Docked in Dollet - OPEN to everyone in Garden

[wrnpcs]

[At 0900 hours, the announcement bell chimes and once again a voice much more youthful than the Headmaster's begins to speak.]

Good morning, inhabitants of Balamb Garden! This is your pilot Nida speaking. Now that we're docked in Dollet, it's time to get our vacation on! That's right - everyone's free to leave Garden and stretch their legs. Hyne knows I will! [He sounds so eager and can't help but give a little laugh.]

Please remember to stay safe while exploring and don't go getting into too much trouble! Oh! I forgot - curfew. I know I know. Not something you want to hear, s-sorry! Anyways. About that curfew. Good news! All cadets are given an extra half-hour in which they must return to Garden for the remainder of the night. Instead of having to check in at 2300 hours, curfew for this week is 2330 hours.

Don't worry though. We'll be here all week! Plenty of time to sight see and whatever else you want to get done.

Have fun, everyone! Maybe we'll bump into each other.

[The announcement ends, and the intercom clicks off.]


[Mod note: Here's the kick off to the week of vacation for the cadets! For those who are unfamiliar with Dollet, information about the city can be found here. Students are free to roam around the city or keep within Garden if they so desire. The second term will start August 1st-- until then, it's vacation time!

Party-style tags/threads are more than welcome. Mingle, chat, action!

Also note; if there are any interested in trying their hand at getting Siren while in Dollet, more information can be found here. Feel free to PM us and we'll help you set that up. :)]

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A secluded street

[willnotsubmit.livejournal.com]

[She did make a promise to herself that Artemisia would be trained and studied during the break. And Mitsuru fully intends to honor that.

...Even if it's in a slightly different location then she planned. For all it's elegance (and nice library) Balamb Garden has been starting to feel a bit cramped and limited over the past few weeks. Finding the Garden docked outside of a new city, that looks too tempting and faintly European to be ignored, doesn't help.

Which explains why she's here, at an out of the way and deserted side street with a small fountain...And currently trying to get Artemisia to manifest for long enough to have some sort of effect. So far, however, the results aren't very impressive; the Persona only flickers in and out when Mitsuru tries to call her up, and when she tests the water, the only change is that it's cooler then before.]

"...Ugh."

[Mitsuru pinches the bridge of her nose in frustration, trying to ward off a headache starting to build up there.]

[action]

[charioting.livejournal.com]

[ Chie just wanted to wander around this new area and explore because, safe and familiar as the Garden came to be, it got a little too dull at times. So adventure, go! Hands in the pockets of her green sweater, Chie looks around and stops at the area Mitsuru's in. She catches the familiar head of vibrant red hair, and is about to call her when she sees that brief flicker over the other girl's head and blinks.

[ Was that just...? Is she seeing things? Chie rubs her eyes. ]

Uh...? Mitsuru-san?

[willnotsubmit.livejournal.com]

[Mitsuru's focus is still on the fountain, which stays stubbornly ice-free. There's not even a thin sheen on the surface of the water, and when she tests it with her fingers, it doesn't seem any colder then before.

...And to top it off, she must also be hearing things. Her reflection frowns back up at her as Mitsuru forces in a deep breath, exhales, and...]

"Artemisia."

[Her voice rings out sharp and commanding, and Mitsuru thinks that the Persona lingers for a few seconds longer this time. Her thoughts float for a moment as Artemisia rises up, before falling back into order when the Persona vanishes.

And the first thing she notices is that there appears to be another face, looking at her in the water.

Yep, turning around in surprise now.]

[heartlinks.livejournal.com]

[ Having left what belongings she had somehow arrived with back in her room and still dressed in her school uniform, she decided to explore not the new school but the city first.

Admiring the sights and buildings, headphones covering her ears, Minako stops momentarily in her exploration when she catches sight of a familiar colour of hair-

For a moment, she thinks she's imagining things or just hallucinating, but then she spots Artemisia, in that one second it appears. And if that person could summon Artemisia, then- ]

Senpai? Mitsuru-senpai?

