Nokai

Hello hello and welcome to the forum! /o/ Your character seems interesting What with all that mystery that's surrounding her >D

"Well, I have to make sure that you enjoy the food in-order to bait and lure you back in here once more." A tease when she was complimented for the seating placement of the Au Ra. Funny how it was easy for her to become friendly with the other, even if the fellow Yaya was a complete stranger to her. "Now then..." Ayaka moved closer towards the other, standing close beside Tayang as she took one of the menu and slid it to the front of the Xaela. "The dishes that I would like to recommend to you are these..." Two slender digits pointed at the items as she called out their names, explaining what they were. "This one is a customer's favorite: Meat Miqa'bob. They're tender dodo meat and ripe tomatoes on a stick, roasted into a succulent perfection. Another suggestion for your main dish would be the bacon broth. Like what the name suggests, it's a flavorful smoked bacon boiled with leek and garlic with a dash of black pepper. Its soup is to die for, really. And if that does not pique your interest, how about the rabbit pie? It's a freshly baked pastry with juicy marmot meat and diced carrot on the inside, seasoned with onions and pepper that brings out its flavor. And if you wish to have some greens, I would recommend the lentils and chestnuts as it is a Gridanian favorite with its one of a kind combined flavor of chestnut, lentil and mint. The crunchiness of the chestnut bits can simply make the meal very satisfying." Was she purposely trying to make the other hungry with her description? Yes, yes she was. She was still working after all. Was it working however? She was hoping it would. "Of course, the item I personally recommend to you would be the steamed catfish. I have a bias with seafood, you see." said the Raen with a small chuckle, now turning her attention to her fellow Au Ra. "I shall leave the drink decisions to you but I wish to mention that we have a special for today and that would be the rolandberry shaved ice. If your body feels warm, consuming this would definitely help you cool down." Ayaka paused for a while, letting her words sink in before speaking again. "Also ah... My shift is going to be over soon so if you do not mind waiting for a bit... I wish to be able to sit down and chat with you more, Yaya. You're very fun to talk with." She tucked a stray strand behind her horn as she smiled warmly, if not shyly, at the other. Ayaka usually uses honorifics when talking to another but this time, she was making an exception.

Ayaka's guilty pleasure is her insane love for chocolates. She'd probably do anything if the payment's good chocolate... That and oh... sexual pleasure is another thing that she knows is bad for her line of work but wants it anyways.

Those Au Ra hotties ahh <3

Thank you very much ; u ; <3 ----- Currently just hiding from everyone that messaged me, urk! Have some tiny Ayaka Not proud of it but guh--I'll have to redraw it in the future.

She actually found her lips twitching, a lopsided smile appearing on her features when the woman called her family. For some reason, they both had the same thought in their minds when they saw each other; which was a very amusing and warming thought for the Raen. Family... it has been forever since she heard someone use it so casually yet in a very sincere manner. And when the other continued to inform her of their similarities, Ayaka couldn't help but smile wider, a soft giggle escaping her lips finally. Tayang was definitely an interesting person. She only waved her hand when the other apologized for the sudden contact, the Raen shaking her head after. "Please do not worry about it. I do not mind what you just did." The waitress gave the other a small grin, "Us Yayas have to stick together after all, right? So it would make no sense if you do not express yourself properly." A playful wink at this as she turned about to search for a good table. She once more mentally patted herself on the back for accepting the job at The Axe and Owl. Because of this, she actually found herself relaxing and enjoying a small talk with a fellow Au Ra. And it has been a long time since she genuinely felt that. Fate, nay, The Twelve must be feeling quite generous to her. "Right this way please." She finally spread one of her arms to point at the direction of a vacant table near a window, where fresh air was definitely welcomed. Ayaka barely noticed the patrons surrounding them as she procured a small notepad and a quill, glancing at the Xaela as she pointed at the small tavern menu stacked in the middle of the table.. "So, are you here to order something big or just something to munch on?" She tilted her head, "Because if it is the former, I have a lot of dishes to suggest to you. I will do the same if it is the latter, so worry not. Oh! Of course if you have a preference, feel free to tell me and I will see if the kitchen has it."

