Jig

One word... PERSONA! *summons his persona* This one steals the show for me. As an RPG and as a fighting game. I'm a sucker for modern-supernatural themes and this game is no exception. I love the concept. I love the mood and I love the music... OMG THE MUSIC! I played only P3 and P4... planning on playing the previous ones too. I'm also playing my ass out in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Holy crap this game is awesome. Other RPGs... well... Elysia is officially my BFF now... I can agree with every word there. I ADORE Legend of Mana. I also love Kingdom Hearts - man this game gives me feels.

Okay! You asked for it! *He throws her over his shoulder and carries to work, wrapped in a blanket* *the aftermath* *epilogue* My work here is done... All in the name of productivity and being an active worker! No lazyness allowed on my watch! I feel satisfied. Both of us learned a lesson today... She will know that even when sheltered in a warm blanket, no one can run from work... And I will... Think twice before dragging lazy woman to work...

Okay! You asked for it! *He throws her over his shoulder and carries to work, wrapped in a blanket*

Jigumundo sighed at the ridiculousness of this situation and stepepd towards food stand noticing some snacks being fruit slices on a stick covered in honey. "No one's getting hurt today... believe me or not... I can't even bielieve I'm saying this..." Jig tossed his entire coin pouch on the counter and pointed on previously spotted snacks. "I want six of them..." The Professor took some of them fruits-on-a-sticks and handled them to everyone. "Here. Enjoy..." His tone of voice being calm and yet resigned and cynical. Probably due to trying hard to be nice. He promised... When he gave the snack to Sakura, Jig noticed her urge to cuddle him in her eyes. "Don't you even think about it!" - Jigumundo furrowed with a slight threat in his voice.

*tries to steal the blanket* Stand up lazy bum! :U Work ain't gonna do itself! *suffers the same problem*

Innitiative: - Meiko - Inessa Day 1 Ul'dah - The Weaver's Guild The room's inside seemed fine. No traps at all. No further notes around. Just some fashion masterpieces and a lonely golden hat laying lonely on the floor. Upon further investigation Inessa could confirm that the object is not rigged and will not trigger any trap. Women's actions certainly gathered a few alarmed guildmembers who would like to check what's happening, since the precious vault was opened and the shock attendant experienced was so intense she passed out. Poor girl. Meiko didn't found any clues around. Then Inessa finally picked up the hat. By checking it's inside she has found a note, plucked there. [align=center][/align] Then she noticed one more thing. The hat left some mark on her hands. Her palms were covered by gold dust or dye. Hard to tell at first glance.

"I'm... Fine..." Jig tried to stand up on trembling legs, supporting himself by the couch. His right arm was still hanging motionless. He still had no sensation in it. He noticed Ququki. "Ququki... are you all right?" Jig asked through his teeth still feeling pain, however she could hear concern in Professor's voice. Then he saw Cookie holding his staff, showing even bigger concern on his face, yet trying to act cool. "Mind... giving it back to me?" He tries to move towards his student, supporting himself on every object he came across, almost tripping at one moment. "It's not... safe..."

Innitiative: - Meiko - Inessa Day 1 Ul'dah - The Weaver's Guild Inessa peeked inside the dark room, letting some light through slightly opened door. Inside was some real fasion-trasury. Really expensive clothes, finished with gold, silver and platinum, along with jewels. In the center, on the floor, laid a golden top-hat with some red gems around the rack. It was just laying there, casually. Was that it? Inessa lifted her eyebrow. Something was not right. Meiko watched upon unconcious attendant before entering guild's fashion wault. Poor girl is so fired if Redolent Rose finds out...

I just adore her work. She has a beautiful and soothing voice. At least for me. I'm no judge or music critic and I certainly don't have an ear for music... But her performances are making me feel better for some reason. This one is amazing.