[ Minako runs up, towards the fountain, happy to see somebody she recognised. ]

[willnotsubmit.livejournal.com]

[Still no truly satisfying results, save for the fact that Artemisia seems to be getting more used to responding without an Evoker...Even if doing so still leaves Mitsuru feeling off balance, as if suddenly waking up from a confusing dream.

Which is partially why, when she hears her name, she just blinks in confusion before turning to see who is calling her name. And using an honorific she hasn't heard in a long time.]

"Hm?"

[Pardon the confused look, Minako. It's just that you're the only person she sees, and don't match up to anyone she's familiar with.]

[wrnpcs]

[How Nida ends up in this secluded street is beyond him. He's been flying Garden so much that all he seems to know these days is water and air. No land and definitely no cities anymore. But when he comes across one of the cadets he straightens up and lifts a hand in apology.]

Oh! I didn't think anyone was uh here, sorry!

Nearing Dollet Pub

[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

[Shortly just after noon was when Squall had decided he would venture out of Garden and into Dollet to take a look around. The last time he'd had anything important to do in Dollet had been ages ago. One memory always served to jog his mind, of course which was the very first mission where he had been grouped up with Seifer and Zell.

Today Squall had left his gunblade back in his office, choosing to leave it there rather than lug it around with him. He would check out the shops in a bit; he wanted to see for himself if Dollet had changed any in the last twenty or so years.

He was just coming up to the Dollet Pub (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080207095116/finalfantasy/images/f/f7/Dollet_10.jpg), glancing up at the walkway that he was approaching.]

Nearing Dollet Pub

[lastesper.livejournal.com]

[ What a coincidence, Terra was heading that way too, though from the other direction. She's also talking quietly, arms folded, though no one is actually -with- her. ]

... no, I don't think we have those where I'm from. The only methods of transport that I'm familiar with are the Chocobos, so it's ....

[ Oops, the street is suddenly +1 more person than there was before. Terra stops abruptly, catching herself mid-salute. ] Good afternoon, Commander.

Re: Nearing Dollet Pub

[whiplashings.livejournal.com]

[The trip to Dollet was a nice change of scenery-- Quistis had to admit it was getting a bit stifling being holed up in Garden and helping cadets with their studying. But now that exams were over and everyone was given a chance to enjoy a small vacation, Quistis was going to enjoy the time off.

She had left Garden a bit earlier in the day to take a stroll around Dollet, to see what had changed-- it was hard to believe that the last time she had been here was twenty years ago, while in her mind it had only been several months. But like Garden, not much has altered over the time jump. The pub that she had passed by once or twice in the past was still there, and it was there that she spots Squall. She approached him, almost cautiously, before she paused to place a hand on her hip.]

Hasn't changed much, has it? [She gave a vague wave of her hand, indicating the town as a whole.]

Cafe near the harbor

[zeroth-card.livejournal.com]

[Minato had missed the hustle and bustle of a city after three months spent in the Garden (with the occassional foray into the nearby town). Walking through the streets of Dollet certainly feels a bit like he's back in Iwatodai for a moment.

An old-timey Iwatodai, granted, but he'll take that.

As he approaches the harbor, he catches sight of a cafe nearby. Feeling like stopping for a drink - and hoping they have something like the Pheromone Coffee from his homeworld - he decides to enter.]

[willnotsubmit.livejournal.com]

[What are the odds that there's a familiar face inside the cafe?

Well, considering that this place also sells chocolate éclairs, that might affect some of the probability. Mitsuru is currently standing over the glass display cases near the register, pondering over a good selection. (Cream? Fruit filling? All of these things are quite vital to decide on!)

But it doesn't take all of her concentration, and she straightens when she hears someone come in.]

"...Arisato? A good afternoon to you."

[heartlinks.livejournal.com]

[ Where there is food, there is Minako; it's a fact of life. She's already seated inside the cafe - still dressed in her school uniform - enjoying a slice of cake, bliss scrawled all over her face.