She listened while the lalafell spoke, intrigued by his rather heavy accent. Ayaka could thankfully understand the blacksmith--somewhat--but that didn't make her any less curious of what sort of combinations were merged altogether to create such a unique sounding intonation. A mix of Lominsan folks and Ul'dah resident perhaps? Mayhap the locals of the Twelveswood? Then again, she should probably double check the enunciation of each place considering not all had such heavy accents while they spoke. Why was she bothering with it? Simple. She needed to learn how to speak differently in-case of unexpected situations. It was better to have several plans than none at all. "To the Wench we shall go then. I'm wanting for some of their clam chowder myself." Ayaka nodded after the lalafell seemed to have made up his mind for them. Money was not a problem to the Au Ra thanks to her work but a few gil saved might probably help her in the future. Besides, with how Chachanji reacted with her earlier suggestion of the Bismarck, it definitely must not be common for one to simply drop by unannounced like so. Perhaps next time she could use that new knowledge, but for now, she was only going to reflect on the mistake she made. When they've finally step foot inside the place, it showed how popular--regardless if most were drunk or near drunk sailors--the Drowning Wench was with how there were already several customers occupying the many tables of the place, even if there was a... unique combination of scent within the establishment. Thankfully though, there seemed to be enough vacant tables for a few more interested customers. A miqo'te with pink hair approached the two, giving them a practiced smile, "Welcome to the Drowning Wench, a place to leave your cares and troubles behind. Would you like a table?" asked the waitress, seemingly placing heavy emphasis on the, leave your cares and troubles behind, in her words, looking at both the Au Ra and the lalafell, her eyes showing slight recognition at them. "Yes, if you don't mind, we'd like to have that..." A pause as Ayaka looked about the place before pointing at one of the available tables. "Over there please." Said location was at the side by a bulletin board, a lamp hovering above it and giving the area ample light; Light that she wished for the smith to have when he will finally take a look at her blades. "I hope you don't mind that table, Mr. Gegenji. I thought you would need the light for when you are to look at them." said the Raen as she turned to look at the lalafell when the waitress nodded and proceeded to walk and guide the two to their table.

She hasn't seen any sort of seedy patrons nor interesting ones that day to report to Mr. Lag but she might have to rethink that thought because she found herself an Au Ra walking into the tavern. Her heart immediately skipped a beat, seeing something so familiar yet so distant due to the other being a daughter of the Dusk Mother. Nonetheless, they were so little of them in Eorza that she couldn't help but feel some sort of familial ties with them regardless if she has never even met or seen them for that matter. Maybe that was why she didn't have any hesitations in accepting the job offered to her by the tavern owner due to the fact that the woman was a Raen. At first she thought that the Au Ra was one of the seedy type due to her strange behavior but she found herself smiling when the Xaela was more of the latter. She could definitely relate with her difficulties in pronouncing the names of the Eorzeans, Elezens mostly. There's the Roegadyns as well but the Raen was too much of an admirer of said race that she didn't really cared much about it. However, she still continued to try and strive perfection in learning how to pronounce their names, copying Eorzan accents and trying to remove her Auri ones. It doesn't really help if people around her could barely understand her due to her inability to adapt. She was happy enough to see the entertaining sight, something new and refreshing in comparison to the dull though lively tavern but when she realized that the woman was approaching her, her lips broke into a warm smile as she pulled her hand away from her bright tail. "Hello to you too, Ms. Tayang. You have a very lovely name." A bow, "I am called Ayaka, Ayaka of the Yatsurugi Clan but please, call me Yaya." Then she let out a relieved soft chuckle, "You don't know how happy I am to see a fellow Au Ra as well. And here I thought you would just come in here to seek that Elezen and then leave immediately after." commented the braided waitress, eyes drinking in the sight of the Xaela. She definitely felt revitalized after seeing one of her people--a female at that--with their small and somewhat gentle and feminine face, albeit of the lustrous dark scaled family. "Will you be dining here? I do recommend one of their dishes today if you are planning to. It's rather delicious though I might just be biased since that's what I usually order during my breaks." added Ayaka with a somewhat embarrassed smile, her digits raised to partly cover her lips though she was prepared to lead the other to her table if she were to say yes to her question. She could start her information gathering with the other, but for now, she just wished to relish the time with her fellow Auri kind. She was going to set aside her work for later.

