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Ardyn | Final Fantasy XV

[scourgingstars]

[i; violet city]

[So this was hell, was it?]

[It wasn't what he expected, but what else could it be? After all, there wasn't much left to him now. They could spout all their nonsense about being 'taken to another world' all they pleased, but for Ardyn the truth was obvious. Mortal and powerless in a place this obnoxiously bright and peaceful, populated largely by people so aggressively compassionate...such rampant idiocy could only be his own personal hell. Perhaps it was well-deserved, could he really argue that?]

[There wasn't much he could do about it even if he had an argument to put forth, and instead he'd wound up sitting beneath a tree not far from Bellsprout Tower, a glass bottle in his hand that contained only grape juice and disappointment--and a small creature curled up next to him in the shade.]

[Might as well get used to his eternal punishment.]

[ii; diglett cave]

[Tilting his hat back slightly to get a clearer look at the map in his hand, a man in a long black coat stood outside the Pewter City entrance to Diglett Cave with a frown.]

Let me see if I've a grasp of this situation. [He said that to no one in particular, except maybe the Zorua at his feet.] A relatively short trip through a straightforward cave, or some weeks crossing over a mountain with all risk of being lost or perhaps even dying horribly?

[The foxlike Pokemon flicked an ear and tilted its head as if in agreement.]

Well, that's an obvious choice, then, isn't it? [Ardyn pocketed the map and...turned on his heel, heading in the direction of Mt. Moon instead. The bewildered Pokemon looked from the cave entrance to its Trainer in unmistakably openmouthed shock before having no choice but to chase after him.]

[iii; wildcard]

[any other ideas you've got, i'm pretty flexible]

Violet City

[cyan_maid]

[Ah, of course she's back in Violet City when the monks are harvesting grapes again. Of course Jane volunteered to help with the harvest, again. And of course, the monks paid her in grapes.

Again.

So here she is emerging from Bellsprout Tower with an actual, honest-to-god bushel of grapes, looking worn out and dirty and yet resigned, like, yes, I knew this was going to be how this shook out, look at me in my metaphorical clown shoes. The Audino next to her is also carrying a bushel because sweet fuck they sure harvested a lot of grapes today.]

Am I going to have to dry all these out...? I have the room back home, sure, but Ribbon can't feasibly eat this many raisins...

[...Oh hey, who's this hobo man]

...Hey, sir? This is kind of out of the blue, but do you want some free grapes?

[Thank fuck there are no ducks around here]

[scourgingstars]

[See? Concrete proof. People being nice out of the blue with no apparent thought for repayment?]

[Either everyone here was severely concussed, or Ardyn was definitely in hell.]

Do you often find yourself with an overabundance of grapes to the point where you've no other option but to give them to the first pitiful soul you encounter?

[Sir, this is a mcDonphan's.]

[cyan_maid]

...No?

[But it's happened at least one time and of course it was going to happen again.]

Just thought I'd ask is all. I have a Pokemon back home who loves raisins, and obviously I can just dry these to give to her, but at the same time she's small and I don't think she can feasibly eat all of this as raisins without getting sick. [She looks back at Sprout Tower.] You could also stop by the tower tomorrow and help the monks there with their grape harvest? They'll give you more grapes than you could ever want, if you don't want some of these.

[Ardyn, it's free grapes. They're free. You don't have to do anything to get them.]

[scourgingstars]

[WHAT'S THE CATCH]

I've no use for your pointless charity, and less interest in aiding them myself. Whyever should I?

[cyan_maid]

You get free food out of it.

[The Audino next to her casually peers at Ardyn, and then at his Zorua. Oh, she knows what this is! Hello, there is a fluffy pink creature coming over to share her bounty? Does fox want grapes?]

There's also only so much to do around here. I think the only other options, if you've already got a Zephyr Badge, is to watch Falkner's birds or...attend a school? And I am kind of too old to be at a school with ten year olds.

i

[aromancy]

[Ardyn isn't the only one enjoying such a fine spring day... although maybe calling it "enjoyment" is a bit of a stretch. But the young woman that's breached 6 foot and a little more seems to be taking a more genuine approach to it. A Vulpix trots at her feet as she comes over with a bag cradled in her arms, and she tilts her head over at the stranger underneath the tree.]

