Lunar Princess

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Many Moons Ago [Halvallian Past]

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     ….Another Night, Another Buck. Oh How Mundane….       

Granted, the nightclub did offer some excitement every blue moon; however, it was rarely enough to quench away the boredom that was growing deep inside of her. As if in stark-contrast to the prevalent postulation that all creatures were habitual by nature, Sapphire viewed the attainment of such continuous tedium as injudicious; potentially lethal in its normalization. After all, idleness might as well have been synonymous with weakness; for the ill-prepared are rarely kept on their toes and thus inevitably fall. As such, determination fueled her disinclination to adopt the role of sheep to the slaughter; even if that meant trekking the wolves den from time to time.

In doing so, she decided to take a gamble and adventure elsewhere for once. Her destination: a local tavern located on the portside of Sin City. A hotspot rumored to be under investigation for supplying intel to Zein forces, specifically information pertaining to the deployment of monsters across different geographical locations. Of course, not much was known about the source of information, nor their retrieval methods. Though, there were plenty of theories circulating the community forums, most of which held no practicality but there were some useful tidbits that caught her attention.

                                 One way or another I’ll get my hands on it…

The following day, fashioned in a tightly-fitted red dress, she arrived at her destination. From noon to evening, she wasted free-time chatting with the locals. Most of which were fishermen from the neighboring districts, who happened to work off the pier. Looking for a good time, as most did, she managed to use her assets in order to gather some additional information regarding the rumored informant. Of course, it was nothing substantial but it was enough to point her in the right direction.

After a few more hours, Sapphire decided to take a step outside, breaking away momentarily to gaze out at the ocean. For a few minutes, she took in the sights and sounds of the area, as her mind began sorting through all the information she had collected until eventually catching a glimpse of something dropping from the sky.

Hmmm…. How interesting. I could use a break from the sausage fest, especially since their bone dry in terms of usefulness.

With a gentle smile, she eagerly approached the woman. “Not every day you see an angel fall from the sky. Tell me, do you come here often or is this a fated meeting from heaven itself~?

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Being so absorbed into thought, the sudden voice cascaded into her with obscene force. Had this been a few weeks ago she would have jumped out of her skin and accidentally caused the town into a subsequent panic attack. Yet, she would not have dared come out like this at that time, before she had learned enough about the flora and fauna to make due.

Rather, her head tilted to the source. Tsuki had chosen this time particularly for the rumored plant that gave off a vibrant turquoise glow in the twilight. More importantly, she chose this time to avoid people, and yet here she was. Given the location, there was no possible way she wasn’t the target of the remarks.

Angel? So she saw the descent. I’ll have to do better next time.

Thumbing a corner of the page she was on into a crease, she slowly cinched her hand until the book gently snapped shut. Her eye danced around, absorbing the details of the woman who had come to her. The outfit she wore in a strict contrast to her own -- firmly hugging the body rather than draped around it. And the colors she chose, vibrant and eye catching, rather than blend-able with a serene environment.

“I am no angel, if you came over here to speak with one I advise you look elsewhere.” Though she already knew that wasn’t the intent, she had heard such words before; fun and enlightening meant to impress the receiver. Perhaps back then she would have responded in kind, the thought graced her mind like a stray spark off of flint and tinder.

“Is there something I can do for you? You don’t seem the type to wander out here for fun.”

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“Nice to meet you Luna! I’m Arcueid! As for the cloud.. I’m afraid not. I thought I slept in my bed one night, but when I woke up I was next to that big tree..”

Arcueid looks away from Luna, instead surveying the counter-top as her voice trails into more of a whisper.

“I wasn’t feeling well when I woke up, but it’s a bit better now. But talking with people and drinking made me forget how tired–” Not minding how she’s interrupted mid-sentence by a wide-mouthed yawn, she starts stretching her arms as if she just woke up on an early morning. She breathes out and looks at Luna, smiling cheekily at her, but Arcueid continues promptly.

“Do you know a way I can get back home? And where we are? I’ve never heard of a town called Salopetri where I lived..”

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“Arcueid. I see.” A rather peculiar name, though most taken in by the cloud had a name easily remember-able. Unique and one of a kind like the person, as was the woman in front of her, though she wouldn’t ever tell someone that. It would probably be regarded as and ‘odd thing to say’, yet that wasn’t out of the ordinary for her most would tell you.

