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[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-15 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[If Ryza knew what he was thinking, she'd argue that she could take care of herself just fine! But no... She might've been older and wiser, but she would always have that reckless side and moments of carelessness that made her who she was. That's why it was always good to have a friend or two to come along with you. And she definitely felt like she would be safe with Troy around. There's a mischievous glint in her eyes as she speaks. That was another thing that she always did whenever she was younger.]

Heh heh heh... ♪ The bigger the danger, the bigger the thrill! It's mentioned that the pearl is hidden in a underwater dungeon. So that means we'll have to do some swimming underwater and I'll bet my bottom Cole that there's gonna be plenty of monsters.

[Where there was dungeons, there was always monsters. It was like a unwritten rule whenever it came to the world of adventure. There was another reason why Ryza felt herself growing more excited for this quest.]

We did talk about going swimming, didn't we? So this sounds like the perfect opportunity to get our feet wet if you wanna do it!
stouthesis: (Cocky little shit.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-20 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Oh please! I've been able to outswim plenty of the boys on my island, you know!

[She just childishly sticks her tongue out at at him before Zephine returns to ask for their order. Troy would see that she absolutely has a competitive side! As for Ryza, she's in the mood for something sweet. So she decides to order a Cocktail Leb. It's a dessert that actually heals fatigue and replenishes health... She considers this as one of her comfort foods.

It doesn't take too long for Zephine to return with their dishes and Ryza beams once her dish is presented in front of her. Once she grabs her fork, she's about to take a bite... But she pauses for a moment in some quick thought.]


Hey, Troy... Do you want to try some of this? The fruits taste rea~lly good and you'll feel an extra oomph in your step.
stouthesis: (Catching those doki dokis.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-23 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Huh?! Do you have to--

[Ah... Was he really doing this? He was really doing this! Ryza wasn't sure how to respond. Originally, she was just going to put a fruit on his plate. But instead he goes for something so bold! She takes a quick glance around to make sure that no one was looking at them... Then she takes her fork to gently place a fruit slice on his tongue.]

T-There! Whaddya think?

[Little did Ryza know was that there was one person who was observing them: Zephine. And she was quietly giggling up a storm at their flirting around!]
stouthesis: (Heard you've been been talking shit.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-27 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Why indeed!? Why?! She couldn't help and feel her eyes focused on the way that Troy's lips move and his tone of voice. Something about what he was doing was making her heart race quicker than she expected. Calm that maidenly heart, Ryza... She opts for focusing more at her food and idly pokes at her fruits like a kid who was fumbling through her greens. That was absolutely an old habit that she used to do whenever she was younger, but...

The truth was that she couldn't look Troy in his eyes. It really did feel like he pulled a fast one on her! There's a small "grrr" as she decides to get back at him with a little kick at his shin. Maybe it wasn't the most mature thing in the world, but she felt that it was fair!]


--Hmph! Well, I'm glad you liked it! I'm gonna go to the bathroom...!

[She says as she abruptly gets up and leaves to for the good old-fashioned powder room in a huff. Zephine decides to step in once Ryza leaves with a little apologetic giggle.]

Hehehe... Ryza's really cute whenever she gets flustered, isn't she? Honestly, I don't think I've seen her this energetic in a while... The last time I saw her, hmm... [She puts a hand to her cheek in deep thought.] She almost felt like a shell of her former self. She's been adventuring a lot, so I wouldn't be surprised if she lost some important things along the way.
stouthesis: (The heart of an adventurer!)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-29 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Troy absolutely didn't do anything wrong! But whenever it came to feelings, Ryza could be a bit of a brat sometimes. Especially since she's never been on a date before or met a man like Troy... She just needed a moment to pull herself together and breathe for a second. Even Ryza was trying to come to terms what was going through her right now... She's had plenty of time to be an alchemist and adventurer, but not a woman. And like many adventures, it could sometimes be a scary and uncomfortable thing.

Meanwhile, Zephine pauses more thoughtfully as she thinks back to Ryza's previous behavior. Ryza would be the one who could tell the full story, but Zephine could give him a nugget.]


