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Topic Started: Nov 26 2010, 09:02 PM (26,981 Views)
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Hydron Desert

“Lieutenant, is it? I was wondering if I might have a word.”

Didymus paused, listening to Knife but not taking his eyes off Rikku.

He thought he had heard of Knife's family, to a certain extend, every aristocrat family was known publically (obviously) and Didymus had studied up on as many aristocratic families as he can-being fascinated with politics and all.

Of course, he didn't think he knew any secrets...but he was wary around Knife.

"If you insist, than of course, but this is my post..." he said. "...I have to make sure our guide doesn't wander off or something...unless, perhaps, one of my fellows switches positions with me for a moment, I'm afraid that here I must remain, but of course I will bend my ear to your words here, if this be a place to hear them."

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[Hydron Desert]

Knife nodded his head, a jolly smile on his face.

“Not to worry, not to worry... this is as good a place as any. I noticed Don Gallic speaking with you a few moments ago, as well as David Rica and Ethan Vire... those are all men I'm well familiar with. Corporate heads. I simply wanted to make sure they weren't receiving any sort of special treatment...”

He lowered his voice a bit. “... Did they offer to pay you to value their lives over the rest of us, should something unfortunate happen?”
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"Either way, explosions are awesome!" Shimera stood up and looked around. Nothing much surrounding her. Just people talking and arguing and whatnot...and sand. Lots and lots of sand.

"I figured there would be more to a desert..." Shimera said to herself quietly.
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Didymus listened, running his priorities through his head...some people's survival in this case may be more critical than others...although he was hoping he wouldn't have to prioritize...

“... Did they offer to pay you to value their lives over the rest of us, should something unfortunate happen?”

A way out. A simple, honest answer.

"No. I've had no talk of the sort with them. Occasionally, they may have offered to help, and one told me that I was uptight, but nothing has been said of bribery. And I hope nothing is." he said.
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Knife tapped his chin, apparently thinking about Didymus' answer.

“Hmm... is that really true, I wonder? You're palling around with Malvin, aren't you? Some loyalty to their house? If they're not paying you off... perhaps young Miss. Alice is currying your favor in some other way, eh, boy?”

Knife gave a gruff laughter and slapped Didymus on the back in a friendly manner.

“I see how it is. Well I certainly can't compete there... but that's okay! Just get us back to Hydron safe, will you boy?”
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"Lieutenant Malvin has imparted no designs on me but those of the military's continuing mission, and I do intend to get you all to Hydron safely, sir." Didymus replied.

"Is that all?"

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It was all, and soon enough the group reached one of the massive walls of Hydron City. Almost instantly, a group of soldiers up on the wall called down to the group.

“Halt! Who are you? Hydron is off-limits to outsiders, turn back or--”

“This is Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin, Hydron Military-Police! The luxury ship that went down, we have the survivors. Open the gates now!”

After a moment, the soldier left the wall, while two others remained, their guns drawn. A few moments later, a rare sight happen – the great gate opened. Out stepped Colonel Mustang and several other soldiers.

“... Alice! Are you alright?” Mustang asked.

“Fine, sir. But we have injured here... we need to get them to a hospital soon.”

Mustang nodded. “I'll have my troops get right on it, escorting people who need it. I want you and Didymus at my office to brief me on this immediately.”


Stark, meanwhile, let out a sigh and turned to Crystal and Sama.

“You're welcome to come by the factory. I have a couple of other job interviews to give.”
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“I'll have my troops get right on it, escorting people who need it. I want you and Didymus at my office to brief me on this immediately.”

"Yes sir." Didymus said.

He looked to Rikku.

"I can't say I approve of your first designs against us, but you at least led us back without incident. Thank you."

He was quickly at Alice's side.

"Samuel's not coming? Strange...regardless, I suppose let's go."
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Rikku shrugged her shoulders.

“Hey, you were the bonehead who brought a bunch of rich people to the desert! If you don't expect to get robbed, stay in your fancy city.”

She clearly didn't think she did anything wrong.

“Anyway, I gotta go meet that Gallic guy! He said something about paying me... hehehehe...”

Rikku started off, but Mustang stepped in front of her.

“Hold on... you tried robbing them? That's a serious crime! You can't simply walk away...” Mustang started to say, but he trailed off as a short man with a small hat and a large nose waddled over.

“Oh, pish-posh Roy-boy! She helped us out, and she's quite pretty too, so let's cut her a break.” The Mayor chuckled to himself.

“... Of course, sir.” Roy nodded, clearly annoyed.


Alice, meanwhile, turned to Didymus. “Strange? Not really. We're the ranked officers... we'll be the ones to get whatever fallout there is.”
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Didymus paused when the mayor interceded on Rikku's behalf. True, he probably was going to consider her guiding them back even or something, but that last part hit something inside him.

THIS is how the mayor thinks? ...if looks were the judge of men, then how many of my fellows and I would be lost causes?

“Strange? Not really. We're the ranked officers... we'll be the ones to get whatever fallout there is.”

Didymus sighed.

"But isn't he...well, if it's just on us, no good trying to spread it around...let's go get this over with."

He considered trying to assume full responsibility and cover Alice...but decided to see where this would go first.
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Crystal sighed, happy that they had made it back to the gates without any major problems....

She looked up at Stark and nodded "Oh yes! Thank you!" she said enthusiastically

[...]

While the others seemed happy to be back Melanie wasn't too thrilled. The girl was still curious about the time they spent outside the wall...Their entire trip back (the girl forced to take a seat on the vehicle as per her mother's wishes) Melanie wondered what was out there....She also found herself looking over to Galv who wasn't too far away....