When Minato enters, she raises her head and glances over, her attention caught for a reason she cannot understand. ]

Beach

[snotbending.livejournal.com]

[Solid land! Toph was exceedingly happy. As much as she liked the Garden - it was made of all metal omg - her first love was solid ground. She maneuvered her way through the streets to the beach, and ahh, sand. She let her bare feet curl into the warm sand, letting her toes dig.]

Ahh, this is the life.

Re: Beach

[watertides.livejournal.com]

[Katara was equally excited about a chance to go to the beach-- the water in the pool felt a bit strange, so she was glad to have a chance to be within her natural element.

As she walked through the sand donned in her white underwrappings, Katara spotted the earthbender sitting just a ways away. Her already excited expression brightening, Katara jogged over to her friend, stopping at her side.]

Feels great, doesn't it?

Re: Beach

[trueflamemaster.livejournal.com]

[Kurei couldn't remember the last time he'd been to the beach. In fact, now that he thought about it he didn't think he'd ever been to one. Perhaps that was why he didn't immediately leave.

He was pacing across the sand, keeping a good distance between himself and the water's edge, when he encountered the girl.]

If you think so.

[wrnpcs]

[As always, these girls went in threes. Never twos and never one without the other. Today was no different as they, too, decide to head for the beach. Only to stop in their tracks at the sight of a short tomboyish girl.]

... What are you doing here?

Bridge

[xiiicard.livejournal.com]

[While it wasn't exactly the Moonlight Bridge, the little bridge in Dollet had a charm of its own all the same. And unlike the bridge in Iwatodai, Ryoji wasn't going to be run over if he decided to stop and watch the people go by or admire the scenery.

It might have been a little out of the way, but it wasn't like he couldn't take his time in exploring the city. The Garden was overwhelming enough as a new experience without having to exhaust himself cramming everything about Dollet into his head in short order.]

I wonder where I should visit next?

[wrnpcs]

[An older man is nearby and catches the question. He looks over and shoves his hands into the pockets of his jacket.]

You ain't ever been to Dollet before, have you?

[zeroth-card.livejournal.com]

[Idly making a stroll around the city, Minato is passing by the little bridge when he notices two things: Thanatos stirring inside his mind, and a familiar yellow scarf.

He stops and turns to look at the people on the bridge. Sure enough, there's someone there who he honestly wasn't expecting to see.

He walks toward him, hoping that he didn't come here to get his answer.]

[willnotsubmit.livejournal.com]

[The architecture is enough to draw Mitsuru over to the bridge, as well as what she might see from the new viewpoint.

Although, of all possible things, she wasn't expecting this person. Not by any stretch of the mind.]

"...I'm becoming certain that nothing will shock me any more."

[She finally announces that, after giving her a moment to stare and blink.]

P-placeholder. For anyone still interested.

[carmineblight.livejournal.com]

[So here's an Axel. In a pub. That never bodes well. And he's probably been at it for a while, too.]

[redcinemareel]

[Grell was humming along down the street after looking around the area. He wouldn't tell anyone, but he was doing it to memorize the area and not for shopping. He likes his job, you know!

He strolls by a pub, red dress and all, and spots a familiar shade of red. With a raised eyebrow, Grell backtracks and goes inside.

He's not one for bars, and the cat calls were not unpleasant, but it truly showed the lewd conducts that could go down in an establishment like this. He tapped a finger on the other red head's shoulder with a smile.]

Fancy meeting you here.

Beach

[watertides.livejournal.com]

[After leaving Toph to lounge around in the sand, Katara runs into the water, grinning. Once she's waist deep into the ocean, she begins to slowly go through the motions of her bending, arms moving at a relaxing pace as the liquid around her begins to rise and follow her movements.]

[wrnpcs]

[A woman not too far from Katara was emerging from the water when she looks over and sees the waves lifting and dancing around the young girl.]

What are you doing! [She sounds panicked, taking a step back.]

Beach

[lastesper.livejournal.com]

[ That is perhaps one of the coolest things Terra has seen -ever-. The green haired girl therefore wanders to the edge of the shore curiously, watching the swaying motion of the water in fascination. ]

... How are you doing that?