She had a loyal companion that she had to part ways with some time ago... It wasn't so much that she wanted to, but needed to. Even whenever she puts on a smile, I feel like that girl has difficulty with goodbyes and knowing the hurt never truly goes away.

[She lets out a melancholic sigh. Ryza wasn't the only one who she's seen that way... There were plenty of adventurers who come by here with sad experiences.]

Mr. Troy... Have you ever had experiences with that?
stouthesis: (Catching those doki dokis.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-05-31 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[So he was a solider, huh? That made sense to Zephine with his physical build, but his easygoing demeanor said otherwise! Still, her expression shifts to a more sincere smile at him. He appeared to have a strong core both physically and mentally, so she felt that he would be good emotional support for Ryza.]

Hehe... I think that'll be a story meant for her to tell. But I trust you'll take good care of her! Ah, speaking of which...

[The alchemist in question steps out of the bathroom and Zephine quickly dismisses herself with a wave and wink. Ryza catches Zephine as she leaves and she's not sure what she's feeling right now. It was just a date! So why did she feel her chest twist with anxiety? She knew that she wasn't elegant or ladylike at all, so it wouldn't be helped with Troy's eyes wandering to another girl... Right?

She was just a wild, clumsy and ordinary country girl! There was nothing special about her asides her alchemy... So it would make sense, right? She quickly walks up to Troy with reddened cheeks as she looks flustered, uncomfortable and insecure all at once. She properly bows her head with her hands clinched.]


--Troy! Uh, uh... I'm really sorry! I didn't mean to freak out and leave you like that...! It's just, I dunno... I don't know the right way to act on dates! I'm not elegant or ladylike at all...! And I can't lift a pinkie while holding a spoon to save my life! And, and...!

[She had to take a breath as the anxiety was gripping her chest like a vice. The look in her eyes said: "Please don't leave me alone."]
stouthesis: (I have 99 opinions and Bos ain't 1.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-06-06 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Feeling that hand on her shoulder gets her to calm down as she takes a breath. Ryza tends to have a habit of rambling away whenever she got excited or flustered over something. And this definitely didn't just translate to alchemy! She didn't realize that she would potentially draw them attention, but thankfully... Troy had saved her from any third-parties seeing what was going on.

She sits down and lets Troy speak... He was being really understanding and sincere about her feelings. Ryza couldn't help and not want to hold back on what to say either. The alchemist couldn't help and feel her heart race again... He was impressed by her? She felt that she really didn't do much, but...

Relationships were all about being open and honest with each other, right? It was a good thing that she was an open girl who didn't have much to hide... She couldn't help and shake her head.]


So what you're saying is that... You've been through the same situation before? I mean, I guess that would make sense! Everyone has a starting point before they get really good at something.

[It was almost hard to believe with his maturity and charisma. But Ryza felt like she had a point to make. If he was restraining himself, then that wouldn't had felt right.]

It's just... I don't want you to feel like that you have to hold back on me. Whenever you look me, I actually feel like a girl. And I've never had anyone see me that way before... It makes my heart race in a nice way. [Even if it was embarrassing, it wasn't bad.] From what I can tell... You're a gentlemen, but you're also flirty and playful. I don't want you to sacrifice parts of yourself to make me feel better.

[She felt wanted in another way that wasn't just for her alchemy. It was empowering in a way... Not only that, Ryza wasn't the type of girl who'd turn down praise directed at her. So she reaches out to take Troy's hands into hers as she looks directly into his eyes. Those hazel eyes of hers shone with a strong determination.]

You're an amazing person! And I want to get to know you much more! That's why I'm not calling it quits... In fact, I'm even more invigorated now!
stouthesis: (Can you feel the egao?)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-06-10 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe... My spotlight, huh? You're talking like I'm the protagonist in some story!

[Ryza couldn't help and giggle hearing that as her cheeks redden at the thought. Her? A protagonist? It was a cool thought... But there were definitely people out there who were better suited for the role. Who would write a story about her, anyway? Once he pulls his hands back and takes his fork... She realizes that they really hadn't eaten much at all.]

But as long as you feel comfortable with being yourself, that's all I need. I'm not a high-maintenance gal, you know?

