Who: Cecile, Yun, Luca
What: Yun is on the festival committee and receives an unusual request; Luca is uncomfortable with Yun's visions and observations; Cecile runs an errand and ditches them both
Where: Yun's room
When: Sometime shortly before the summer festival Summer 2006ish
Warnings: A bit of language on Luca's part
Why: Another log that went missing and resurfaced on my old harddrive
Cecile: *grins to herself and clutches a bulky wrapped package against her chest thinking about all the fun ahead of her. She stops in front of a familiar door and knocks*
Yun: Yes? *cracks the door open, then breaks into a smile when seeing her friend* Cecile! I thought I'd be seeing you soon. Please, come in!
Cecile: *excitedly bounds through the doorway and bounces on the balls of her feet - clearly she's eager to share a hug but is unable to with her hands full* Miss Yun!! I feel like I haven't seen you in so long!
Yun: *giggles and gestures to a nearby table for Cecile to place her parcel* I seem to recall it's only been... a week? Maybe less?
Cecile: That's still too long!! I'm so glad you were able to make time for me!! Well, not me, necessarily, but I'm so appreciative of your help!!
Yun: Oh? *curious eyebrow raise* I thought this visit was for you. Don't you need a yukata for the summer festival? *gestures over to a generous display of sewing tools, a modest little machine, and a rack filled with a rich collection of patterned fabrics* I was so happy when the planning committee asked me to help with preparing yukatas for the residents... does this mean you don't need one?
Cecile: *shakes her head, then clenches both hands in excited little balls* I have my mother's old yukata my father left behind... this is the first year I'm big enough to wear it!! He told me it was during the summer festival that he saw my mother wearing it and knew she was special. *sighs romantically*
Yun: *giggles again* And of course let me guess... you'll be wearing this yukata when you attend with Master Thomas, yes?
Cecile: *turns pink* W-well, of course I will be! It's a summer festival! It's a yukata! The two go together! It's only properly proper--that's all!
Yun: *headtilt* So... a date?
Cecile: *even pinker* We agreed to attend just as Thomas and Cecile, not castle master and commander of the guards. S...so, we're... *fiddles with her hands*
Yun: *knowing smile, leaning against the back of the chair* Hehe... of course, of course. I completely understand. It's a few days, are you attending the entire time?
Cecile: Oh, yes!! I'm setting up a booth to raise money too! But, you see, that's why I came by - I need to talk to you about--
Luca: *abruptly walks straight into the room without knocking. His expression is agitated* Ugh. Next time you ask me to follow you, how about you try walking instead of sprinting-- *sees Yun and his expression turns dark* Oh. It's you. *he glares at Yun then turns to Cecile* What's the meaning of this?!!?
Cecile: *her mood instantly flips and she turns over into scold-mode* Luca!! What are you doing just bursting into the room like that without knocking?! Where are your manners?!
Luca: *grunts and continues to glare at Yun* You realize the door is wide open, right? Tch. I'm not sticking around here and talking to this traitor.
Cecile: What are you talking about?! I brought you here so Lady Yun can make you a yukata for the summer festival!!
Yun: Trai... ah. *suddenly realizes what he's referring to and smiles sadly. There's a pause before what Cecile says sinks in, and she looks confused* Yukata...for Luca?
Luca: I don't even know what the hell a yukoko is, and I don't care. This is stupid and a waste of my time.
Cecile: *scowls at Luca before nodding to Yun* Yes! You see, Luca was in the infirmary for so long healing up, and he did such a great job!! So... as commander of the guards, I thought it was only fitting for me to reward my subordinate by taking him to the summer festival! *beams, clearly proud of herself*
((lol I was wondering when she was gonna cave and bring him))
((I think she was starting to feel guilty. Mwahaha.))
Luca: What? What do you mean reward me? Heh... you mean our bet? Don't lie - this is the bet you and I made the other day.
Cecile: *flusters* This is not your silly, impossible bet! The only way your conditions were met would've required me dying, how can we go to the festival if I'm dead?! That's... obviously that's not happening, silly!! So my plan is much, much better! Besides, you kept asking! So this works out perfectly!
Luca: Any option is better, since it means I'm going with you.
Cecile: That's just the right attitude I want to see!!!
Yun: *giggles again* So...what I'm hearing is that Luca needs to have his measurements taken and a yukata made for him, yes?
Luca: Tch, I forgot you were here. I'm not having anything to do with you.
Cecile: Stop it, Luca!! You have to wear one to the festival!! Everyone wears one!! And Miss Yun has been so kind as to help everyone who needs it get prepared!
Luca: If you want me to be prepared, then I'll just wear my armor. Ain't you always going on about preparing for attacks, captain?
