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Jancis Milburga: "At this time, Lady Iskierka has agreed to listen to your needs, your tales, and perchance give you a glimpse into the future, Althyk willing. If you wish to speak to her she shall be upon this rock."
Chachanji Gegenji approaches Iskierka nervously, tugging at his robes some.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Would you like to have your fortune told, sir?
Chachanji Gegenji: Err... if'n it's okay... can I ask about th' fortune of someone else?
Chachanji Gegenji: There's someone I'm... really worried about... 'n I don't know what to do.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Sure.
Iskierka Stormspeaker takes a seat.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: There, that's better. Now I can look you in the eye.
Chachanji Gegenji glances briefly over towards Leanne, then back at Iskierka.
Chachanji Gegenji: H-her fortune. *he motions as subtlety as he can towards Leanne*
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Sir?
Iskierka Stormspeaker snaps to get Chachanji's attention.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The time of a witch is not wisely wasted.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: What is her date of birth?
Chachanji Gegenji: Oh... um... d-dunno.
Chachanji Gegenji: I... never asked 'er.
Chachanji Gegenji is getting more and more nervous about this as the line grows.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Alright, we can work around that. There are other ways...
Chachanji Gegenji: ... Oh... she's... she's gettin' one herself. I'll... I'll jus' let everyone else go 'n try to listen in.
Chachanji Gegenji: My apologies.
Chachanji Gegenji bows courteously to Iskierka Stormspeaker.
Chachanji Gegenji retreats quickly, his face flush.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Alright, then.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Ha'uruh Nunh glances curiously at the small shape that runs away from the fortuneteller. It looked familiar, but he couldn't tell who it was in the hooded robe.
♪♪♪
Memeli Meli: Phew! That was a good walk thingy!
Leilani Leilai: That was a great storytellin' session!
Leilani Leilai: Y 'gotta get yer fortune told?
Memeli Meli: I don't think you gotta... But I wanna hear mine!
Leilani Leilai: Aye! Me too!
Leilani Leilai: Sounds excitin'!
Leilani Leilai: MEbbe I outta get in line~.
Memeli Meli: Hmm... Yeah! Let's get up there!
Memeli Meli: After you!
Leilani Leilai waves to Ha'uruh Nunh.
Leilani Leilai: I think th'line ends b'hind me ser!
Ha'uruh Nunh smiles at Leilani and nods. "Great, thanks."
Leilani Leilai continues jotting down notes from the many stories told in her tiny notepad.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Memeli Meli: Hrmm.. Is it my turn?
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Ah, Mameli, right? It is indeed, miss.
Memeli Meli: Tell me, tell me! Will I be rich and fabulous??
Iskierka Stormspeaker chuckles a bit. "That depends. Give me your palm and I'll see."
Memeli Meli does as instructed, bouncing a bit on her heels.
Iskierka Stormspeaker takes Memeli's hand and looks down at her palm, running her hands over the lines. "You're already quite fabulous, darling. And there are many ways to be rich."
Memeli Meli: Nyahaha! Ain't that the truth!
Iskierka Stormspeaker: I think you'll be quite satisfied with your fortunes.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Go forth and spread your fabulosity.
Memeli Meli wanders off...
♪♪♪
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Leilani Leilai waves to Iskierka Stormspeaker.
Leilani Leilai: I'm Leilani Leilai, aspirin' bard!
Iskierka Stormspeaker: What can I do for you?
Leilani Leilai: I would like t'know two things. is that okay? Or kin I only ask one?
Leilani Leilai: I gots pies if y'need compensation!
Leilani Leilai: Th'bestest pies in Gridania to be sure!
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Due to the volume of guests, I'm limiting people to one thing, but I can always take an appointment for you at a later time for the other matter.
Leilani Leilai: I'd like t'know if I'll ever get strong enough t'protect people.
Chachanji Gegenji grumbles. "I... I shoulda asked that..."
Iskierka Stormspeaker might be smiling under her mask.
