destinystrings | 002 | ❝Destiny's Union...❞

Who: Aqua and everyone
Where: Varies; Capricorn District and Nyx's Nightclub being two of them.
Summary: Just your average nights as a worker... with a little training and a KH cast meeting on the side
Warnings: Spells that make things go boom in the last option. You have been warned.

Pisces Apartments 7-08, locked to KH cast
It wasn't long after seeing that notice on the network that Aqua took down the details and messaged the others before heading home early. Something about it was bothering her, though she did appreciate how this Suou was forthcoming with information. That would make it easier to come up with what to do or at least get on the same page with the others.

She began waiting for the others just outside her apartment, calming herself and going over the information in her mind. ...At least there's some hot chocolate ready.

Monday - Friday Nights; Capricorn District
It's almost funny how wandering in a dark area with possible danger everywhere was something she was far too used to at this point. At least it would be, but it's something consistent and she loved helping to protect others and maintain peace. As much as could be afforded.

Bother her?

Saturday-Sunday Nights; Nyx's Nightclub, Taurus District
If anyone had told her six years ago that she would be loving her job as a makeup artist at a club run by demons, she would have likely stared at them as though they spouted a second head. Though now it wasn't too far from the truth as she stood there in her... uniform. Oddly enough it isn't much less than what she normally wears, and the people she works with are... Okay no, she can't completely even think that.

Hat hiding her eyes somewhat, she still smiles faintly as she sets up her station. What? Did you think she was a dancer? Sorry, fanboys~ Only a makeup artist ~~unless someone sees her Lightbloom shotlock~~.

Afternoons, Capricorn or otherwise
Well, she was going to be entering the tournament when signups became available. Might as well practice while she could before having to work, right? Aqua was being discreet about it though, making sure no one was around when she began practicing not just with Eudora or Tatsu Blaze, but her strongest spells if it came down to it.

Which is why she was in Capricorn; the small forest and vast plain were perfect for practicing without hurting anyone who could accidentally stumble across her. Not to mention negate a lot of property damage. She was not here to cause the destruction of city property, after all. Her job patrolling here at night at least gave her some familiarity with the area, too.

Of course, it didn't stop her from practicing elsewhere with the more minor skills. ...Bother? Be brave enough to sit from a safe distance to gawk/enjoy popcorn/whathaveyou?

...She was beginning to miss her home castle, either way.

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This district is quiet - quieter than the rest of the city, at least - and over the course of the month she's been trapped in this place, Hyrule's Princess has made something of a habit of visiting when she can. It's not quite home, but it's close, and that's enough for her to keep her sanity amidst the towering buildings and blinking lights of this 'modern' world.

As she strolls through the forested district, collecting her thoughts, she feels the distinct tingle of magic in the air. Unfamiliar magic, purer than the technological-hybrid the city itself is fond of using, but magic all the same. Curiosity compels her forward, and before she knows it, she's watching a blue-haired woman fling spells around a clearing from behind a tree not too far away.

The spells themselves are enough to be impressive - they are certainly powerful - but what's even more so is the woman's mastery of them. Zelda herself is capable of great feats of magical ability thanks to the blessings destiny has given her, but actively honing that ability had been impossible under Ganondorf's rule. This woman must have trained for years...

... Her awe is making the Princess a little less sneaky than she would like, though. Notice the long-eared young woman who's not-so-subtly peering at you, Aqua?

That it was, which is what made this place a perfect place for practicing something that took a great deal of concentration at first before the skills became as familiar as breathing. Of course, it was her Persona summoning that needed more patience and concentration than her magic at this point, but it didn't hurt to practice the basics and advanced skills she'd honed for ages in the stifling darkness. To be honest, it surprised her to see how potent they were when there wasn't that need to focus inwardly to create a sort of magical shield in place of her armor.

Yet as she got to the advanced Fire skills, she noticed a presence nearby. ...?

The long ears honestly didn't register as much as the massive levels of awe and wonder in the other person's eyes. Something she couldn't help but discreetly smile to herself at. It wasn't often that she awed someone else, especially lately. "...You're welcome to join me, you know."

Spotted! The girl's eyes go wide, body tensing as though ready to bolt. It's something of an instinct at this point, and she honestly wasn't expecting the caster to welcome her little audience so readily.

She is, however, and after a moment of calming that fight or flight reaction Zelda steps out from behind her hiding place. "My apologies," she begins, bowing her head slightly. "I did not wish to disturb you. Your skills seem... much more advanced than mine."

To put it lightly.

It's a gift, what can she say? Aqua shook her head, giving the girl a warm smile as she held up her free hand. Hey, no harm no foul. Besides, everyone had to start somewhere, right?

"You don't have to apologize. I could use a break, anyway." Her blade disappeared in a flurry of glowing petals and light pink light, further showing she wasn't going to attack the girl. She seemed nervous, after all. "...and I've had a long time to practice. We all have to start somewhere, after all."

She's just a bit skittish, is all. Not really... talking to people for so many years can leave one a bit lacking in social graces. Though she does take a few more steps forward when Aqua dismisses that odd looking blade. She is more than able to distinguish possible friend from threat, at least.

"Of course. I can only assume it took years to master such abilities. But, all the same, it is impressive." Still somewhat sheepish, she glances off to the side. "There are not many that are so proficient in magic in my country, which is why I was curious when I heard what sounded like casting."

It's just her and Ganondorf, really. Link too if you count use of magic through items.

"It did, but then... all I've had is time to practice for quite some time." she smiled a little sheepishly, almost as though embarrassed. "There are a many who know magic in my world, but I only know a handful personally."

Her brothers, their apprentices, and Xehanort. Also Merlin and Donald, but the latter's magic is... special.

All I've had is time to practice... The Princess' eyes cut back to Aqua at that, the words resonating in her mind. There's something about them, something about the way she put it that makes her think. All I've had... It's such a lonely way to say she's well practiced, isn't it?

But Zelda is a stranger to this woman, and it is not her place to ask. Instead, she presses her palms together over her heart (a childish gesture she's never quite grown out of) and looks at Aqua with hopeful eyes.

"... Would you mind doing another demonstration? I would like to see how the magic in our worlds differ, if that is all right."

What a kind gesture... It almost reminded her of how she always did that when she was incredibly glad or grateful. She didn't mind, of course. Though she did rift slightly just to give her a little distance to work with. Really, how could she say not to hopeful eyes like that?

"I don't mind at all." Nor would she mind helping another improve with their own skills if she could. Hm, which one to show, though? She pondered for a moment, before raising her Keyblade up to summon orbs of light for her to target instead of the nature around them. "...Farewell."

She aimed at the first, flames licking at her fingers and the tip of her blade as a fireball concentrated into a pearl before separating into three and set the light ablaze. Aiming straight up, the winds picked each orb up into a small torrent of gust and flame before being spread out and one of the six were frozen in place by a piecing blast of ice. Why three different types of magic one after the other? Well, the white aura around her was likely a clue. Spellweaver was her favorite style when she first started out, after all.

"Gather." She pointed up once more as a strange magic drew in her targets like a magnet, which she ended up hovering with little effort as she telekenetically controlled her Keyblade to strike them all before she wound up spinning. Rribbons of light fall and twirl about her while she does so, slicing into the targets until they vanish and break.

Funny, when she ends it almost looks like she's bowing. ~~Spoilers she likely is.~~

002 | ❝Destiny's Union...❞

Capricorn; afternoon

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