Well, I just ask $10 for each of 'em ; u ; Hnnng really? Can I throw money at you!? <33 Well, I just ask $10 for each of 'em ; u ; Hnnng really? Can I throw money at you!? <33 I might have to throw money at you too. Oh uhh--Sure? XDD I swear I feel like other commissioner artists here are smacking me right now for the price ahhh I'm sorry--I wasn't expecting to receive commissions here so I just derp haha

The tavern was busy, several patrons occupied the seats both inside and outside of The Axe and Owl establishment and none of them seemed to have any problems with their orders--not when the female Raen was in-charge of serving them. Of course, the bar and the kitchen staff were a huge help to that, making the day an excellent and organized meal time--if not profitable. The place was packed and there was an evident joy in the atmosphere, everyone either enjoying their ordered meals or chugging their drinks in gusto. There weren't much tables in the place but it was enough for the limited staff of the tavern to consider the state, busy. It wasn't Bismarck but it wasn't a cheap little shack either. The Axe and Owl was clean, devoid of any discarded bottles and plates on the floor--for now at least--and their meals were served fresh, warm and--if she wasn't biased--delicious. It was a while before rush hour finally ended--or at least, when a lot of the big groups finally left. The waitress let out a sigh as she leaned against one of the vacated tables, wearing a simple skirt and an apron as her temporary uniform for the place, her hair tied into its usual braid to stop it from getting into her horns and create messy knots. She just finished cleaning all of the unoccupied tables and from what she remembered, she would be able to take a break sometime soon. Not that she needed it. Nonetheless, she would happily use that time to gather information, if not to observe the patrons of the tavern. So far she hasn't seen any seedy patrons or interesting ones but she was fine with waiting. Ayaka was just glad for the lodge and job that she got from the place and if doing such minor tasks would be her only payment, then she had no problem with that at all. What was a few hours of work in-exchange for a good cover? However, for now, she was still on the clock and she still needed to wait on the current or hopefully incoming customers. And so, Ayaka waited while playing with her tail, eyes drawn to the entrance of the building.

-got too excited- :-3 Haha that you did but I'm thankful anyways since I actually forgot to post it until I replied to your PM Well, I just ask $10 for each of 'em ; u ;

You posted it before me haha But yeah, that was a commission for Lililove!

Oh these are so cute * A * <3 I want the WHM class icon haha ack Money y u do this--

Oh! Thank you all very much for the compliments haha. You're all making me smile too much Also ah--I finally had my first in-game RP and Ayaka met new friends! Even got herself a side-job/a-place-to-sleep via it! (Joined an FC so yeah ) They were both so sweet, IC and OOC CX <3 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48675714/FF14/First%20Friends.png[/img]

Like what Gegenji said, there are no rules when it comes to joining the RP world that is FF14 Though I suppose you just need to follow the basic lore so that you will be able to fit in nicely without any problems? But ah, I believe there is an unspoken rule about how the Warrior of Light isn't us considering they have their own story, A.K.A our MSQ in-game? (I mean we could be mini WoL's with tiny echoes in us but yeah lol) Other than that, yes, we're sharing our character's story with others and creating it with them as well as they go on and live in Eorza.

The lalafell's reaction to her suggestion made the Au Ra pause for a splitsecond. Maybe she shouldn't have been too eager to please the smith. She was new to Limsa Lominsa but she at least had an idea about the establiments in the city-state. Perhaps Ayaka should have suggested several more places for them to eat at but it was rather too late then. Who would have thought that she would make such an amateur mistake like that? Ayaka was hoping that the careless mistake she just made wouldn't cause any sort of complications later on. Gegenji was her last safe option after all. Such worries weren't seen on her face however as the Raen found herself letting out a soft giggle at the smith's reaction--rather, his stomach's. "Mhm, you're right about the vacancy problem but as for the gil one... Worry not, I have a few that I can spare." The Raen took the first step to moving to their location. "Those blades are just something very precious to me and I would really like it if it would be taken care of properly. I'm sure my dearest Father--may he rest in peace--would have desired the same as well." A short moment of silence came as the woman paused in her step, closing her eyes as if uttering a short prayer before resuming once more, turning her head to glance at her companion. "If the Bismarck won't have us, we can always return to the Drowning Wench. I've had a few of their morning meals and some drinks as well during evenings. It's where I've spent my nights whilst waiting for the guild to finish my order." Ayaka said after as they neared the mentioned establishment, the smell of alcohol and food blending in with the scent of Lominsan air as the faint chatter of the patrons could be heard from within. She honestly wouldn't mind picking the place first as it was better to hide within plain sight but if she could please the smith with better food then there might be a possibility that the given service would be better. "And maybe we can put more food in you." A slight tease from what the lalafell did earlier ago when he went and snacked on something. Ayaka's hand reached over to partly cover her mouth, a rather amused smile on her face. "We can't have you fainting out of hunger, yes?" Not that she can blame the smith considering she herself would have probably done the same if she packed some snacks with her.