Leilani Leilai: I've been practicin' m'bowery e'ery day, but I don't know if I'm gettin' any better.
Leilani Leilai: I'm also real little an' sometimes th'monsters are real big...
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Ah, I see. When is your nameday?
Leilani Leilai: I'm th'fifteenth day of th'Second Astral Moon~!
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Born under Thaliak the Scholar? The Ides, as well.
Leilani Leilai perks visibly!
Leilani Leilai: R-really?
Leilani Leilai: I didn' know which of th'twelve presided over m'namesday b'fore.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Strength is nothing without the wisdom to use it. You will grow, of course, but temper that strength with knowledge, and you will be able to protect whoever you care for.
Leilani Leilai looks at Iskierka Stormspeaker in shock!
Chachanji Gegenji listens to Leilani's fortune, taking the words to heart even though they're meant for another.
Leilani Leilai immediately scribbles down the seer's words in her tiny notepad.
Leilani Leilai: Thanks miss!
Leilani Leilai: I'll remember what y'said!
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You're quite welcome.
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Ha'uruh Nunh 's ears prick up despite himself. "She can see the future? Huh, that's a trick." He seems rather interested in that.
Leanne Delphium giggles. "I doubt she can see the future...thought would be nice."
Ha'uruh Nunh gets up, then offers a hand to Leanne to help her up.
Leanne Delphium accepts the help, nodding. "My thanks."
Ha'uruh Nunh: Guess I'll get in line then. I love stuff like fortune-telling and auguries...
Leanne Delphium: "Last time I had a fortune tell, my....future wasn't very kind."
Ha'uruh Nunh smiles at that. "Mine too."
Ha'uruh Nunh: I was told just how damn weak I am. And she was right, too.
Leanne Delphium: "...Thinking about it, it makes sense now...with all that happened." she smiles awkwardly. "...Well...mayhaps I could give it a shot...after you."
Ha'uruh Nunh nods at that. "Let's get in line then. Hey, maybe it'll be better this time for both of us."
Leanne Delphium: "One can always hope."
Ha'uruh Nunh glances down at the people still seated. "'Scuse me, you folks in line?"
Leilani Leilai: I think th'line ends b'hind me ser!
Ha'uruh Nunh smiles at Leilani and nods. "Great, thanks."
♪♪♪
Koporo Aporo "Didja enjoy m'story?"
Leanne Delphium smiles to Kopo. "Yup. Nice tale." she grins. "...Made me wish to join you on the stone."
Koporo Aporo wraps his arms around Leanne Delphium's legs and hugs them tightly. He's short, remember?
Leanne Delphium blinks, before giggling.
Leanne Delphium: "Here, a proper hug! No offense."
Koporo Aporo "None taken.
Koporo Aporo "Ya'll should git yer fortune told. I'm gettin' mine."
Leanne Delphium: "I'm after Howl. Hoping my fortune this time is...fairer."
Koporo Aporo "Ya'll need t'cheer up. Ya got me worried, Leanne..."
Leanne Delphium sighs. "...Just keep smiling for me, Kopo. That's enough."
Koporo Aporo nods, smiling as he is told. "Yes, Leanne!"
Leanne Delphium gives Kopo a thumbs up. "Good! Anyhow, best if I join the line already. Once more, lovely tale. Hope to hear more sometime."
Leanne Delphium pets Kopo non chalantly with a giggle before stepping in line behind Howl.
♪♪♪
Leanne Delphium: "Ah, hey, Oscare."
Oscare Iono lets off an acknowledging grunt.
Leanne Delphium clears throat. "FLYING SHARK!"
Ha'uruh Nunh starts as if noticing something for the first time, then his head swings back around to look at Warren.
Leanne Delphium: "....Who answered to me?"
Ha'uruh Nunh smiles and raises his hand in greeting to Warren before turning his attention back to waiting for his fortune.
Leanne Delphium blinks, confused. Shrugging, she looks over to Warren, waving to him with a gentle smile.
Warren Castille waves back, but keeps his distance.
