Now here I stand, oh in the morning sunshine, dreaming only of the promised land...

[throw_stone]

Who: Ramza Lugria (throw_stone) and Walter (beholdmydemons).
Where: Cherrygrove Inn!
When: The morning of 27/8.
Summary: Ramza and Walter meet, there is discussion afoot.
Rating: Um. Nothing bad should be happening, but I can edit if it does.
Log:
[It was just another day at the Inn - it was easy for Ramza. Work here in the mornings, the PokeShop in the evening, make a tidy amount of PokeDollars.

Did everything in this world have a connection to that word? Pokemon? It still rung odd to the young Beoulve - why would they do that, of all things? But, it was another day - another chance to continue learning to live as these people do every day. To fit in as any normal person would.
Wait, was that...]
...Walter?
[He looked to be coming this way, and... wow. He looked tired, for sure. Ah - no. He should... stay behind the reception desk. There's no need for him to rush out and escort him in, is there?]

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[throw_stone]

[--Woah! As soon as it appears, Ramza does get into a defensive stance - grabbing something from his bag.

Don't judge him, he's been picking up a few pebbles. They may rob his sword, but they won't rob his throwing arm.]
What sort of beast is that?!
[He's looking pretty serious. You know, as he has a stone ready to throw at a fire-moth.]

[beholdmydemons]

[Walter raises his arms a little like he wants to be ready to punch something but also doesn't want to immediately show aggression around things this big. When the Volcarona doesn't attack after a few seconds, he slowly moves his hands to the side, palms facing front in the universal "everyone calm down" gesture.]

Hold. [Then, to the moth:] Is your name Edgar?

[Sure is. nbd. Where's my trainer?

Walter lets his hands fall and looks over at Ramza. It's docile, chill.]

[throw_stone]

[After a few more moments, Ramza does lower his arms - and his stance relaxes, if only a little bit. The heat from the creature is... warm. Relax, Ramza! You've heard of people who can speak to beasts - perhaps you can try. Taking a step forward, he still keeps his distance, not moving quickly.

And then, he speaks.]
Walter here - he found you, inside that... device. [The PC - Ramza does look to it.] You've not been sent to harm him, have you?

[beholdmydemons]

[Edgar makes moth noises, whatever those may be. They don't sound like an affirmative.

That the Pokemon is clearly a Fire-type immediately endears it to Walter. If it was in the PC...under his name...even if he didn't catch it himself...that gives him a good chance of it joining him, right? Because he wants it. It's cool.]

Are you to be my ally, then? [He straightens without thinking about it, adopting the firm expression that he's found instills confidence in demons without angering them.

Edgar mostly just seems confused in a mellow way, glancing around as best a moth can. He hovers closer and makes a humming sound, though, seeming accepting of the idea.]

[throw_stone]

[...So it's some sort of gift... if it is not fighting.

But still. That creature is larger then him - Ramza is quite nervous, even it he does not show it in his face. He's no coward.] It seems we've gathered another ally... [And then, Ramza gets an idea. If the devices here have given his friend a Pokemon, he might have...] Perhaps one has arrived for me, as well. Do you mind?
[After all, perhaps he has gotten one? Or perhaps it would not have - that would be fine, as well.]

[beholdmydemons]

Take your time. [Walter fumbles with the options, but manages to log out and steps away to smalltalk with the moth. Even if he doesn't have Demolingual, he can...attempt to further court its favor...?

By the time Ramza's done with the PC, Edgar has decided that his trainer's head and shoulders make a great perch to chill out on. Walter doesn't look too comfortable under a hundred pounds of moth, but he's not going to vocally complain if it means he has a GIANT FIRE BUG.]

So, er, is there anything...?

[throw_stone]

[...Nothing. Ramza turns - his face serious when he sees where the moth is, he does look a little defensive. But, all Ramza does is shake his head.]
It seems you've gotten favour of the gods.
[He steps aside - nothing in there, just as Ramza implied. His Hoothoot, however, is now nesting on the computer, fluffing up a little.]

[beholdmydemons]

[Walter snorts, staggering a little when Edgar's wings flare out briefly and upset his balance.] That's...passing odd. From where did you come? [He glances up as best he can, but the moth is too comfortable where it is to respond, simply wrapping his legs more firmly around Walter's head.] Hrk.

[throw_stone]

[Ramza can't help but get a little closer - he's still got some of that natural fear over a giant firemoth, even if it has't done much.
It hasn't done too much to harm them... nothing at all.]
Perhaps the PokeDex will have information on whatever species 'Edgar' is.
[Hopefully. Maybe. No promises. These electronic devices are so confusing!]