[She leans back as her eyes glitter with curiosity... One of the biggest trademarks of being an alchemist was a hunger for wonder and knowledge. How one uses that knowledge was always up to them, but Ryza would always use it for good and the betterment of people around her. She's genuinely excited to lean more about Troy as her feet rock back and forth.]

Yes! I'd love to learn more about you. You mentioned that you were a solider, right? How did you become one if you don't mind me asking?
stouthesis: (Now that was a synthefail.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-06-21 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Whenever it came to Ryza, she was absolutely the type of girl who had laser focus on things that triggered her curiosity and thirst for adventure. Even though she was diligent whenever it came to alchemy, she felt that she wouldn't had been a good student compared to Tao or Bos. They were far more studious than her... Though Ryza did take her time to be a teacher for the children on her island for a part-time role, but it was only temporary! Whenever it came to her friends or someone in need, she gave them her undivided attention.

As she listened to more of Troy's story, her eyes widened and she felt her heart tug with ache. She couldn't imagine losing her home and family... It came dangerously close one time, but she and her friends had ended up solving the problem before it had became worst. If anything, Ryza had to wonder if she would've been in the same position as him if her life went a little differently. Not only that, she reminded him of Lila... A warrior woman who came from a war-torn world. She never had the chance to live a normal life as she dedicated to her duty... At least until she met Empel - The alchemist that taught her the lessons in becoming one.]


Troy... That's-- [What could she say? She knew being a solider wasn't easy for anyone, but this was downright tragic. It just made her all the more grateful to have a home and living parents. In the past, she absolutely took her peaceful days far more for granted. She shuts her eyes to take a breath and places her hands to her chest to prevent her tears from welling up and starting another scene to give him trouble. Once Ryza takes a breath, she speaks more calmly... There was a slight crack in her voice, but she sounds like herself.]

Wow... I, uh... I didn't know how rough you had it. And you still manage to smile like a everyday person despite shouldering such a harsh past. You really are amazing... [And it just made her all the more determined to make him happy. If he was able to talk about his history this openly with a peaceful smile on his face, then it had to be fine...] I guess if it's really okay for me to ask questions... Was the monsters that attacked your home called "Philuscha" by any chance?

[Those were the scariest monsters that Ryza knew personally. Dragons were one thing, but the Philuscha were on another level. The Ravaging Queen in particular still freaked her out in her darkest dreams.]
stouthesis: (Heard you've been been talking shit.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-06-29 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
--Really?! So adults really do that in other places too! The adults on our island often told us horror stories to keep us from going on adventures, but we often ignored 'em and did them anyway!

[A sign of her fearless spirit! It was often Ryza who was dragging her friends on wild adventures despite their protests, but they all still had fun. Nowadays, she understands that they told those stories to protect them from danger... But every hatchling must leave the nest. As Troy continues to speak more about the Kataw, her expression hardens as she thinks more about what she knows about the Philuscha...]

Uh... Whenever you put things like that, those Kataw creatures really do share mannerisms like the Philuscha. They're monsters that come from another world and sap away the environment like insects and kill anyone in their way... I have a friend who was a victim of their assaults and her home was plundered and ravaged by them!

[There was a bit of anger in her voice as her fist clinches up instinctively. It's more about the actions of monsters that angered her than the monster themselves... She was someone who could get along with beasts, but it's actions that come with hurting other people that triggered her sense of justice. As friendly as she was, Ryza wouldn't hesitate to kill a monster to protect people and herself.]

Anyway... Now that I think about it? The Philuscha do hate water, but they're still really crafty at how they move. They come in various shapes and sizes and there's always a bigger one that controls the pack. [A beat as she takes a breath.] My home was nearly invaded by them once, but my friends and I stopped them. Beyond the Oren people from the Underworld, my friends and I are the only ones who know they exist.
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[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-07-06 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Hehe... I was still an innocent country girl back then! We were all learning new things and wanted to start walking our own paths to adulthood. Back then, I was really scared... But it was a great learning experience. I gotta ask you to keep this a biiiig secret, okay? ♥

[She adds by putting a finger to her lips with a playful wink. The fact that Ryza could say it with such weight and nostalgia shows that it was something that she grew up from... But she never forgot that fear and experience from being out of her comfort zone and fighting monsters that she's never seen before! At Troy's question, Ryza hums thoughtful as she folds her arms in deep thought... She just needed a moment to ponder on what makes an Oren stand out from a normal human.]

