[action] Vitalia's cottage -> Treehouse

[made_of_science]

[Well, crap. There's a burning greenhouse on the lake. That can't be good. Vitalia certainly doesn't think so: she's spent a few moments panicking, tried to rescue her precious plant babies, failed, and then gone back to panicking, since that seemed to be a decent plan

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[existwithoutme]

[Kuja appears at once. She rarely gets visitors, but she recognizes Vitalia's voice at once and doesn't hesitate to open the door.]

Yes, my dear, what is it? [It would be hard to miss Vitalia's distress, but Kuja's own manner remains cool and controlled.]

[made_of_science]

Oh, please, Miss Kuja, you must help me! It's happening again! [She whips around, looking to the orange glow from the lakeside, then checking the landscape between for any sign of Horrible Thug Women.]

[existwithoutme]

Happening again? [She follows Vitalia's gaze, sees the fire. Things on fire are quite a familiar sight, where she's concerned.]

What would you like me to do? Put the fire out?

[made_of_science]

Oh! Oh, could you do that? But if that woman is still there... Ohhhh, I couldn't even rescue any specimens! All my work!

[existwithoutme]

I shall put it out. I have mastery over fire. Please stay inside and wait for me. [She gestures toward the open door behind her.]

It doesn't matter if anyone is there. I am invulnerable. [And so modest, too.]

[made_of_science]

[She immediately scurries in once invited, cowering behind Kuja.] Oh, yes, of course... I- I must have forgotten in my panic. Thank you ever so much!

[existwithoutme]

I'll return shortly. [She leaps up lightly, into the air, flying across the lake to the blaze.

She finds no one there, and in a matter of minutes, the blaze is extinguished, and she returns to her home and Vitalia.]

The damage is extensive, but not complete. You might yet find some things intact when you return.

[She looks at Vitalia consideringly.] Why was it done?

[made_of_science]

That... that awful thug of a woman! Why, she's constantly attacking me without provocation! It was her, I'm sure of it!

[No provocation whatsoever!]

[existwithoutme]

You'll come to no harm here.

[Kuja could take more drastic action, but it seems to do no good here, and she won't have herself penalized for no purpose.]

Settle down. What is lost can be rebuilt.

[made_of_science]

That's true... though it shall be very difficult to redevelop my dear specimens.

er... Miss Kuja?

[existwithoutme]

I can understand your displeasure, but I can assist you in your efforts. [A good master must look after her minions.

She raises her eyebrows.] Yes?

[made_of_science]

Oh... I would greatly appreciate it! Your abilities are so very helpful!

I know it is rather forward of me, but... with that horrid woman about, I can't feel safe on my own. Would it be acceptable to you if I were to take up residence here? [COMMENCE PUPPY EYES]