Jigumundo treasures his personal space and hates when 'an outsider' tries to touch him. His reactions could vary from ironic to extremely violent, depentind on his actual mood. Being a moody character is an actually a 100-sided dice roll to determine how could he react. However, he don't mind being touched by people he knows or appreciate like his students or (few) friends. Introverted personality is difficult to approach. He loves cuddling... he could never admit it, but he likes it. BUT only with ONE CERTAIN person... and only if alone. The other thing are his gloves which he never wears off. NEVER. As for Seth - the guy is Jigumundo's polar opposite. Touching people is part of his job as entertainer, or thief. The point of the touch might vary, however...

Innitiative: - Meiko - Inessa Day 1 Ul'dah - The Weaver's Guild psbEdw963X4 The attendant who actually was a cute red-haired Miqo'te spoke to her two new customers:- "So sorry. Master Redolent Rose is not available right now. But I presume you are interested in his crafting? He certainly is a talented person. He does some wonders with a needle and thread. Maybe you would want to take a look at his other work and choose something from it? The prices can be high, but you will be satisfied for sure! Come with me!" She started leading the invesitgators further inside the guildhouse, showing them some outstanding weaving. All done by Redolent Rose himself. Golden threads, jewels and other expensive additions. Certainly masterpieces. Soon after they approached some big, steel-supported door. - "Well... wa can't go any further. Behind those doors are master's most precious work. He's the only person who has keys to this place." - girl pushed the door handle to demonstrate, they're locked. The door opened. - "See? Locked..." - Miqo'te opened her eyes in ave just to pass out. Did someone unlocked them while master was absent...? That could cause some questions.

Glaring at people (expect being creepy) had its benefits. Jigumundo was able to notice things, ordinary man couldn't like... sudden changes in women emotions. He could hear even the slightest sigh. Well... now he heard a growl from the depths of seven hells which was actually Martsia's stomach. He reached for his pouch to offer some food to girls. Then he noticed something. Food stand was just next to alchemy reagents. Was gods just mocking him? Brimstone! Breadrolls! Distilled water! Cinammon buns! Bomb ash! DODO STEAK! BOMB PROJECT! HAPPY MELODY! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU~! "Let's go grab something to eat..." - he sighed and took his coin pouch.

Innitiative: - Meiko - Inessa Day 1 Ul'dah - The Gould Court 4wFpz281Cvk As soon as t he Moogle flew away with the messa, Meiko made her way back to the gold court to do some investigation. The Gold Court and the marketplace near it were of course the places where Ul'dahn elites liked to do their shopping, especially where it comes to extravagance. Several hours left when Meiko was wandering around the location, asking questions. - No, I have no idea. - A golden hat? Don't be ridiculous. - What? Who would've wanted such thing? - Lady? Are you insane? That was no use. The concept of golden, jewelled hat was too much for people. They were probably right about that - this IS ridiculous. That actually made her wonder. Why would The Flea wanted to steal this in the first place? What made him do this much effort. Steal this and leave clues? What even were those clues? To where he hid his loot? Or his hideout? Hard to tell. Meiko took another glance at the first riddle, when she felt that her linkpearl went active. She'd pluck it in her ear to hear some schreechy and anoying voice. "This is Fafonji Neneji speaking! I believe I have pleasure to speak with Miss Amano? Listen, I don't know what are you playing. There was a detective at my house a few hours ago on the same chase you are after I gave her some clues. I'm not really sure she's able to catch this filthy thief, so your message gave me some hope there's still some people competent enough to solve such case. I will tell you what she heard from me. She figured that location where I got the hat is the key, so I told her I bought it in Weaver's guild. It was custom made by Master Redolent Rose. That is all." Weavers guild. Of course. "And one more thing. Please don't be too curious, like Miss Hara there... Curiousity kills - as they say" - was that actually a threat? Nevertheless, Meiko made her way towards the Weaver's guild. Day 1 Ul'dah - The Weaver's guild Evening The guild was about to be closed, but Meiko was lucky enough to make it in time before guildmembers started leaving. Thre were still some customers inside. She saw a person - Miqo'te approaching her position. Could it be 'Miss Hara', Neneji mentioned about?

