041 [Written]

[mountain_sage]

Hmm...these are certainly not the most favorable battle conditions. Given that we'll be left in that rainforest instead of returning to our rooms each night, I should be grateful for the short duration of this draft. I've never seen such an environment in Magvel. I'll have my staff on hand to cure any poisonous effects, but those other diseases mentioned, we should remain wary of.

I'll certainly need to stick with a group to survive this one. I must admit that I am rather...afraid. Great Dragon protect us all...

Comments

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

You can stick with us, of course, unless you'd rather focus on helping the non-combatants.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Rydia...perhaps I should stay with you. I'm afraid I may need as much protection as the non-combatants this time around.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's fine. Cecil and Kain ought to be sufficient in covering us, and I'll still have plenty of firepower. Besides, that staff of yours could be invaluable in this situation.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

It would be. But how should we deal with that wildlife out there?

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

If you prepare, there's nothing to fear.

[But then Kain is exceptionally confident when it comes to battle.]

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

But that's just it, Kain. I'm not very sure how to prepare...or if what I have will be enough.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

I'm sure we can drive them away with what we have, and as for health concerns, we'll just keep in mind the advice other people have given.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

[He pauses, contemplating.]

Hmm...I suppose that's the best we can do. Who else will be in our group?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Possibly Selphie, though she might decide to hang out with Frey.

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

I would suggest you train in the Battle Dome, in a simulation like the setting we're going to. Far from perfect, but it would give you some idea.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

...And Kain?

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

[Now there's an idea...]

A wise suggestion. Thank you.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

He's with me, of course.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Ah...I thought as such. Are you going to train at the Battle Dome before the draft?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Oh, definitely. Trying a rainforest scenario in there might be good preparation for when we're sent.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Would you mind if I join you?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Please do. I'm planning to be there for most of the afternoon.

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Of course. We've little time to prepare, but... it's better than nothing.

[And after a moment...]

Perhaps we'll fight alongside one another again, this time.

[It had worked well in the last draft, after all.]