Chachanji Gegenji hides awkwardly in the brush, waiting for Leanne's turn.
♪♪♪
Vaughn Antain lightly touches Leanne on the arm to get her attention. "Excuse me, sorry. I just wanted to say I missed your performance. You play beautifully and I hope you'll grace us with one next time."
Leanne Delphium blinks repeatedly, before actually blushing. "I-I...uhm...well, as I was speaking, I got sort of bummed in not participating when I began to saw you all..."
Leanne Delphium: "So....well....yeah!"
Leanne Delphium: "Count for me next time!"
Leanne Delphium nods!
Vaughn Antain smiles and nods. "Good, I'm glad."
Vaughn Antain: "Now...ah, I'll leave you to... Yes, sorry to intrude."
Leanne Delphium smiles. "One way or another, lovely tale, Mr. Vaughn. I was really touched by it." she chuckles, shaking her head. "Oh, don't worry."
♪♪♪
Iskierka Stormspeaker looks up. "Next?"
Ha'uruh Nunh immediately offers the fortuneteller a small something.
Ha'uruh Nunh: Please accept this, Wise One. Anything you can tell me is appreciated.
Ha'uruh Nunh 's tone is very respectful.
Iskierka Stormspeaker looks over the jewel. "That is very much appreciated. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?"
Chachanji Gegenji snaps his attention back to Howl, curious to hear his fortune despite being here to overhear Leanne's.
Ha'uruh Nunh: ... I want to be strong in a different way. In here.
Ha'uruh Nunh: Think that's in the cards for me...?
Iskierka Stormspeaker takes out a deck of cards from her pocket after putting away the jewel. She fans the cards out in front of her. "Pick one and see."
Ha'uruh Nunh closes his eyes and takes a card at random.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You have drawn Judgment.
Ha'uruh Nunh stares down at the card quietly, his mouth a stern line in his face. His ears tilt back with his thoughts.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The path of the righteous is treacherous, and perilous. Yet those who embark on it are enriched for their struggle. I have heard a Limsa Lominsan saying before. Calm seas never made an experience sailor.
Ha'uruh Nunh: ... Thank you, Wise One.
Ha'uruh Nunh returns the card silently.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You're quite welcome. Good luck.
Chachanji Gegenji is getting quite a bit of sage advice listening on the telling's of others.
Warren Castille smiles and welcomes Howl over to his side. "Did you hear what you were hoping for?>"
Ha'uruh Nunh goes over to Warren, sighing quietly. He scratches his ear and summons up a smile. "Hey. Didn't expect to see you here."
Ha'uruh Nunh: What I was hoping for...? No. But... probably it was what I needed to hear.
Warren Castille: "What do you mean?"
Ha'uruh Nunh grins up at Warren a bit weakly. "Seems the fortune said I'd be tempered by trials ahead. Sounds as if I'll either get stronger, or crack. Let's hope for the former, eh?"
Warren Castille: "You sure maybe they're not just late? We've already been through a bunch of trials as of late."
Ha'uruh Nunh says nothing, fingering his choker for a moment and looking down.
Warren Castille: "Whatever it is, we'll get through it together, right?"
Ha'uruh Nunh glances up at Warren, smiling a little and nodding. "Yeah. Can't be nothing we can't beat down, yeah?" His ear tilts back momentarily at Leanne's fortune; he can't quite resist the curiosity either.
Warren Castille steps forward and embraces Howl momentarily. "That's right."
Ha'uruh Nunh looks momentarily startled at the hug, but hugs Warren back warmly, his eyes closing for a moment.
Warren Castille: "How was the event? Sorry I missed it."
Ha'uruh Nunh: Was nice, really. Good stories, and some good singing. The Keeper's glad tonight I hope.
Warren Castille smiles and nods. "Sorry to have missed it indeed, then. Hope he's not too angry with me."
Ha'uruh Nunh grins at that, scratching his ear. "Eh, He's a patient and long-viewed sort, the Keeper. I'm sure he ain't too upset."