Yun: Now Luca, everyone is entitled to a night of fun at the festival, even the most devoted guards. Isn't that right, Cecile?
Cecile: *nods and smiles widely* Absolutely!! And don't you worry, I'll be having all the dogs guard in our stead while we attend!
Luca: Feh... whatever. *Gives in since it's obvious he's not going to convince Cecile otherwise* If it makes you happy.
Cecile: Aah, and the best part!! The festival takes place across several days, so on the first day, you can attend with Miss Yun!
Yun: Cecile, are you trying to set us up? *giggles lightly and begins wheeling out some extra fabric choices*
Luca: WHAT. I'm not going with this backstabbing bitch, what the hell?!?! Is this some kind of bait and switch? I thought you had more integrity than that, captain.
Cecile: Oh gosh, the fishing at the festival doesn't use bait!! You and Miss Yun can attend the first day, and I'll take you on the second!
((lol Cecile))
((NOT THAT KIND OF BAIT))
((It's a festival! They have those little fishing games! Sooo... >.>))
Luca: I thought we were going together at the beginning. I sure as hell ain't going with her. *glares at Yun*
Cecile: Ah, I can't the first day - I am attending with Master Thomas. *turns a pleased shade of pink*
Luca: ................. Tch.
Yun: *continues to look back and forth between the two, things starting to fall into place*
Cecile: Don't be like that, Luca!!! *reassuringly pats his arm, then scoops up the package left behind on the table* Unfortunately, I can't stay while you get measured - I have to run an errand!
((I actually do have to brb for a bit, keep going without me!))
((Aww don't go :P))
((nyuuuu Lisa...actually I have an idea... XD; ))
Luca: Don't leave me, what the hell!??! What errand is so important?
Cecile: *checking the wrapping and tag on the package earnestly* Master Thomas asked me to make a few last minute deliveries before the festival, I'm sorry. But don't worry--*bows forward, her feather comically flopping down*--I'll see you on the second day of the festival!! *turns to Yun* Thank you so much!!
Luca: A delivery for Thomas? That weakling is so pitiful he has to ask a woman to run his errands. Heh. Pathetic.
Cecile: *scowls and pretends she didn't hear that* Take good care of him, Miss Yun!! *waves to them both and scampers out the door, closing it behind her*
Luca: ........................
Yun: Well, let's get to it then, shall we? *she pleasantly smiles and gets up from her chair*
Luca: This is bullshit, and you know it. All of it. Thomas, you, and your yookookoos or whatever the hell they are. *glares*
Yun: Hehe, they're called yukata, silly. *glides over to her sewing gear and picks up a small notebook and pencil*
Luca: I don't give a hell what they're called. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you right here on the spot and get on with my day.
Yun: Well, for starters, Cecile would be quite upset.
Luca: ... The captain would get over it.
Yun: Hn. So you're still a member of the guard?
Luca: *grunts as his answer* Cecile is my captain.
Yun: Hm. I see. *picks up a measuring tape and gives him a long look*
Luca: *shifts uncomfortably, his violent threats obviously didn't scare her* What are you doing, woman.
Yun: *picks up a longer roll of measuring tape* You'll have to take your armor off. It's going to give me inaccurate measurements, and your yukata won't fit.
Luca: *menacing grin* Oh, is that how it is? You still want some of this? Well, you threw that chance away when you went off with Hervey. Guess you're still crying over me.
Yun: *huffs a bit and rolls her eyes* Oh, very funny. Come on, off with it!
Luca: ............ *glares at her then unfastens and removes his armor then drops it on the ground with a loud clatter* There. Happy? But don't think just because my armor is off that I'm any less capable of killing you if I wished.
Yun: Yes, yes, whatever you say~ *hums to herself and gets to work, drawing her tape measure up along the side of his leg.
Luca: *feels uncomfortable* How long does this take? I don't got all day, woman.
Yun: It's typically quick... provided you stay still and don't fidget~ *gives him a sweet smile*
Luca: .....Ugh. Whatever. *shoots her another glare but stays still like she asked*
Yun: Very good. *continues to smile and jots his measurements in her notebook* Turn around and spread your arms so I can measure your back and armspan please~!
Luca: Heh. *turns around and raises his arms* Of course, I'm a fine specimen. I'm sure you can see that. Too bad you threw all this away when you went off with that bastard Hervey.
Yun: *feels sad thinking about Hervey then changes the subject* Luca... *still looking at her notebook* We're not going to the festival together, I'm sure you know. ...You and I were never going to work out together. You enjoyed the novelty of being in a relationship, not me as a person... I'm sure you know that too.
