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purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (♥» RDM; Grinning 2)

I'ziva Ganajai • Final Fantasy XIV

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
Action (Route 30); First week in game
[ You're greeted to a rather strange sight if you happen to be out along the route between Cherrygrove and Violet. There's a woman, somewhere in her mid or late twenties barreling out of the grass with a pair of pidgey's alternating between dive bombing her head and scratching at her shoulders. There are small twigs sticking out of her clothes, many with leaves still attached, and she looks both scratched up and bruised. Neither have anything to do with the flying types trying to maim her face. For her part she's cursing up a storm fit to make a PIRATE blush, shielding her face and head as best she can with one arm, the other holding a large, familiar green mottled egg. ]

Off- OFF!!! I need breakfast and I'm tired of poisonous berries! Go lay another and leave me be!



                                          Decide someone should probably warn her about trying to eat Pokemon eggs...
                                          Enjoy the show. Why not? This mess isn't YOUR problem.
                                          Throw some Pokeballs! ... What? You're HELPING!
                                          Try to steal the egg for yourself!
                                          Somehow get dragged into this madness.




[ She fusses, frustrated but not without understanding. Only natural that they'd want to defend their young, but seriously a woman's gotta eat! And what's more, she has a hungry nerd to feed! ]
Network Post; 3 months in game
[ The top of a marked face appears at the bottom of the feed, vibrant sea green eyes and a mop of platinum blonde hair hanging in the shot, a shock of whiter hair coloring the tip of the bangs. Judging by the way the feed trembles in a rhythm it's apparent that the woman filming is walking. 

Walking shaky cam. Exciting, right? Well, don't worry, there's definitely a voiceover coming, and if the crinkle at the corner of those eyes is any indication then there's some mischief afoot. ]


Morning to the rest of you out there. For those of you who didn't know, we're here at the Ruins of Alph, hoping to uncover the mystery of the unown

[ That last part is said in a dramatic stage whisper sort of way, the camera turning to show Ziva approaching a very tall, well dressed man currently absorbed in a stack of papers held in hand. Even in those brief seconds that the camera has landed on him he can be seen occasionally glancing from the papers to the ruins just in front of him. If he's aware of Ziva's approach he doesn't show it. Ziva uses the opportunity to circle him a bit, still speaking. ]

However, the greater mystery is standing before us right now! For your consideration, a wild Urianger. Studious, focused, master of the arcane! Not to mention a font of... very, very complicated words that usually spell out some form of wisdom or other. I've been observing him for the last three days and have yet to see him move so much as an ilm from this spot. Perhaps it's some form of meditative stance!

[ Ziva leave the man alone please. ]

What a find! I had to document this for posterity.
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3 months in, video

[personal profile] stardiving 2020-06-01 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Estinien has his face in his hands as he's watching all of this unfold. Why. Why are you like this. In fact...]

...why are you like this?

[Might as well ask! Ziva why.]

purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◘» DNC; Dunno what to tell you.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[The reply comes while she's sitting on a rock nearby, still filming Urianger, who's back is to the camera at the moment so it probably looks and sounds rather odd, the obvious disconnect between her voice and what SHOULD be his.]

I don't know what you mean.

[She is being a playful little shit. She knows exactly what you mean.]
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[personal profile] stardiving 2020-06-01 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Please never do this to him.]

I'm certain.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (♥» DNC; I can go the distance!)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[She will make no such damn promise.]

I'm bored. There aren't that many wild pokemon hanging about today and believe it or not, I'm trying not to disrupt his research. He's pretty focused.

[Not that she could, she thinks. He's pretty intensely into his recent findings right now, in her opinion. Shut up she's not smiling YOU'RE smiling.]

So what about you? What are you up to then?
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[personal profile] stardiving 2020-06-02 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
You ought be grateful, there are ghosts about there.

[Ask him how he knows. Just ask. The answer is the same as why he Elusive Jumped out of you asking him if he wanted to come with you and Urianger.]

I am on my way back to Goldenrod, I am in need of supplies that I can only find there.

[Much to his annoyance. Why does he have to keep going back to the cityyyy.]
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» DNC; No idea where I just woke up.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-02 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
[U said wot, mate?]

... There are what, now?

[Forget the rest. Answer the question, Estinien. She needs to know.]
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[personal profile] stardiving 2020-06-02 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[YOU HEARD HIM.]

Ghosts, I know not how many different types, but the Ruins are home to ghost Pokemon.

[This is why he said he wouldn't come with you were you not listening??]

They are capable of possessing people. Did so to me, not long after I arrived.