She decided she would ask Jason if she could come along next time Jason went to see Galv...She wanted to ask him something.

"Oh thank GOODNESS we're back...I've had enough of the desert..." Kanna muttered, stepping off of the car once it was safe to do so.

[...]

"Big brothers we're hooooooommmmeeee!" Colette exclaimed excitedly, still atop of Jimi's shoulders. She had never looked so happy to be back home!

[...]

Sophie seemed happy to be back as well....Well at least a little. Since they were on the outskirts of the city they were near her shop...Her grandfather wasn't going to be happy.

"Home....Great...."
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“You.”

Knife approached Sophie, holding a handkerchief up to his mouth as if he was afraid of catching something from the small girl.

“You're the one my son has taken a liking to.” He paused, looking annoyed. “Yes, well... you can come by our mansion for dinner sometime, then. Just... dress nicely. And I assume you know basic table manners?”

Knife is a bit of a jerk. At least Sire isn't around.

[…]

Alice shrugged her shoulders.

“The fact is, we were in charge here. Anything that goes wrong goes up the chain of command. It was our responsibility to make sure everything went without a hitch... and we ended up with a serious hitch.”

She looked downtrodden. “At any rate... it comes with our duty.”

[…]

Sama rubbed the back of his neck, but it seemed everything was fine. He let out a small sigh, looking down at his ruined suit. Stark had given it to him, and now it was ruined. Well, nothing he could do about that now.

“Well, at least we made it out of that... and I know it wasn't how I hoped it would go, but it was exciting!”

[…]

Rica adjusted his top hat, and approached Kanna.

“Ah, my dear! How are you doing today? I'd be happy to discuss a business deal as soon as you're ready. I understand if you need some time to readjust.”
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“The fact is, we were in charge here. Anything that goes wrong goes up the chain of command. It was our responsibility to make sure everything went without a hitch... and we ended up with a serious hitch. At any rate... it comes with our duty.”


"Indeed it does." Didymus replied. "Time to face the music."

He sighed, then chuckled.

So, they got me on day one of being Malvin's escort...blast. I suppose there may be some credit to us for protecting the aristocrats, but...well, still. This is their opportunity to do me in. The price of honor, perhaps.

He started stepping in the direction of Mustang's office.

"Well, let's get this over with, I suppose. Come along, if you would, please...lady Malvin."

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“Galv, I want you to go directly home, and wait for me there, okay?” Samuel said to Galv, who was looking over to Melanie.

“Huh? Yah, okay...” Galv said.

“What did I just tell you?” Samuel asked, frowning.

“Go home, wait for you...” Galv answered, still looking over at Melanie.

Samuel sighed, “Fine, you can say goodbye to the girl...Then directly home! Got it?”

“Thank you!” Galv said, turning to his father and hugging him, then hurrying over towards Melanie.

Samuel sighed, then headed over to Alice and Didymus.

“Sorry, I had to see to my son,” Samuel told them.



“Ahhhh, Rikku, right?” Gallic said, as Walter stood behind him, “I believe we have a matter of payment...”

He paused, as though an idea just came to him.

“Perhaps you may be interested in some employment? I could use someone like you, on the outside...” Gallic offered.



“The desert can be rather boring sometimes,” Cess said, “It depends on how you go about it.”

He grinned at Shimera, “Now then...I believe we have the rest of the day...Perhaps I can make it more exciting...”



“Hi Melanie...” Galv said, getting over to the transport device, by the girl, “So...ummm...I guess this is goodbye...I hope I get to see you again soon...”

Like Kanna would allow that.



“We are sis!” Jimi grinned, then looked around, spotting Stark. He walked over, Colette still on his shoulders.

“So, Mr. Stark,” Jimi said, Hammah standing by him now, “I believe you have a job offer for us?”
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Melanie frowned as Galv came over to say goodbye. She hopped from the car and stood in front of him.

"You're leaving?" she asked with a little sigh "....Yeah I guess that would make sense..."

She wondered if he lived around here...She had never been in the poorer section of the city...It was a bit depressing.

"Can I come visit you?" she asked, a bit quieter. "I mean you hang out with Jason right? I could maybe come with him next ti-"

"MELANIE GET OVER HERE AND AWAY FROM THAT FILTHY BOY!"

Melanie cringed and looked over her shoulder, calling out. "Y-Yes momma!" she called out, turning back to Galv for a moment. "Thanks for saving me and stuff....You're really nice"

Jason came over to the two placing a hand on his little sister's shoulder. "Come on Mel, before Kanna freaks out...."

He hadn't heard Melanie's plan to meet the boy again.

[...]

Once Kanna called out for her children she turned back to Rica. "Don't worry, I recover quickly...We can talk business tonight if you're interested. I'll make my children go out and see the opera or something..."

[...]

Colette eyed Stark from atop her brother's shoulders. She didn't like to talk to strangers so instead she just watched him.

[...]

Sophie blinked, looking over to Spoony's father....Who was pretty intimidating.

"Oh yeah! Of course I know table manners! I took one of those fancy classes when I was a kid and learned about all of the little forks and stuff! And finger sandwiches! And Tea! And cake! I know all about fancy eatin'!"

.....No she doesn't

"I just have to go check on my grandpa! Then i'll be right over! Could I have your address?

That was gonna be a loooong walk.

[...]

"Yeah, I just hope a job comes out of it" Crystal said with a little smile "I really could have used that money from the party..."
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