Luca: *grits his teeth* Obviously not, because you betrayed me, you bitch!!!
Yun: *raises her measuring tape across his back* I think you know that's not the real reason.
Luca: Then educate me then. *would be glaring at her if he wasn't turned around* Please, oh great shaman, what's the real reason? *sarcastic tone*
Yun: *gently moves the measuring tape up against the span of his outstretched arms. Her expression is calm almost like she's in a trance* Because you're in love with Cecile, that's why.
Luca: ............ *stiffens, his back still turned so Yun can't see his expression*
Yun: ... *takes the measuring tape away from his back, even though he's facing away from her, she can sense the change in his breathing and posture* You can turn around, I need to measure the front.
Luca: *turns around and glares at Yun. He's having trouble keeping his expression controlled* ... I don't know what the hell you're talking about. Don't make up bullshit like you know what you're saying.
Yun: *gives him a small smile and writes down more measurements* You know I'm a shaman, Luca. You even mentioned it yourself a moment ago. Have you forgotten already?
Luca: ... *draws his breath in, his face dark* I said. *grits his teeth* You don't know what the hell you're talking about.
Yun: I'm a shaman, Luca. Of course I knew this was a possibility.
Luca: *trying to keep his composure* A possibility? What the hell does THAT mean?!!
Yun: Shamans can see a myriad of potential outcomes and paths. *her tone knowing and quiet with little emotion* We might not know exactly how things will turn out, but we can determine where paths form and diverge by listening to the spirits. *pauses then gives him a gentle smile* Why do you think I brought Cecile to see you when you were in jail last year?
Luca: *startled, ignoring her tape measure* W... what does that have to do with any of this?! What is this new age bullshit?! I was in jail, she visited. She's the captain of the guard, that's her goddamned job.
Yun: Everyone has an aura. Some auras repel each other, others are drawn to each other. Our auras can change and grow as we grow as people.
Luca: .............. *listening with clenched fists* Get to the point, woman.
Yun: I saw your aura and hers were destined to clash, in all paths that were shown to me. There are many different outcomes. Some end sadly, others... well, I did say things change and grow. And you've been changing. Change only comes because you want to change.
Luca: ... Want to change, huh? *mumbling to himself*
Yun: If you stay the same path, it's much easier to read what the spirits tell me. But you are both so volatile and strong-willed, it is hard to see what might happen. *resumes jotting down more measurements, her voice still calm*
Luca: *suddenly whips his arm out and knocks the notebook out of Yun's hand* I don't want to hear this!!! You think I'm some kind of plaything?! You think you can toy with me, witch!? I don't believe in this destiny bullshit, it's all made up to fool weaklings and pigs. I am NO ONE'S fool!!!
Yun: *lets the notebook fall to the floor and looks him in the eyes* The spirits told me this was a potential outcome and... well, yes. I confess. *she shuffles guiltily* The notion seemed so unusual, I couldn't help but be curious - there is some good hiding in you. So I may have... nudged it along by introducing you two. I thought maybe I was the one who could help you at first... but everything else was in your hands. There may be multiple fates and futures, but ultimately it is up to how you choose. What do you want, Luca?
Luca: *furiously looks back at her but also searching her expression for more information* Did you make this happen to me?! Is it your fault I'm...I'm....... *disgustedly throws his hands in the air, the uncomfortable feeling in his chest getting worse* I'm the MAD PRINCE OF HIGHLAND. I slaughter the weak and put them in their place. I am not a weakling with feelings.
Yun: You're human, Luca.
Luca: Don't degrade me, bitch. *turns red partly out of anger, but...*
Yun: *finally kneels down and picks up her notebook* The spirits don't have any reason to lie to me. Maybe you need to be more honest with yourself too.
Luca: .... I'm done with you. I won't fall for your party tricks, witch. Have fun conning fools out of their money at the festival with your fake fortune telling.
Yun: *smiles sweetly, straightening herself and closing the notebook in her hands* I fully intend to enjoy the festival, thank you! Your yukata will be delivered to your room. Don't worry about the fabric - I'll pick something fitting out for you~
Luca: I don't care. Keep it.
Yun: You can't go to the festival without it. And what would your captain think then?
Luca: *shoots her a glare of ten thousand daggers* ...............Tch, do whatever you want.
Yun: I intended to, but thank you regardless. *continues to smile* So please remember to enjoy yourself~ Have fun! *bows*
Luca: *ignores her and storms out, slamming the door behind him so hard it shakes* That witch... What the hell... WHO the hell does she think she is...?!?!?! What... *he stops and leans against the hallway wall, his hands shaking as he silently runs through his mind everything said*