Darkness. Cold. Nothinge else... Void started to fill Jigumundo's mind as his conciousness slipped away once again. He felt nothing... curling himself in the void's cold and unwelcoming womb, awaiting it to swallow him whole. He laid there patiently, awaiting what is about to come. Yet a warm hand ceressed his hair. Reached itself to grab him. The Professor accepted this offer. He'd reach his own hand to grab the one that wanted to help him. Jigumundo opened his eyes slowly. Everything hurts... His right arm... useless. Laying flat, with no feeling at all. He turned his head to the side, seeing Melody asleep next to him. "M-Melody..." - He whispered quietly, not being able to speak louder. He wriggled on the couch to slide down to the floor. Just to sit next to her. He bumped slightly, feeling every his move. Reaching his healthy hand towards her, to feebly grab her hand. She looked so calm. All the time Jig was asleep he could hear her faint voice in the distance, trying to save him. She succeded. Was that the fabled power of love? Or Melody is just skilled enough to being able to save him regardless of their feelings towards each other? Or maybe both? Nevertheless, Jig was glad to see her. He'd lean towards her to support his head agianst her's. He closed his eyes enjoying this brief closeness.

Innitiative: - Meiko On hold: - Inessa Day 1 The Hustings Strip a50ZFGdZGqY On the other side of the note, appeared a message written in heat sensitive ink. [align=center][/align] Meiko couldn't resist the feeling she's being mocked here... The Flea surely have cheeky sense of humor.

I'm curious who will join the badguys. Gaius? Also... ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN!

*stuck in work* %&@# 50 Shades of Grey, period! - Said every movie theatre employee ever, including myself....

Innitiative: - Meiko On hold: - Inessa Day 1 The Hustings Strip a50ZFGdZGqY Meiko inspected the knife carefully. The blade was slightly curved on the tip giving it a swashbuckling feeling. The handle was wrapped in high-quality animal skin... hard to tell which one's skin it is at the first glance. [align=center][/align] Something was sticking out a bit, outside of handle wrapping. Another note? Meiko took it out and opened a folded piece of paper that was hidden in it. [align=center][/align]

"Q-Ququki?" Professor murmured hearing his student's voice. Not exactly concious... yet that seemed enough to talk, or at least moan. "Don't ever... use it..." Cryptic message, to be sure? Don't ever use... what? Professor reached his hand to his student. The hand was covered with scars and disgusting traces of burns, that didn't got enough treatment and hasn't healed really well. "P-Promise me..."

Glares at Martsia for a bit thinking... Certainly this girl can quickly loose her attention. What did she wanted with him anyway? Think's he's no good for Melody or something? Well... certainly there was some truth in that but he tries his best. A little vote of confidence will do him good. Wait... what? Jigumundo searched for Melody in this ruckus. There she was. Being clever as always. This girl is so sweet. What the hell even happened at that Ball, anyway, making Jig so soft and polite all of sudden!? Jigumundo never really cared about anyone in his life without few exceptions from the past, but now? What's with this girl? Looking at her is making his legs tremble and heart beating faster. And this feeling up in the stomach... annoying. What the hell is he even thinking about?! Bomb! Think about the bomb! Jig groaned quietly as coming towards Melody. "Any good?" - He asked and gazed upon Ana. - "Oh... Hello Miss... Ana, was it?."

Innitiative: - Inessa - Meiko Day 1 The Goblet - Neneji's Estate Lalafell rolled his eyes while looking upon the insolent detective. - "Well that's not really hard to deduce where one can get custom-made hat like that, Miss Hara. Someone of your position and profession should be able to get it herself, don't you think? Maybe you really don't. Let me enlighten you then. I ordered the hat at Weaver's Guild. It was made by Master Redolent Rose himself!" - if someone was insolent here, that certainly was Neneji. Day 1 Ul'dah - The Gold Court The sultansoworn gazed upon Meiko as if she was insane. He blinked slowly thinking about an answer. - "I'm sorry miss... No one passed here for at least an hour." His answer was certainly honest and devastating altogether... was she just hearing voices? Or maybe she's paranoid? Probably just her imagination. As the Paladin turned to walk away, Meiko noticed something on the balcony's railing. A note pinned with a throwing knife. Meiko took the note. [align=center][/align] What an asshole...