[And you know his history with that sort of thing. At least he didn't turn into a massive, furious dragon this time.]

They are not the only Pokemon that make their homes there--tis where I first caught Cathedral and Ratatoskr--but I shall not go back there.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◘» AST; Heart sick)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-02 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[SHE ASSUMED YOU WERE JUST BEING, YOU KNOW, ESTINIEN. It helps if you give your reasons BEFORE you Elusive Jump/Dragoon!Nope out of a conversation! 

She's turned the camera around by now so he'll be able to see that that comment earns a grimace of distaste. She understands his refusal and his unwillingness to speak on it, now and she's damn glad she didn't press. She'd just assumed something embarrassing or upsetting happened, but hadn't thought it to be quite that bad. The man's already been through it once, she can really only scarcely imagine how upsetting it would have been to deal with it yet again. 

She's been leery of running into them since realizing that she PROBABLY didn't have access to the Blessing of Light, here. If there was just one thing she relied upon Her blessing for it was protection against the Ascians ability to take over a person's body. She's had to assume that she didn't have such luxury here, which, alright, so long as the powers were turned off, fine.

But now she's got actual confirmation that ghost pokemon can possess people?

... Well, honestly, she probably still would've done it because Urianger wanted to come, but she would have at least warned him of the dangers, maybe not made their camp RIGHT ON THE BLOODY DOORSTEP (not quite literally). Moving camp is easy enough, at least.

Bottom line: ]


Damn. Well, I can't say I blame you there. One of these days I'll learn to do my homework before I go charging off. Glad to see you made it out alright, at least?

[There's a glance there. A silent: "You alright?", giving him an out in case he doesn't want to linger on the topic.]

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Video; 3 months etc

[personal profile] amaure 2020-06-01 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, he can't say this isn't entertaining, but...]

While your attempts at playing researcher has its charm, I would suggest something more befitting your skills, hero.

[There's an upward curl to the right corner of his mouth as he smirks.]

For example, playing fetch has ever has to be favorite of yours, yes? If you'd be so inclined, I may have a task for you that might better serve than your absurd attempts to appear scholarly.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» RDM; By the Twelve you're an idiot.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a JOKE. Lighten up.

[She replies, making a face and sticking out her tongue for emphasis after.

By the time he calls in Ziva is lying on her back on the ground with her legs braced against the wall next to the entrance. She gives him a flat look and is clearly pretty skeptical when she replies.]


... I don't know. Playing fetch sounds boring. Isn't that one of your cardinal sins?

[... Wait for it.]

... But what sort of task?
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[personal profile] amaure 2020-06-01 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[His eyebrows tick upward with her reference, amusement behind his golden eyes.]

Am I to believe you hold no favor in running about, fetching items while engaging in myriad, pointless chores you and yours get up to in the pursuit of all things good? My, perhaps I pegged you wrong.

[The sarcasm and condescension in his tone is thick as ever.]

Nevertheless, seeing as you are at the Ruins of Alph, there are a fair number of ghosts there, some I may yet find useful. Should you capture me a fair assortment of them, you will find yourself fairly rewarded.

Fairer yet if you happen across one called Honedge—I've yet to acquire one. 'Tis the soul of a departed soldier, bound to the blade that took its life. Needless to say, if you see a queer sword of sorts, you might do well in not grabbing its handle. Or, if you are feeling an inclination towards recklessness, do so.

I shall enjoy hearing about the results, hero.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» DNC; Let us be about it.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[In answer Ziva just. Sighs. It's rare that she doesn't feel fit to comment back, but honestly? She's been down this road a billion times already. Were she to admit that she finds the never ending fetch quests themselves to be tiresome, who knows how he might use that insight against her? Or if he would at all, really.

Besides, she does enjoy HELPING people, just. Chores. Always chores. By now she's become a Jack-of-Plenty-of-Trades and yet only a Master-of-Some. And so she simply fixes him with a flat look for his tone.

She listens as he goes on, and if she still had her miqo'te ears they would've perked and gone stiff at the mention of the word ghosts. As is, her expression goes almost painfully, carefully blank. The more that Emet-Selch explains the more uneasy she feels, one finger giving a jumpy twitch from around her hold on the pokegear.

She's quiet for what may seem a long time, considering the simple nature of the request (go catch some pokemon please and thank you.

Then, carefully:]


... I'll think about it.
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[personal profile] amaure 2020-06-01 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, he would absolutely use that information against her if he ever got it within his clutches. As he does with all information that enters that steel-trap of a mind of his. It's wise to keep information from him, especially something personal in nature.

