Ul’dah, Night - Hihijewa Spire - Topmost Floor.
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Consequences of Being UnsubtleHihisa looked out at the Ul’dahian cityscape - even at night, airships flew in overhead as the sound of wind mixed with the noise of the crowds below. In the past, it was rather costly to keep Ul’dah lit all hours of a sun. However with the introduction of magitek and advances by the Ossuary and the Goldsmith’s Guild, Ul’dah practically glowed in the darkness, drawing in predator and fodder from malms away. She signed as she laid by the window, absentmindedly watching the little people move about. Sometimes you see interesting things, other times boring clockwork, but her father enjoyed such sights and engrained the importance of watching the flows of people and their passions.
A door opened and a figure entered the room, the door wasn’t the entry door but a hidden door on the side, utilized by the more subtle players of Hihisa’s family. Wings briefly flutter then fall silent, this meant the guardian sensed no threat from this new intruder… Hihisa could guess the identity of one of her favorite pieces. Without taking her eyes off the crowd below, Hihisa asked, “What brings you this late into my chambers, my adherent?†A soft response came forth, “My lady, I have come to report on my findings.†“Ho?†Hihisa finally turned her head and glanced at the adherent, “What have you discovered?†Hihisa regard the figure, and gave a soft smile that would be mistaken for a sneer by those unfamiliar with her.
The adherent was kneeling on the ground, she lifted her head, eyes with rings that reflecting the city’s lights. “The woman… rescued by adventurers from Horizon, Ut’lahni may be associated with another figure named S’lahni, whom is a person of interest in regards to the Chocobo that you desire.†Hihisa stared thoughtfully at the adherent, “Mayhap she found a new Nunh. They say tribal miqo’te change their first letter to identify with a new tribe that they are accepted into.†Hihisa looked through her nearby stack of papers and notes, she keeps them close, although she maintains copies hidden within the Ossuary.
“Where did you find this information?†Hihisa inquired of the adherent, “I followed the bard. She’s not that hard to track, especially in light of the city.†Hihisa giggled softly, “I suppose she should learn things about operating in Ul’dah. Least of all talking about such things so openly.†Hihisa popped up on a chair and started writing down notes, “Anything else, my adherent?†The adherent glanced at Hihisa, as if in thought, “I believe the bard thinks that the Dove was carrying the Chocobo, but it has since disappeared since we lost that black market contact.†Hihisa files through her notes once more, “Humph. Does he think he can hide from me? Nay, perhaps he doesn’t need to consciously hide from anyone, at least not anymore.â€
The adherent looked up at Hihisa, “There is more. It seems Keketilo managed to recover the Chocobo through the shadows, yet was betrayed by his hand at the last moment.†Hihisa glanced at the adherent, “Is that so? Humph. Heh….†Hihisa broke out into a cackling laugh, “Ahaha. I suppose he hasn’t learned all that much.†Hihisa smiled once more at the adherent. “Trusting mercenaries to find his work, you believe he would have found trusted subordinates by now. Mayhap his previous experiences made him hesitant, although far too late now.†Hihisa turned to the window before making a smug command to her adherent, “Contact the Toll, tell them I’ll offer a substantial reward for information regarding the Chocobo. Add in that if they find it first, after allowing me a few suns to handle it, they can keep it.â€
The adherent tilted her head in confusion, “I though the Lady wishes to keep the object?â€, Hihisa giggled at her adherent’s response. “I do not wish to handle such a tainted object. It would attract far more vilekin then I can tolerate, although I would like to handle it for a few. Mayhap I’ll show it off to Father. This is what your daughter has done! Not my fool of a brother!†Hihisa smiled snuggly once more. Hisa looked out once more at the city, and her smile broke into a giggle, drowned out by the voices of the city below, as the adherent looked on.
A door opened and a figure entered the room, the door wasn’t the entry door but a hidden door on the side, utilized by the more subtle players of Hihisa’s family. Wings briefly flutter then fall silent, this meant the guardian sensed no threat from this new intruder… Hihisa could guess the identity of one of her favorite pieces. Without taking her eyes off the crowd below, Hihisa asked, “What brings you this late into my chambers, my adherent?†A soft response came forth, “My lady, I have come to report on my findings.†“Ho?†Hihisa finally turned her head and glanced at the adherent, “What have you discovered?†Hihisa regard the figure, and gave a soft smile that would be mistaken for a sneer by those unfamiliar with her.
The adherent was kneeling on the ground, she lifted her head, eyes with rings that reflecting the city’s lights. “The woman… rescued by adventurers from Horizon, Ut’lahni may be associated with another figure named S’lahni, whom is a person of interest in regards to the Chocobo that you desire.†Hihisa stared thoughtfully at the adherent, “Mayhap she found a new Nunh. They say tribal miqo’te change their first letter to identify with a new tribe that they are accepted into.†Hihisa looked through her nearby stack of papers and notes, she keeps them close, although she maintains copies hidden within the Ossuary.
“Where did you find this information?†Hihisa inquired of the adherent, “I followed the bard. She’s not that hard to track, especially in light of the city.†Hihisa giggled softly, “I suppose she should learn things about operating in Ul’dah. Least of all talking about such things so openly.†Hihisa popped up on a chair and started writing down notes, “Anything else, my adherent?†The adherent glanced at Hihisa, as if in thought, “I believe the bard thinks that the Dove was carrying the Chocobo, but it has since disappeared since we lost that black market contact.†Hihisa files through her notes once more, “Humph. Does he think he can hide from me? Nay, perhaps he doesn’t need to consciously hide from anyone, at least not anymore.â€
The adherent looked up at Hihisa, “There is more. It seems Keketilo managed to recover the Chocobo through the shadows, yet was betrayed by his hand at the last moment.†Hihisa glanced at the adherent, “Is that so? Humph. Heh….†Hihisa broke out into a cackling laugh, “Ahaha. I suppose he hasn’t learned all that much.†Hihisa smiled once more at the adherent. “Trusting mercenaries to find his work, you believe he would have found trusted subordinates by now. Mayhap his previous experiences made him hesitant, although far too late now.†Hihisa turned to the window before making a smug command to her adherent, “Contact the Toll, tell them I’ll offer a substantial reward for information regarding the Chocobo. Add in that if they find it first, after allowing me a few suns to handle it, they can keep it.â€
The adherent tilted her head in confusion, “I though the Lady wishes to keep the object?â€, Hihisa giggled at her adherent’s response. “I do not wish to handle such a tainted object. It would attract far more vilekin then I can tolerate, although I would like to handle it for a few. Mayhap I’ll show it off to Father. This is what your daughter has done! Not my fool of a brother!†Hihisa smiled snuggly once more. Hisa looked out once more at the city, and her smile broke into a giggle, drowned out by the voices of the city below, as the adherent looked on.