Warren Castille: "I'll try to do right by his children, then."
Ha'uruh Nunh: We gonna head back then?
Warren Castille: "Were you finished here? I hate to steal you away if you're not done."
Ha'uruh Nunh: Let me say night to Leanne, then I can head out.
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Leanne Delphium: "Hum.."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Koporo Aporo "Go on, Leanne."
Leanne Delphium took a deep breath. "Let's see if fate still hates me..."
Chachanji Gegenji inches forward now that it's Leanne's turn, almost stepping out of his brush hiding spot.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You're the one the hooded fellow asked about. What would you like to know?
Chachanji Gegenji looks at Iskierka Stormspeaker in shock!
Leanne Delphium: "So...uhm..." she fidgets for a moment. "...What I-hooded one?"
Leanne Delphium blinks.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: I appear to have made a faux pas. I apologize. Please let's focus.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: What would you like to know?
Leanne Delphium raises a brown, before sighing. "I...honestly dunno what I want to ask. I just came here wishing to know what future lies for me...last time I did such, it was horrid, and...as much as I didn't want to believe...well, let's say my life isn't all that much good."
Leanne Delphium: "...Will it get better in anyway...?"
Iskierka Stormspeaker fans out the cards in front of her. "Pick and see, friend."
Leanne Delphium looked at the cards for an awful amount of seconds. Gulping, she closes her eyes, and picks one at complete random.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The Empress. A card bearing fortune and wisdom.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Surely your hardships have given you a degree of insight, have they not?
Chachanji Gegenji finds himself nodding to Iskierka's question, as if it had been posed to him.
Leanne Delphium opened her eyes to take a look at the card. "...Well...partly, yes..."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The Empress is an extremely experienced woman. For every lesson learned, there is a scar to show for it.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: I hope you'll take that to heart.
Leanne Delphium: "I will...ponder about such."
Chachanji Gegenji grips one of the bush's branches, hoping Isk might say more. About Leanne's future, if she'll ever actually be happy...
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Jancis Milburga looks down at the stuffed animal in her long robes, poking at the bauble idly before looking up at the pilgrims lined up.
Jancis Milburga: "Thank you all for waiting for Iskierka's divinations and fortune."
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Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Iskierka Stormspeaker: How can I help you, sir?
Oscare Iono: "-- Good day, my lady. I have a lone question for you tonight. I wish to know if... if there's still a chance for me to recover from my grave."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Your grave?
Oscare Iono: "Yes."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You don't look dead.
Oscare Iono exhales deeply. "I meant metaphorically. If I can recover from my trauma. Emotional trauma, more exactly. If there's still a place for me."
Vaughn Antain turns his attention to the fortune telling.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: I see. That makes a lot more sense...
Iskierka Stormspeaker fans out the cards in front of him. "Pick one and see."
Oscare Iono hesitantly picks whatever card was in the furthest right of Iskierka's hands.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The Lovers. Love is for the living, friend.
Oscare Iono: "... Hm?"
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Life continues. It thrives, it flourishes. You drew the card of the lovers. The dead do not love. They are dead and feel nothing. You have feeling in your body, sense in your head. Life continues.
Roysia Stone paused as she heard the fortune, eyes slowly moving towards the teller.
Vaughn Antain shakes his head with a light laugh, returning to the fortunes.
Arielia Ryella gazes slowly turned upon Iskierka, her eyes set upon her with a pursed lips. Something somber stole Arie's demeanor as she released Roysia's waist, inclining her head with a quiet sigh.
Oscare Iono: "... Life continues, hm? Sense in my head? It makes sense in hindsight... But I feel nothing. Anyway, thank you."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Good luck.
Vaughn Antain: "Hmm..."
Jancis Milburga looks back with sad eyes, "He has been that way much of late, Oscare."
Vaughn Antain: "Oh, you know him?"
Jancis Milburga: "For my part, which I thought was well. But I seem to only bring him grief. Is a wonderful man truly. Should see him smile sometime."