Luna couldn’t help but be intrigued by the blonde’s speech. Surely she would have been slapped upside the head as a kid should she yawn like that in front of company, even if they were someone close. Her mind vaguely wondered the upbringing required to have that, to simply not care about it. Realizing her grey matter had scampered about her focus quickly snapped back to Arcueid.

“As of now, I do not know a way home, I’ve been searching but its been to no avail...”

Searching in this sense was a strong term. She rather enjoyed not being held to her previous homes nasty expectations, and being a recluse here was a lot easier. “You are on Halvalla, that much I can tell you, though I’m not sure I can answer all of your questions about this place.” 

This was, of course, aside from the easy questions whose answers plagued the pages of a book she wrote. But most who asked about where they were asked questions that did not have a chapter, even a sentence, in that book.

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“Mm! And I woke up at this big tree nearby..” Arcueid replies quizzically, pressing her lips together and fumbling with the handle of her tankard after looking at the picture of the cloud, not bothering to read the illegibly scrawled notes.

“But these guys are happy to have me here so it wasn’t pointless I guess!” She gestures at the bartender, waiting for a reaction from her newfound company. 

“Anyway, do you know what that cloud is?

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Oh! Also, what’s your name?”

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Big tree... I’ll have to look at it later.

With a matter-of-fact expression Tsuki nimbly scooped the book back up, “Yes, I’m sure they are.”, a thin finger pressed against her drawing while she spoke. As she thought she momentarily focused on the ridges of the paper created by the many lines depressed into it, temporarily amused by the crisscrossed valleys of ink.

“No, I don’t fully know what the cloud is. You wouldn’t happen to remember anything about it while you were in it, do you?” Probably a hopeless cause, being in the cloud was like being asleep up until you landed on the planet, no one ever remembered.

Her head twitched up. Surely her Mother would have scolded her, it was unbecoming to not properly introduce herself, especially before requesting information, even if the other party thought of such information as being unimportant.

“My name...” she paused for a second. “You may call me Luna. It is a pleasure to meet you.”

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Arcuied beams happily at the newest arrival, a girl, who stands at the entrance for a few seconds looking lost. She enthusiastically waves the girl over to the counter with a cheery “Hello!” and a wide smile.

To her surprise, the girl responds to her by taking her seat at the counter, leaving just one seat between them, then immediately asks a question. 

“Are you new here?”

At first the question was startling, but after a second of silence, Arcueid, practically glowing from the fact that the girl had sat near her, lets out a quick “Mm!” 

She goes on talking, putting her tankard down on the counter and spinning around on her round seat to face her the girl directly.

“How did you know? I got here not long ago but no one knows about the cloud thing!”

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So, this was worthwhile after all. “I see.” With a smooth movement, Tsukiko rummaged been her kimono before pulling out a small book. Before she could continue in any way she froze to watch the blond woman. Just how much energy did she possess? It looked like she could fall out of her chair from not being able to sit still. Though perhaps that was in comparison to herself, who would probably be described as a statue by some.

A gentle push of air magic and the book landed on the counter, flipped to a page. “Is that the cloud?” Tsuki’s slender finger targeted a pen & ink drawing surrounded by a cryptic writing pointing to different parts, much like a anatomical model with notes. 

It was unlikely that the girl would say no, she had definitely seen one land this way, and this girl definitely stood out as not being from anywhere she had been on this planet. Though if she said no then perhaps she had something new to study. Either way she awaited a response, her uncovered eye occasionally bouncing between the woman and the picture in the book.

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Salopetri was the town’s name, wooden and tattered. Some of the buildings even had thatching for roofs, and the amount of broken buildings and splintered boards scattered around made it seem like they had been struck by a small hurricane. But even with the broken environment, musicians played their harps and flutes, filling the night time air with lovely melodies. Oil lamps lit the streets and at this time, a pleasant scent of home cooking spiced the air completely.  

The mood of town was brilliantly upbeat and joyful. 

Arcueid found herself in an inn filled with music, dancing, and tipsy men and women. The innkeeper told her that tonight is for celebrating, the town had survived another onslaught and a two mysterious strangers had helped them with their fishing problems.. So for Arcueid (and everyone else) drinks were on the house. 

Sipping at a huge tankard of mead, she spoke and laughed with the cheery locals (she didn’t like the taste of beer and asked for something sweeter). She was going to follow Shiki’s advice –  to do something for herself. Roa wasn’t around, and his energy hasn’t escaped her.. So.. she had no purpose. 

‘Why’re ya lookin’ so downcast, girly?’ The innkeeper said inquisitively when she suddenly went quiet, but before she could answer, their attention was drawn to a girl who had just entered the inn.