[beholdmydemons]

Make haste, if you can... [he doesn't know how much longer he can support 100 pounds of bug]

[throw_stone]

[It takes a few moments, but Ramza points his Pokegear at the moth - and, quite suddenly, information appears on his screen.]
'Tis named Volcarona - a combination of Bug and Fire types. It is... [a pause] This device says it is a replacement for the sun, in times the sun could not reach the planet.
[...Is it a literal god? Ramza is not sure of that - he then hands Walter his Pokegear, with the Pokedex entry still up.]

[beholdmydemons]

[nnngh] What does that- [owwWWWWWW MY SHOULDERS] -hoy, Edgar- [ :/ fine. He moves off of Walter's head, and Walter reaches back with a wince of pain to rub his neck.]

...ahh...replacement? Why would the sun not reach the earth? [He takes the Pokegear, scrolling through the entry himself with a puzzled look.]

[throw_stone]

[Don't mind the death glares, Edgar. You're not to hurt his new friend. But Ramza turns back to Walter, letting him browse at his leisure. What a wonderful thing, holding all of this information. When Ramza skimmed, though, it had no idea where they were found...]
It mentioned volcanic ash - perhaps this land had a Cataclysm?
[whoops mentioning ivalice events without much canon mentioned just so casually]

[beholdmydemons]

[...yeah no, that one's just getting you a little blank stare. They don't have volcanoes in Mikado, and Walter isn't sure what that whole sentence there is supposed to mean.]

Vol...canic...? [elaborate]

[throw_stone]

[Ramza gives a quizzical look to Walter.]
You've not heard that word before? Volcanic... comes from volcano, large mountains which sometime unleash liquid flames, along with dust. It could block the sun, if it were erupting for long enough.
[Though, there's only one active Volcano in Ivalice - Mount Bervenia (where, in the future, cloud strife somehow lost his sword HOW THE HECK DO YOU EVEN DO THAT DUDE) - Ramza knows a little bit about them, from his studies.]

[beholdmydemons]

A burning mountain? [This is one of those intense "if I hadn't recently learned that demons were real, I'd look at you like you were a crackpot" moments that Walter gets every now and then. He may even be making the "you're a crackpot" face anyways, on account of just how bizarre this idea is.] You're...not japing?

[throw_stone]

I'd not make up a lie like that.
[He'd not lie in general, except about his name. And he's kept his serious lineface!]
Though, it is not quite burning... it does not disappear, even as the liquid flame flows. It just continues.

[beholdmydemons]

...Heh. [He sounds vaguely impressed with the sound of it.] I suppose I'd have to see it for myself to understand. But...you think that could keep the sun from shining? And a creature like this one bore the light instead...?

[throw_stone]

It it were thick enough, yes. It would stop the sun from getting to the land...
[He looks back to Edgar, at those wings.]
But this beast - it does look rather bright, does it not?

[beholdmydemons]

[Walter hums noncommittally and regards the moth. Yeah, it...yeah, it looks pretty cool.

He grins a little.]

I'm pleased with it. I have a fondness for fire, besides - we'll be a good match. [Does the moth like scritchies? Aww yeah the moth likes scritchies. (He'll never stop wondering where the hell it came from, though.)

ALRIGHTY THEN, with a half-turn and grin to Ramza:] Have we any more business here?

[throw_stone]

[An affinity for fire? (Now he's gotta find him a volcano I MEAN--) Ramza just gives the slightest of nods. There doesn't seem to be anything else to do here, right now.]
No - I think the next place you should see, however, is the shops. After we allow Hildegard and Edgar rest, if they desire.
[Because he's not going to be shopping for both of them, and they need to think of supplies for when their eggs hatch.
He hopes, anyway. How did he become the tutorial man?]

[beholdmydemons]

[You tired, moth?

...Moth's good. Back into the Pokeball you go, buddy (you too, rat.)]

Ready when you are.

[throw_stone]

[A nod, as Ramza turns to Hildegard.]
...Fly back to the room - the window is open.
[Yeah, Ramza left the window open in the inn room. The Hoothoot lets out a squawk, before spreading out her wings - and flying off.
Without hesitation, Ramza started to walk off.]
The shops here also use these cards - to help with payment. Though it may seem odd not to carry Gil - or whatever you called your money - 'tis apparently 'safer' this way.
[look at the way he assumes you have money in your world
how cute]

[beholdmydemons]

[...I'm honestly not sure what Macca is supposed to be, so yeah let's just assume it looks like coins.

Walter wrinkles his nose, following Ramza and taking out that card to look at it again.]

How is this meant to help with payment?