melodiesofeternity | Anniversary Event: Defying Fate

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[ Finn couldn't express how badly he didn't want to do this. Picking up Calamity Knight and stomping over Bahamut's shoulders sounded much more preferable. The thing is-

The thing is, they already did this once. Wasn't once enough?

Close to the start of a new loop, Finn stood at the water's edge somewhere south of Arito and just waited for the big guy to show up. He stood on the shore in his Summoner's garb, hands on his hips, scowling in silence. ]

Edited 2019-03-17 16:38 (UTC)

(Matilda breathes a bit of a sigh as she mentally prepares herself for round 2. The first time had her finally meeting Ultros in person and learning how...hands-on he is. Ironically, being an octopus wasn't the worst of it; black dragons like their share of aquatic life and kraken hunting was a family tradition (so claimed Wastirek, anyway).

But there's no killing and eating Ultros. ~~Not this time, anyway~~ He is an eidolon, after all, and might something that can help the Heroes of Light. Tilly takes a deep breath as she waits alongside Finn, her tail flitting.)

Just to make sure...is there anything in particular you want me to ask him? I know we should confirm if he's aware of the loops...

[Before the brave duo can do too much plotting amongst themselves, the octopus of the hour shows up.]

GWEE-HEE-HEE, it's ULTROS! Hiya, honeys! Wanna be my dates????

[This is probably pretty similar to the greeting they got the first time around.

They might not have gotten the full story the first time around, but in terms of Ultros' life story, depending on how indulgent they were, it might have slipped out that he's not technically an Eidolon. He sure is something, though. Eidolons get that sweet deal where they get a temple and worshippers, though, so he found one who was water based and prone to hybernation and sure did swoop in to take over.

Even though he isn't one, though, he spent a long time ~~staking them out~~ studying them.]

[ Finn grimaces, grits his teeth into a smile, and waves. ] He might know something about the Great Eidolons, too. [ Said in a whisper to Tilly.

But so far, it looked like Ultros didn't remember the last time they all met. Perhaps he really wasn't affected.

Anyway, Finn raises his voice and really hopes it sounds cheerful. ] Hi, Ultros! Um, we- We were looking for you!

(She gives a silent nod in response. The Great Eidolons...try and sweet talk that out of him. If he spent as much time studying them as he says, then he'll likely know more than anything she dug up in the libraries.)

Ultros! I'm so glad we found you. Everything's fallen into chaos and Finn and I need someone who can put a smile on our faces. That's when I told him about my "Secret Admirer" back in February...

(A brief rummaging through her things reveals a few letters covered in obnoxious looking glitter and written in purple ink.)

I kept your letters...

EHHHHH?

[Ultros' tentacles thrash excitedly, and for a second, he doesn't know what to say. Nobody ever actually takes him up on his offer for a date.]

You mean...you really wanna go out with me? The two of you? ...I mean, OF COURSE YOU DO, I'm no ordinary octopus! Nobody can resist me!!

[He crawls out of the water and flexes a couple of tentacles.]

So, cuties, where are we goin'? I can definitely put a smile on your faces, gwee hee hee!

You kept them? [ Finn whispers to Tilly before Ultros climbs up to them.

In a way, after Ultros' shock, Finn kinda feels sorry for him. Sure, he's... extremely creepy. But maybe he's just lonely and doesn't know how to fix it? If only he wasn't extremely creepy.

But uh, he clears his throat. ] We thought we'd go wherever you wanted to go. [ Actually- ] Maybe dinner? Or a, uh, walk on the beach? You know, just... spend some time with you.

[ So far, seems like Ultros definitely doesn't remember the other loops. But since he's not technically an Eidolon, that doesn't rule out the others. ]

(Tilly shrugs and rubs the back of her head at Finn's question. It's a habit, though she can't talk about that with Ultros so close; they have bigger priorities. And seeing him now, so troubled and hopelessly loveless...troubled souls are kind of her specialty.)

We weren't sure if going that far out into land would be a problem for you, so maybe a day at the beach would be fun.

I go wherever the cuties are! Gwee hee hee!

[But the beach is actually good so he doesn't dry out ~~and so if angry people show up with pitchforks to scare him off when he makes too many creepy jokes, he has a quick method of escape.~~]

The beach is one of the top-rated romantic date destinations! You guys must be REALLY serious!

[This declaration is coupled with excited flailing and a deep purple blush in the area that most closely approximates the cheeks for an octopus.]

So, you wanna get to know Ultros? Can't say I blame you! I'm a sexy sea stud! Whatcha wanna know

[ Ah! Okay! Finn clears his throat and steps closer. ]

So, uh, since you're so smart and know so much about the Eidolons, we were wondering if you knew where we could find some that no one else has yet. Or if there were other ways to summon the Great Eidolons.

[ That sounds a little too serious, though, doesn't it? ] We thought maybe we could impress you if we got them all. [ Better? ]

(Tilly wonders if that's a little too direct, but she can roll with it.)