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Salopetri... When was the last time she had wandered here? Definitely a few moon cycles. Even though she did visit Sin City quite a lot, at least, more than the other major cities, she tended not to go to the surrounding areas unless requested to. One of those clouds had definitely popped up around here, the only real reason to visit, perhaps if she was lucky she could speak to the new person, with the experience fresh in their mind.

Quadruple checking that her bangs fully covered right eye, she gently opened the door to the tavern. A refined action, one she had done so many times that most would not have noticed, but the blonde woman who was looking directly at her could not classify as most. At least, not if she took notice of that action alone. ‘Perhaps she’s...’ the thought wandered through her head. 

The kimono she wore froze still as she stood there. To talk to the woman or not, clearly she had been noticed by her, so her senses were above that of the merry men and women in the bar, but was that enough to warrant taking that risk. The risk of finding herself caught in an idle conversation that could take time spent on better things. With her designation in mind she lightly made her way to the bar, sitting near the woman who had a knack for staring.

Her lips hesitated, what were conversations again? Talking with strangers was so difficult. ‘Just be you!’ the happy voice bounced on her insides. Turning slightly her mouth finally moved. 

“Are you new here?” Direct and to the point. If no she could worm her way out of a full conversation and head out. If yes then just maybe she would have stumbled across something worth being out in public.

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Many Moons Ago [Halvallian Past]

When she touched down on the dock to Sin City the steady twilight had just shifted. Perfect timing, most would be at home with their families, leaving her un-bothered until the early morning. So long as she didn’t do anything risky she wouldn’t have any monsters to contend with. While she could handle them decently, it was better not to until she got more of her powers back from the Generals -- should they be that kind.

With a quick gaze around the landscape, her only visible eye took in the available resources. “That should do...” her voice softly pushed out for no one to receive, almost sounding like it could be bothered with to work. With an elegant glide, the blue haired woman made her way to a small grove near the edge of the dock she was on. Reaching where she wanted, her hand pulled out a small black book that had been snuggled behind the obi around her waist. As she sat down, the light grey kimono billowed before laying once again against her skin.

As she sat transfixed on the area around her, she failed to notice the woman nearby.

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Introduction [FHG]

The faint glimmer of a bubbling cauldron quickly dulled and resurfaced in her eye. With a quick snap, Lunar’s head jerked towards the window soon followed by a swift stride to. “Hm.”, a soft hum escaped her lips, infecting the seemingly soundless room for mere moments. Without so much as a look, her arm extended out and with a wave dragged a book from across the room.

Checking briefly that there was no one around, she lifted the bang that covered her right eye and focused on the world outside her window. Flipping the leather bound journal open her hand picked out a quill that had been nestled in the pages. Without hesitation her hand noodled across, emulating the massive black clouds that plumed across the landscape in the distance. They didn’t come often, only one time before but she had missed the opportunity. This time, however, multiple tunnels blanketed the world giving ample time to record. Satisfied, the book snapped shut with a euphoric thud before being nestled on a shelf for later viewing.

Prominently fixing her bang to cover her right eye once more, the petite blue-haired woman made her way out of the spire she was in, before finding herself in the courtyard. Making her way to the edge of her floating abode she looked down to the vast ocean beneath. “The resistance might like to hear about this I suppose, better I go to them this time.”

With a stern exhale, she called upon the magic amulet around her neck before wistfully falling into the open air. As the woman plummeted a vibrant light echoed upon her back only to be replaced by a pair of crimson red wings. ‘Accel.’ Her usually toneless voice seemed to perk up as the air surged around her and she jolted forward in the air, gliding happily towards Sin City.

Current Location :: In the skies, aimed towards Sin City

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I finally put together the History and Abilities page for this blog.

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Finally finished my Tsukiko drawing(s)! I had the first one done last night (though I actually ended up adding a few minor things to it today when I was working on the alteration) I was considering making the second one animated showing how her right eye changes through the different moon cycles but decided against it. Maybe I’ll do that another time, since that would have also meant changing the hair color.

tagging @sweeterthanyouraveragetart because she specifically asked me to. Not sure why. Nonetheless, thank you Karen for dealing with me constantly sending you screens of the drawing and asking you questions and stuff (having a second set of eyes is incredibly helpful because I can’t see things after looking at the drawing for so long) 

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Pretty happy with how this turned out. I learned a TON of stuff working on a piece for a friend’s birthday. So I decided to give this OC a try since I need a sidebar image.