Oh thank you very much! Your characters are interesting too! Will send ya a PM! C:

Oh damn that's gorgeous! * A * / Every cent in that commission was very very worth!

Hello hello! Glad to see more lurkers post haha Makes me feel not lonely as a newbie in the forums <3 But as for your question... I don't know if it'll help since it's somewhat the same as your answers haha but I tend to put a few starting guidelines for my character so that I'll at least know basic information about her. And then hope and pray to all that is mighty that I could find people to RP with to develop her properly and get to know her more I've always thought of character's bio to be always a WIP cos your character changes and you have to put that in it--Of course, changes that aren't drastic! Unless that needs to be done on your character or so--- ; u ;

My imagination was far--FAR better than what I've drawn down here and I'm very disappointed haha. Maybe I'll fix it in the future but for now, I'll kept it as is I need to think of a way to make the tattoo look busy instead of empty--BUT YEAH! Doodled the tattoo on Ayaka's back (Placeholder tattoo TBH lol) Here's the version where it's on Ayaka's back--BUT be warned! There's bare skin and bad anatomy gasp! [ Image ]

Ayaka's confidence on the lalafell increased tenfold as soon as she heard the little one spoke of his experiences with Doman blades. Hopefully he'll do a better job with the repair and modifications she wished to be done on the blades compared to the others. Or was she just a little bit too biased due to the fact that the newly assigned smith to her, executed an elegant Doman bow? Perhaps it was a bit of both... Was she being racist? Or was that her simply admiring the other? With her musings dismissed to the side, bright Raen eyes followed the package that was exchanged between the two smiths--Ayaka reckoned that it was her blades. She kept quiet as the woman only listened to the two, though her attention was mostly on the parcel, distracted by its presence. When the lalafell finally spoke to her, the Au Ra shifted her attention smoothly, giving the green haired male a gentle smile once more. "I think that would be a wonderful idea." A glance to the guild master who sported a bright smile on his face, "Thank you very much for the assistance, Mr. Brithael. I hope you and everyone else here will have a wonderful day." Another bow as the Raen took a few steps before her small companion, pushing the door open so that Chachanji may pass after. Ayaka had her back to the building but she was certain that she heard, if not sensed everyone letting out a sigh of relief in their departure. "Ah, I really hope they wouldn't dislike me for such things though Mr. Gegenji, if you won't mind... May we head to the Bismarck if not, mayhap the..." A pause as she tapped her chin. "Ah, right! The Drowning Wench to discuss things? I actually have a few more suggestions to the adjustments." finished Ayaka as she found herself squinting her eyes when she took a step outside, the sun still high up in the sky and the smell of the forgery leaving her senses as it was replaced with a blast of the strong scent of the sea. Green eyes met with the figure of the lalafell during it, Ayaka seemingly lost in thought as she gazed at the other. Chachanji was definitely going to be busy with that order. "Maybe even get ourselves something to eat?" continued the Raen shortly after. "I heard you tell the guild master that you came as soon as possible so I was worried that you missed a meal just for that." A tilt of her head as she tucked some stray strands of hair behind her horn once more, keeping it from being thrown about in the wind.

Oh thank you very much Tho I have yet to complete her profile haha. True with the whole character creation though! And I guess I'll send ya something via PM then? Haha imagine introducing em as such ha >D

Gasp! Tayang and Ayaka has the same nickname--At least, one of their nicknames haha. I'm pretty sure you can guess it But also, a fellow Au Ra! We should RP sometime, for homesickness kind of thing haha We can both try to awkwardly RP in-game or even here in the forums if you wish That and, welcome to being active in the forum haha

Ohhh I see I see! That's an interesting start for her. I hope to see more of your character then haha! Take your time in writing them! :3 I was just curious 'is all Even mine is still in WIP cos I still need to write down a lot of things for my character Maybe, if anything, we can make em interact sometime in the future o/ And yes, I am a newbie--A really super duper newbie on the server haha. Just got the slot during last maintenance So ever so slowly bringing my character up whenever I'm not on my main ; u ; I've been on the forums for almost half a year if not a year (Being a lurker) but I created a new account for my Balmung char so yeah.

If I'll ever see you in Ul'dah, I'll make sure to drop a hi before returning back to being a wallflower there haha I'd like to learn more about your character! Probably RP with them too! o/ Bodyguard for hire! But yes, hello! Welcome to the forum, dear lurker