Vaughn Antain nods, leaving Jancis with Tausen and joins Nathan with Oscare, keeping a safe distance.
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Nathan Telluride: "Oscare, do we need to talk about the Stropers?"
Oscare Iono silently shakes his head.
Oscare Iono: "Looks like a tentacle beast waiting for someone to pummel it to me."
Nathan Telluride: "Just as I said."
Oscare Iono: "-- I have a question."
Nathan Telluride: "Not for toothy there, I hope?"
Oscare Iono shakes his head again. "When you see your reflection in the water like this... what do you see?"
Oscare Iono inquires, immediately dipping his head to the mirroring water.
Nathan Telluride: "Is that a personal answer, or a philosophical one, you're after?"
Oscare Iono: "Whichever comes first."
Nathan Telluride: "Hm. I see that I might need a shave..."
Oscare Iono: "... Righhtt."
Nathan Telluride: "But if you want a philosophical answer... I see something I am pretty good with."
Oscare Iono: "I suppose that's one reality-- what?"
Nathan Telluride: "I see the reflection of someone who feels pretty blasted good about life, at the moment."
Oscare Iono: "... Hm."
Oscare Iono: "When don't I? I'm not cut out for this anymore. I feel as good as dead on the inside, I'd claim."
Oscare Iono: "-- Fucking stroper is ruining the scenery."
Vaughn Antain frowns at Oscare's words, but keeps silent.
Nathan Telluride: "Not cut out for... storytelling? Public events? Stinking pond water?"
Oscare Iono shakes his head. "Never mind it. I'm going home. Give Jancis my thanks and that I will seek her out later."
Nathan Telluride turns to Vaughn. "I just failed a diplomatic opportunity, didn't I?"
Vaughn Antain turns to Nathan. "Do you...know why he's like that? Do you know him as well?"
Nathan Telluride: "I can hardly say I know him very well at all. But I do hope he comes out of it."
Vaughn Antain: "Oh... I hope so too."
Vaughn Antain: "Lady Jancis seems to think highly of him, as does another friend of mine. Though, I only remembered the name spoken. I didn't realize that was him until today."
Nathan Telluride: "Jancis seems to know him best. But she's rather occupied in these sorts of occasions. Oscare does have a gift for tales; it's not something to give up lightly."
Vaughn Antain: "Hmm... Well, I hope to see him again soon. Ask how he's been, if he's feeling better."
Nathan Telluride chews his lip. "Give it time. The lure of the crowd has a power over men of certain talent. It can heal as well as harm. I'm sure it will find him."
Vaughn Antain smiles and bows to Nathan. "Mm, and thank you for your song as well. Safe travels."
Nathan Telluride: "Keep being a man to attract attention, Vaughn, no matter the sort, and never hide your truths."
Vaughn Antain: "OF course."
♪♪♪
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Next?
Koporo Aporo "Ma'am."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: How can I help you?
Koporo Aporo "...I...I wish t'ask. Of my future with Memeli Meli...Are we really meant t'be?"
Iskierka Stormspeaker spreads out her cards in front of him. "Let's see, shall we? Pick one."
Koporo Aporo "..."
Jancis Milburga turns, smiling at Tausen. "Did everyone stop grabbing at you for your story?"
Koporo Aporo silently, he looks over the cards, and points towards one in the center of the arrangement.
Iskierka Stormspeaker: The Hierophant. You know what this card is telling me?
Koporo Aporo "Isn't...Isn't the Hierophant a pious man?"
Iskierka Stormspeaker: He is.
Koporo Aporo "I ain't no preacher..."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: He's saying to be as you are... and that maybe instead of talking to a fortune teller about your future with Memeli, you should be discussing the matter with her.
Koporo Aporo "I...I see."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: Be open and honest, and all will be well.
Koporo Aporo "Thank ya, ma'am."
Iskierka Stormspeaker: You're welcome.
Koporo Aporo gives Iskierka Stormspeaker a Flame salute. "Fer coin an' country!"
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