Aer had been wandering around Limsa Lominsa, with no goal other than to enjoy the beautiful weather and have some peace to himself. Approaching the hawkers alley he suddenly hears familiar voice ring out from behind him "YOOHOO, AEEEEEER!!"
He turns around to see none other than one of his dearest friends, Puff Pastry. Puff and Aer had enjoyed many trips together, taking in many sights the world has to offer. Being of a considerable age difference, Aer had taken to Puff as more of a daughter figure.
"OI!!!" Aer yells back waving his arms cheerfully around. Puff runs slightly past Aer, but reaching back grabbing his hand and tugging him forward. "This is perfect timing! I hear there's a whole trove of goodies in the alley today just waiting to be owned by yours truly! You can help me carry it all!" she exclaims with a cheerful wink.
Aer didn't have any plans, and is always willing to help a friend. However, he couldn't help but feel this won't end well for him. He stares into her cheery face as she keeps tugging his hand, much like a child. He couldn't say no, he dared not ruin a smile so bright. "Ok lead the way!" Aer exclaims, allowing the petite Au Ra to appear to be dragging around a huge Roegadyn such as himself.
Now roaming the alley, Puff has been buying all sorts of trinkets and accessories left and right. She had given Aer a satchel for transport, that has been growing at a dangerous pace. Noticing the staggering amount if items piling up, he begins to protest but is suddenly interrupted by an ear piercing "EEEEEEEEE!!!" coming right out of Puff.
She's wagging her hips in motion, as if doing some sort of cheerful dance while examining these rings at a vendor. "THEY ARE SOOOO CUTE!!" she exclaims. Aer stares at the satchel, which he is now holding with both of his hands, then looks to Puff. "Didn't you...just buy a bunch of rings?" he asks. The peddler hears the Roegadyn's remark and replies quickly with "She may have, but not at these low prices of 300 hundred gil per ring!!"
Aer slowly turns to Puff after listening to the peddler, and her face is just filled with pure delight. "Sir I'll take two, no three, wait ten!! Puff exclaims. Aer shakes his head in the background. Puff goes to reach in her coin purse just to realize she's out of gil. She stares inside the emptiness, and slowly turns to Aer, seeming as if she's on the verge of tears. "So traaaaaaaigc!" she exclaims.
Aer sighs. He knew she had more than enough from her previous shopping, but couldn't bear to see her like that. "The pouch in my left side, take what you need." He says in a peculiar tone, much like a father would address their spoiled daughter. She doesn't hesitate one bit to the amount needed and pay the peddler. The peddler goes to hand Puff a small satchel of rings, but Puff motions toward Aer and his large satchel. With a devilish smile, the peddler tosses the small satchel perfectly on top and waved them goodbye.
Aer starts walking, unsure if he should've indulged in her spending habits. Before he could even give it much thought, he feels this giant thud against his back. Puff quickly scales Aer's back and places herself on his shoulders like some toddler. Aer looks up at Puff, who has the most childlike delight on her face. "Wow what wonderful bargains today!! Hey Aer, let's go grab some food!! All this shopping worked up an appetite!!" says Puff.
Aer begins walking forward while muttering to himself "A bargain would mean you have saved some gil, no?". Puff is humming cheerfully, and Aer couldn't help but hum along. Although it wasn't the day he planned, he couldn't help but feel blessed to be in the presence of such wonderful energy and friendship. As they venture forth he suddenly thinks to himself "Wait a minute….wouldn't I have to pay for food as well?"