It's not often that you meet the Oren on the surface world, but you'll know them when you see them! [That's whenever she snaps her fingers.] Ah! I'd say that their most distinguishing features are their pale skin, white hair and their heterochromia.

[Then she'll be pausing to eat some more of her food. As sociable as she was, she couldn't forget to fill up her stomach! Getting the Underworld wasn't a normal feat, but Ryza certainly knew a way.]

I'd say that going to the Underworld means that we would have to find a Gate! I do know a few, but that environment isn't like ours. Your body will need a bit of time to adapt to the heavy air!
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[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-07-13 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Wow... You're really capable of anything, aren't you? I couldn't ask for a better partner to go on adventures with!

[There's a certain glitter in her eyes whenever Troy brings up the Dark Elves and their civilization. Those who knew Ryza well meant that she was already itching to say "Let's go there right now!" as she's a lady of impulse and adventure. If she were younger, Ryza would've certainly stood up from the chair to say that. But now that she's matured a bit, she's learned to curb those boundless feelings in her chest a little better. But it didn't change the fact that they were still there...]

You sure know how to tease a girl with a good time, you know that? [Awkwardly, she couldn't help and scratch her cheek with a little giggle.] I'd love to see that place with you someday. I'm sure if you're friends with them, then they have to be good people!

[She always tried to see the best in people! If the Oren that she's met were socially awkward, yet welcoming people... Then for sure, the Dark Elves had to have their quirks as well. But even if the name sounded ominous, Ryza was sure that there had to have been more to them than that.]

I'm ready to hear more about your past, though! You mentioned that your recruiter was an... old god?
stouthesis: (I have 99 opinions and Bos ain't 1.)

[personal profile] stouthesis 2023-07-22 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's never seen him blush until now! Ah, he really did have a cute side... Ryza couldn't help and giggle a little seeing that. She wondered what other ways that she could make him do that in the future. Perhaps she should make more of an attempt at flirting with him? Questions and attempts for later! For now, she's more transfixed at Troy's story as she listens rather obediently.

It was interesting hearing about gods since she had about them through books, myths and legends throughout some of her travels. But she had yet to really met one in the flesh. Even the fact that gods were the ones who were responsible for alchemy itself. That fact was still something to take in... But she still planned on using this craft for good and the sake of others over using it to hurt people for selfish reasons. This Emilio sounded like a good guy... Ryza had a question or two on her end, but she couldn't help and empathize with his history since it mirrored hers in a few ways.]


You know, that really sounds like a lot about how I started out! I was just your average old farmer's daughter seeking out something new and different from my boring old island. My friends and I would always be causing headaches and allll sorts of trouble for the adults - We were called "The Three Brats". [She awkwardly scratches her cheek.] Not my favorite title in the world, but I guess we were really immature back then!

[She moves her hands to her lap. Just like her, he had a reliable instructor who put him on the path that he was meant to be set on. Ryza did wish that he didn't have to suffer along the way, but at the same time... He wouldn't be the wonderful man that he was if it wasn't for his past.]

One day... Whenever we were on an adventure, we were attacked by a scary monster that was far out of our experience range. But that's whenever my teacher, Empel appeared and defeated it by using a bomb born from alchemy! Nowadays, I can make bombs no problem... But the first time that I saw that, my heart started racing! It was, just, something I've never seen before on my sheltered little island.

[Then she lifts both of her hands up and balls one into a fist while cupping it into another. She knows what she was going to say next was going to come off as rather greedy, but Ryza was always an impulsive girl whenever her heart was set on something. That's one trait that hasn't changed much even while she's matured quite a bit.]

So I kept bugging him to teach me alchemy until he finally said yes! I know it's not as honorable as your reasons, but it was just something that my heart was really set on.

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