However, that certainly was a long wait for a maybe, which in itself tells him something. Her overall reaction does not escape his notice, because while he might chatter on like he's the only thing in all of existence worth paying any mind to, he is ever perceptive of others. Ever watching. Observing.]


Is aught amiss? Surely you are not so bothered by such a task—or do you share the ill-favor our mutual dragoon acquaintance holds towards such creatures?
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» Mad; And not lose a wink of sleep.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-02 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
[She is not thrilled that he's noticed, but she's also not surprised that he's noticed. Again, if she had ears they'd be flat with annoyance. Her expression paints the picture perfectly fine without, however, before she can give some quip in reply he does manage to catch her attention.]

I've heard the rumors and I can't say I'm keen on the notion of serving as an involuntary meat suit for some wayward soul.

[Pointedly raising an eyebrow.]

Let's just say some mutual "acquaintances" have made the idea leave an even sourer taste...
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[personal profile] amaure 2020-06-02 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Worried that without your Mother's blessing your indomitable will shall prove otherwise?

[He asks in a tone that's dripping with smugness and mockery.]

Nevertheless, you have faced far greater foes than these laughable creatures. Perhaps I flatter you in believing 'twas not merely your gift that made you the hero that you are—or, rather, were as the case seems to be.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» RDM; ... WTF.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-02 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
... I mean...

[She frowns, makes a thoughtful, almost irritated sort of sound, and leaves that hanging there rather than finishing the thought.]

Never mind, and don't worry that pretty little skunk striped head about it. I've willpower for days. That being said, I'm not sure it's wise providing you with the means to run around possessing people.

[She'll just have to be sure to stock up on some Pokemon that can offer some resistance and protection.]

But I'll do it, if you'll do something particular for me in return. I doubt it'll be difficult for a man with your... charming persuasion skills. I'm looking for an unown.

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[personal profile] sinkorsink 2020-06-01 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The shenanigans of it all. By now, he's gotten used to her wilder tendencies. It would be hard not to, what with the Poisonous Berry Incident and her trying to fight everything herself despite the very specific laws that rule the world of "Pokemon." Not that he doesn't appreciate her company, of course.

Once her broadcast is finished, Urianger just kind of sighs before turning to look at her. ]


Mistress Ziva, if thou art most assuredly finished, I would ask for thy focus as our current endeavor requires.

[ It's mostly his endeavor. He's the one who wants to uncover the secrets of the Pokemon world, but look. He's a nerd he needs all the help he can get. ]

Whilst these ruins see an absence of yond "tall grass," the likelihood of encountering such hostile creatures within as without increases with every ilm explored. Such an inevitability shouldst see us prepared to face that which may lurk within these storied walls.

[ Translation: Yeah, there isn't any tall grass to worry about, but pokemon will probably still jump us. ]
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[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-01 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[She does have the good grace to flash a sheepish grin, then turns her attention back to the area they're in, though in a few minutes she's probably going to look pretty spooked (thank Emet).]

Sorry. It's been weeks but I'm still trying to get used to things being so quiet.

[She means overall. It seems odd to go weeks without the world as they know it threatening to burn down around their ears, or being tasked to help stop some war. And more "recently" back home all that business with the First.

She starts past, but pauses beside him, just before the threshold of the entrance, where she turns and leans back against the stone, arms folding casually, eyes scanning their surroundings in complete contradiction with--]


But don't worry so much! I have my Pokemon patrolling the perimeter.
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[personal profile] sinkorsink 2020-06-02 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ He knows what she means. Back home seemed to be something that needed to be done in order to prevent the end of the world. Literally, in the case of their most recent adventure. He won't deny it's a nice change of pace. Much as he enjoys being of help to his comrades, back home there was little time for leisurely pursuits. ]

Aye. Given the very nature of our travails on both the source and first, 'tis rare we see so much time afforded us. [ Says the man who has been ass deep in almost non-stop research. OKAY BUD.

Urianger starts to put away his notes but pauses to give her a Very Skeptical look at her words, his eyebrow raised and hand going to his chin in thought. ]


Hmm...Thy Pokemon was able to understand and execute such a request?

[ It's not that he thought them stupid, they were clearly capable of executing battle commands. It's just "patrol the perimeter" is much more complex than asking it to attack.

Still half in thought, he looks over at his own pokemon. Up until this point, the Unown had been mimicking Urianger by pretending to scrutinize the hieroglyphics on the wall. When it realizes Urianger is no longer focusing on his notes, however, it floats over to Ziva to spin around next to her. ]


To think them so intelligent...Given their place within the structure of this world and her people, I must needs admit I did dismiss that very notion. [ Dude's curious now, what have you done. ] Tell me, didst thou dedicate thy time to teach such commands, or was it already so capable when thou captured it?