[Some people would just leave him be.]

[Elizabetta instead just walks right over.]

I don't suppose you mind sharing the shade, do you?

[scourgingstars]

[The answer came after no more hesitation than a long-suffering sigh, spoken dryly:]

I mind a great many things, and yet am utterly powerless to prevent them.

[Wasn't a no.]

[aromancy]

That's the spirit~.

[Elizabetta, no- ]

[Or, apparently, Elizabetta yes, because she's just settling herself in the shade as well with her skirt neatly smoothed out underneath her.]

Isn't it better to find enjoyment in what you can't control?

[scourgingstars]

While there is a certain appeal to unmitigated chaos, I prefer the sort that doesn't include me in the collateral damage.

[aromancy]

Oh, you look like you're doing just fine from where I'm sitting.

Violet City

[brokencode]

[There are a lot of disadvantages to growing up a not-so-metaphorical princess in a tower. One of those is that Angel never got the "don't talk to strangers" talk. And... arguably, this is the strangest, gruffest looking man she's ever come across. And while the sight of the man does make her vaguely uneasy, the apparent discomfort he seems to be feeling is... much more prevalent.]

Excuse me? [She clears her throat. Beside her, her Lucario lets out a low noise -- not quite a growl, but a warning nonetheless.] Are you alright?

[scourgingstars]

I'm delightful.

[The sarcasm was practically tangible, not at all helped by the snickering Zorua.]

[brokencode]

[Angel purses her lips. Her brows draw together in the slightest, a faint look of irritation crossing her face.]

Well -- I was going to ask if you needed any assistance. But since you're delightful, it seems I am not needed!

[scourgingstars]

Perhaps not!

[i'm so sorry for him.]

I am quite certain I am well beyond aid in this miserable place.

[brokencode]

[Those are the wrong words, Ardyn. While she might have been content to leave him at the first statement, the second half pings that meddlesome, guardian angel instinct.]

Has something happened to you here?

violet

[gainedlove]

[Frisk has been wandering around the city themself for a while, mostly getting used to things and taking in the sights. So it's no surprise they happen to eventually pass by this certain tree, and in so doing notice a certain bastard man settled underneath it looking peacefully miserable.]

[To which the obvious response is to walk right on over, stare at him for a solid five seconds, then plop down to sit so close they might as well perch in his lap.]

Hi.

[scourgingstars]

[What.]

[This was something of a new experience, as more often than not people gave him an abundance of space. Gods forbid anyone have to interact with Ardyn on a professional level.]

...Can I help you?

[gainedlove]

You seemed lonely.

[Yes, that is the entire reason they wandered over here with zero consideration for literally anything.]

What's your fox's name?

[scourgingstars]

[in full fairness, they are not necessarily wrong.]

...Rakshasa.

[Utterly bewildered by this entire interaction, for once he had no smart remark except to give an actual response.]

[gainedlove]

[Frisk smiles, nodding in approval, and reaches to pat it's head gently. Good foxes deserve good pats.]

That's a nice name. 'S it mean anythin'?

combo breaker (aka Diglett Cave)

[doodlesuits]

[Trey had just happened to be going this way as well, heading towards Pewter City for his own reasons. He can't help but quirk an eyebrow at what seemed to be Ardyn's thinking out loud.]

I'm sure most would disagree with that being the obvious choice.

[The Milcery bobbing in the air behind Trey can't help but laugh a little.]

[scourgingstars]

Fortunately, I am not most people.

[to say the least. The Zorua who was now more or less sulking caught up to its trainer as if resigned to the fact that this was clearly happening.]

[doodlesuits]

[He can't help but chuckle as he walks along behind.]

Any particular reason it's the obvious choice for you, then?

[scourgingstars]

Oh, I don't do 'cramped underground caves'.

[He didn't make the universal airquotes gesture, but it was extremely evident in his tone.]

The wasted time means little to me, a journey through and over a mountain sounds vastly preferable.

[His partner made a quiet snorting sound that was likely meant to be understood as 'yeah, maybe to you']