a short while, making quite a lot of hand gestures to various parts of the Bastion. The longer she stays and takes things in, the more the young woman seems to recover, eyes getting brighter and stance a little less uncertain. The man is quite clearly a bit more tense and certainly more suspicious. The pair seem to bicker for a short while before coming to an agreement. The young woman starts to set off... before rushing back to hand the machete to her friend. As the girl starts to go about the Bastion, the man sighs and heads immediately in the direction of the shrine without a sliver of indecision of where he's going.

Feel free to run into Zia exploring the Bastion, or Zulf either on his way to or already at the Shrine.

Comments

[fuckthemancers]

Yes...

[This time, he does notice the odd reaction but doesn't openly comment on it. There is a slight confused frown, however, and the quirk of an eyebrow. He hadn't really thought there would be any prejudice against Caelondian-born Ura... But he shouldn't be surprised. He hadn't thought the Caels were so bad with their prejudice, and look where that got him. Maybe Zayna just needs convincing that Zia is perfectly fine.]

It hadn't been easy for her living there, from what she's told me, and she's been very eager to learn about the Terminals. I've been wanting to properly teach her the language for quite some time now.

[bastionpc]

[It's not even an angry look, or judgmental. It's... wary. Wary in a strange way. Something in her dark eyes is almost betraying what she's thinking, but there's just enough hidden that it won't be pinpointed easily.]

Our cultures have been scattered by this. If there was ever a time to learn of one's origin, it's now, before history moves too far behind us.

[fuckthemancers]

I agree. Besides... It's important to know where you come from. I'd like to give her that knowledge before anything else happens.

I should stop making the conversation all about the two of us, however. What of you and your father? Judging by what you said earlier, it seems as though the two of you are quite skilled at keeping yourselves safe.

[bastionpc]

We've had some experience with it, yes. We were out on the Skyway alone for a good while before we found Night. Nursing her back to health and keeping ourselves safe was difficult, but I would like to believe it paid off in the end...

[fuckthemancers]

You've managed to find the Bastion.

[A slight smile to her.]

If you need help with anything, don't hesitate to let me know. Now more than ever, we need to look out for one another. I think that once I manage to settle down here, I may go out onto the Skyway myself. If you ever want me to look for anything, I'd gladly do what I can.

[bastionpc]

[That makes Zayna hesitate. Her expression is a little more readable this time, reflecting some one who isn't terribly used to having people be kind to her, or offer to go out of their way for her.

But she doesn't say as much, and there's a grateful nod.]

Thank you for the offer. I appreciate it, and I'm sure my father would as well.

[fuckthemancers]

[That's a more familiar expression; he made the same kind while he was still getting used to his Papa's unexpected kindness.]

It's no trouble at all. I'd tell you where to find me... But I haven't even found a place to stay as of yet.

[bastionpc]

Then I believe you have more settling in to do before you attempt to make more connections.

[fuckthemancers]

I really should... [A sheepish smile.] I suppose I'm simply caught in the habit of getting to know everyone right upon arrival. It's what I did when I arrived in Caelondia, too.

[bastionpc]

We're not going anywhere. I'm sure there will be more time to do so later, once you actually have found yourself a place to live in.

[fuckthemancers]

Of course. I suppose I will take my leave, then.

[Zulf turns to bow to her.]

It was an pleasure speaking with you, Zayna. Please give my well wishes to your father when he awakens.

[bastionpc]

[Zayna returned the bow with a deep nod of her own, hand to her chest as a sign of respect.]

I will, thank you. It was a pleasure speaking with you as well.