Darkness. Unspeakable void. The cold. Jigumundo felt only that. He was warned about this. He was warned about consequences of overusing it. He thought that if justified, it will not do him any harm. "I was... so wrong..." Protecting Melody was top priority. Everything other was meaningless. His health, collateral damage, random victims... nothing else was more important than her safety. Even if he used Mortine's aether against him, he'd still had to pour in some of his power. He's drained. So exhausted... His body is shaking. The fever so high... Near death experiences certainly are traumatising. Yet they engender some lesson. Valuable knowledge that Jigumundo treasures so much. How could he be so stupid...?! "Jig!" - Jugumundo heard Melody's echoing voice, as she's trying to reach him through the void. Professor didn't felt anything. Only cold. "I... I... underestimated him..." - Jig mumbled, regaining his conciousness slowly. He was shaking. His right arm felt... like he'd lost it. No feeling at all. It was limp. He closed his eyes to loose it again and fell to the void... His palms for the first time stripped of gloves for everyone to see. Filled with scars and poorly healed traces of burns and cuts. Not really a pretty sight. Regaining conciousness again he'd reach his left hand towards Melody. -"M-Melody...? I'm.. glad you're safe..." - last thing he said befoere the hand fell as he lost it again...

Innitiative: - Inessa - Meiko Day 1 The Goblet - Neneji's estate. - "Miss Hara!" - Neneji retorts. - "I do believe someone like you had done your homework and know something about the person she speaks with. Thus you know that I am hardly a gentleman and I'm not going to treat you like one if you get me annoyed. I'm always getting what I want and this situation is NO EXCEPTION. It will not be... So let me get this straight. You ask your questions about THE ACTUAL JOB you took and those gentlemen here will not try to... show you where the exit is. I hardly believe that you want to be tossed outside half-concious, aren't you, hmm?" Neneji certainly looks like he's losing patience. Day 1 Ul'dah - The Gold Court The only answer Meiko gets is silence. Only some footsteps on the higher part of the court. Somewhere from Hustings Strip, she might assume. Was that the murderer she thought about? Or someone else? The Flea perhaps? No... or maybe? Soon after the terrible sensation of unwanted attention stopped and meiko had the opportunity to relax a while. Hopefully it wont happen again. The feeling was certainly unsettling.

Innitiative: - Inessa - Meiko Day 1 The Goblet - Neneji's estate. Neneji furrowed his brows upon hearing the investigator's qustion.- "I do believe that this scoundrel is not the reason you came here, detective, am I correct?" Beaten Miqo'te started mumbling something but since he's gagged anything he's trying to say is beyond understandable. Yet it doesn't require much intelligence to deduce that those are not the kindest words ever and they are aimed towards the Lalafell. Neneji snapped his fingers, making one of his goons painfully kick the victim straight in the ribs, shutting him up. - I hope you are the help that Captain Fitzroy promised, hmm? Don't mention the thief we're taking care of... we are trying our best to find out who robbed us by ourselves. However any helping hand is appreciated." - Neneji grabbed a piece of cloth and wiped his bloody hands. He'd then repeat the previous question with some more intimidating tone: -"How can I help you, Miss Hara!?" - he smiled. Day 1 Ul'dah - The Gold Court On the way to The Goblet Meiko made her way to Neneji's Estate. The shortest route was of course through the Gold Court. It was late afternoon so the place was rather empty. She passed a few pedestrians and went past the fountain. Something was not right...She had this weird feeling, as if she was being getting more attention than necessary. Was she being observed? She didn't want to exaggerate, but in all honesty, if she was, this busy-body's eyes that were too interested in what she's doing were getting more and more intense.