Actions...do speak louder than words and I especially don't always have it in me to speak. There's not much we could find on them and our mutual interests might be a good starting point.

(It's a good thing Tilly's actually kind of shy since that part isn't an act. Still, she is daring to walk alongside and engage in one of the lewdest of acts one can commit on a beach:

hand holding)

If...that's okay with you.

[!!! UNPROTECTED HAND/TENTACLE HOLDING???? o///o

The sound coming from Ultros is a high-pitched squeal of shock and delight. Does it smell like takoyaki out here? That's the steam radiating from this very flustered octopus.]

I...I...I... YOWZA! You guys really wanna....?

[Nobody's ever responded positively to his flirting before. He flails with the tentacles not being held, holding them up to count off.]

Y-y-yeah, I can tell ya about Eidolons. I know all about 'em! They're not so great, other than Typhon, that guy's a real pal! There's a tricksy one in that big forest, and that creepy dude in the north. There's that muscle-head who thinks he's soooooo hot, Mr. Sword-for-Hire. He likes to wander around on a boat this time around, what a loser. And of course, Big Boss Odin's around. There's a few more little punks around, but they're just minor-league bozos.

[He looks between Finn and Tilly eagerly, awaiting praise for his incredible knowledge.]

[ Oh! Wait, this is actually paying off? ]

A mercenary on a boat... That's- Okay, we need to- [ -tell everyone... But, uh- Right.

He looks back to Ultros and gives a big smile. ~~He is not grabbing one of those tentacles.~~ ] Thank you so much. We knew if anyone would know, it'd be you. But, uh- I mean, if we're going to really impress you, we were hoping to get at least one of the Great Eidolons, too. But this is a great start. You- You're really smart, Ultros.

[ Just gonna... pat a tentacle... Maybe he'll just think Finn's shy or something. ]

(Tilly's other hand goes to her cheek as she ducks her head down and smiles.)

You're so cool, Ultros. How does one octopus have so much time for his studies? I'm always impressed by someone so willing as you to improve themselves~

[!!! This is the BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE! Ultros is doing a dance. Heroes are finally noticing him! This date is going GREAT!]

GWEE-HEE-HEE, 'course I know all about 'em! I've been around since the start, and some of these guys never change, even on other worlds!

[His weird teeth-fangs turn up in a grin.]

But who cares about THEM? Let's talk about me! I give greeeeeeat massages!

[WINK]

Edited 2019-03-26 23:44 (UTC)

[ Finn... really doesn't want a massage. But he does risk stepping closer, anyway.

Though the information about other words sounds useful. ]

You know, I have been wanting to know more about you Ultros. Where did you come from, huh? What's your story?

[ He even smiles about it. Because... this isn't so bad, right? ]

I never knew you were a world hopper. I know quite a few people who do that, including my sister. It's...in our blood, but not something I utilize nearly as much.

(The talking is easier to manage. The massage...not so much.)

Does that mean Vaikuntha isn't your home world, either?

[Just gonna slooooooowly drape a tentacle around each date's shoulders, real casual-like.]

Gwee hee hee, I've got more lives than I've got arms! I started off on a world with a crazy clown, but I got waaaaaaaaay into debt and had to scram. Then I was on that Crystallis world, but I couldn't get any respect! Then I came here. Who knows where I'll go next?

[He winks at Tilly.] Guess you could say it's in my blood, too. We're two fish of a scale! Like whales in a pod! Sexy minds think alike!

Edited 2019-03-28 00:28 (UTC)

[ Finn looks at the tentacle around his shoulders, has a heavy debate with himself, and eventually says nothing about it. Right. This is his life now.

But anyway. ] You were on Crystallis, too? Did you know of Kalki?

Or, well, I mean- I hope you didn't. I hope you weren't in any danger there, Ultros.

[ Also, he's going to remember that comment about debt... ]

(Real casual, real obvious, but it's something Tilly can work with. ~~As long as he regularly washes his tentacles~~)

Oh, I don't know if I can describe myself like that, but I understand what you mean. It's hard finding the right home for yourself; a lot of the time, it's the company you keep that makes someplace feel like home. Did you have any company like that in other worlds?

I didn't pal around with her, if that's what you mean. That Kalki was one moooooorbid lady! That's not how I like 'em, nuh-uh. I like sweet things, like you.

[He bats his eyelashes at them. It's just as terrible as you imagine.]

But don't worry about me, Hot Stuff! I know to skedaddle when a fight gets too tough! I'll NEVER die!

[The tentacles give the two Heroes' shoulders a squeeze.]

Are you asking if I'm single? Eeeeeeeey? Don't worry, I'm the world's most eligible bachelor!

[In terms of the actual company Ultros keeps, it's basically just Typhon, who's too dumb to have real standards.]

[ ... Wait... ]

Ultros, if-... If what they say is true about Bahamut, do you have a plan in case things go wrong?

Anniversary Event: Defying Fate

Finn | OTA

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