[ HE THINKS HE KNOWS THE ANSWER BUT....just to be sure.... ]
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» RDM; Well IDK I mean he said FREE.)

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-02 08:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Ahh, but what if she purposely threw that bait out there to distract him from her shenanigans? After all, Urianger is one of the few people she rather dislikes the idea of having annoyed at her, in part because to annoy him means you've REALLY messed up rather royally, as she doesn't think she's ever once seen Urianger get so much as miffed unless it was over the loss or harm of one of their friends.

But also because upsetting Urianger was... kind of akin to kicking a puppy. Maybe just a bit above that. The man was so understanding and patient, she didn't want to repay that by upsetting him.

She wasn't afraid to tease the twins, or Thancred. She knew better than to try it with Y'shtola for many, many reasons (she was the prized pupil of Master Matoya, she knew black magic, you don't ever, ever, ever piss off your potential healers, she could send a man's confidence up in flames with the ferocity of an inferno, snap his masculinity in two with but a single, calmly spoken word-- just to name a few), and Tataru could give back just as wickedly as she got. Urianger, though- suffice it to say she wasn't willing to push the teasing too far. It felt as if there should be more to it, but she couldn't put a finger on the why of it, other than it felt wrong, somehow.

So, yes, she was quite relieved to see him take the invitation, and happy to talk about her team, besides.]


It seems to vary between creatures. Even within the same species their personalities seem as varied as people.

[She flashed the unown a smile that caused her eyes to crinkle, lifting a hand up to give it an affectionate little nudge, since it didn't really have a head to pat.]

They're damned smart, that's for certain. The younger wild ones needed to be taught, but the older lot seem to understand me just fine without me having to teach them. Some were just stubborn about it.
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[personal profile] sinkorsink 2020-06-07 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Luckily for her, he didn't mind the teasing in the least. Really, compared to dealing with Pixies for three years, this was nothing at all. Besides, her impish teasing was a welcome reminder of her presence here, of her safety despite all that had transpired before their arrival.

But he also welcomed the new information. He found himself constantly surprised and intrigued Pokemon and what they could do. He wished he had a way to study the Aether of this new world, assuming such fundamental principles still existed here. (But if not for Aether, then how are Pokemon capable of such feats of magic?) ]


Interesting. Were it not for my current research into the more mysterious aspects of this, the world of Pokemon, I would be most intrigued to learn more. Shouldst thou take heed of other such behavior, however, pray make note that I might later investigate further.

[ The Unknown, Eo, does a happy little spin before floating over to nudge Urianger. ]
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» RDM; Sitting)

Tagging this first so Moss can get her sample done!

[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-07 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[The sentiment is mutual. His reverting to old habits in this new place is a familiar comfort, and she's genuinely not sure what she'd do without it. Were any of the others here would she feel so at ease? Perhaps, but not for the same reasons. She can imagine the others taking to the world in various ways. Like her they would likely be forced to uncover new ways to spend their time and energies, but Urianger is right at home here. In turn that eases her mind considerably.

His request actually earns a short laugh, not teasing this time, though.]


You know, you may just be the only one of our circle still willing to read my reports. You're also the only one who's never volunteered feedback about them... Should I take your silence as acceptance, or are you simply too kind to point out my literary shortcomings?
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[personal profile] sinkorsink 2020-06-07 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ If there's one thing Urianger takes great comfort in, it's being able to lose himself in the familiarity of research. Such things have ever kept him occupied, from childhood to now, and he's glad to see that hold true in his new surroundings. It gives him something tangible to take hold of, a path to understanding he can walk. When he had been newly arrived on the first, Urianger had similarly taken to research, though the things he seeks to understand here are much less urgent than they had been back then.

Her questions cause him to chuckle softly and shake his head. ]


Thine reports...provideth a sequence of events true to necessity. Whilst sometimes sparce, 'tis rare I must needs seek thee out to fully grasp that which occurred. Shouldst thou wish to behold true "literary shortcomings," I would endeavor thee to seek out Mistress Lyse upon our return to the Source.
purrrrfection: original character: Ziva Ganajai [Cactuar] (◙» DNC; DUDE WTF WHY)

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[personal profile] purrrrfection 2020-06-07 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[The laughter that precedes his response is a warm sound, so she knows that even if his response is teasing it'll be well intended. What she DIDN'T expect was for him to tease LYSE instead. For a full count of six, Ziva could do nothing but stare at Urianger. She was just... floored.]
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