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Fall of the Houes Bunansa

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Ch 1: Deigned to partner with a Hume pt 1

Entering the capital? You have credentials?

Hm? Well I don’t see any! We can’t just throw open our gates to

you vulgars, you know. Especially not the lying kind! Away with you!

Well, well, well…there’s a sight for sore eyes.

Didn’t think I’d be seeing you again. Not here.

Oh wonderful. Enter the streetear.

A pirate would do well to smile. Wouldn’t want to sour his

reputation.

You know this guy?

An old…friend. He’s a streetear—a peddler of rumor and hearsay, by

the name of Jules. He’d bite a Gil given him by his own mother, and shave it by

half to pay for her funeral.

Sometimes an ear with tight purse string’s the order of the day. Like

when a pirate decides he fancies going up in the world…


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“Credentials?”

“That’s right. Anyone who wants to go into the capital needs credentials.”

“There go the guards stomping on the dreams of yet another who would look to better themselves and move up in the world.” sighed a young boy passing by the main gate into Arcadia.

The boy was about 15, wearing a school uniform worn by those that attend the Arcadian Academy of Knowledge and Wisdom, a school acknowledged as the highest and most prestigious institutes of learning in all Ivalice.

“Oh come off it Bunansa.” Said another boy in an Academy uniform, “The guard is doing his civic duty of keeping our city clear of filthy vulgars.”

“True the guard may just be doing his job, but these “vulgers” only want a chance at a better life you know.” Says the boy to his school mate, “They’ve got it in their heads to be civilized like the rest of us. No harm in that now is there?”

The boys are suddenly taken surprise by the sound of some one clapping. They turn around to see another boy leaning against a wall.

“Well said. Nothing less from the wise Young Master Ffamran. Brings a tear to my eye. Your lord father would be so proud.”

The boy Ffamran smiles a rather mischievous smile. “Hello Jules. What mischief are you making today?”

“Mischief? Perish the thought my young lord.” Grins the boy Jules, pushing away from the wall. “I just got some new wears in stock; thought a wise young man may fancy a look at them.”

“Oh do you now?” asks the young Ffamran with new peek interest. He knew Jules’s ‘wears’ where usually worth sampling. “How much?”

“For you? How about 2000?” grinned Jules.

“500.” Ffamran crossing his arms

“Ho come now, you got it in your head to be a sky pirate? That’s out right robbery. 1800.”

“700.”

“Now you’re being just rude…1500, since were such good friends.”

“1000, since I did you that favor before.”

“1200, and not a gill less.”

“Done.” Ffamran held up the Gill

Jules reached out for it but the other boy pulled it back “600 now and 600 if your wears are really worth my interests.”

Jules grinned a slightly bitter grin. “Tricksy Bunansa, very tricksy.”

“No, just smarter than your other customers. So what’s it going to be?” The clever boy holding out the Gill

Jules takes it. He counts it and holds the bills up to the light.

“Oh come now…” Ffamran becoming slightly annoyed

Jules smiles and give him a side way glance “Thought you might be interested in knowing whose dream the guard is stomping on today…a rather stunning young lady from the looks of it.”

Ffamran raised an unimpressed eye brow. “You barely have my interest; there are a great number of stunning young ladies in the world.”

“All of them hailing from the Glomore Jungle?”

Ffamran’s eyes went wide “You’re joking.”

“I never joke, not about business.”

“Golmore Jungle?” asked Ffamran’s school mate

“Yes…well that is where they’re from I hear.” Simles Jules

“Are you sure about this?” asks Ffamran eagerly

“Pretty sure…” Nods Jules “A tall dark beauty with long white hair and a nice set of bunny ears atop her head, that’s what they call a Viera is it not?”

Ffamran’s eyes lit up. “A real live Viera.” he whispered excitedly

“A what?” asked the other boy.

Jules grins. “So are my wears to your satisfaction?”

Ffamran hands over the rest of the Gill and goes dashing off towards the gate.

“Pleasure doing business.” Jules calls after him

“Oi! Bunansa! What about class?” the boy called after is class mate.



Ffamran got to the gate seeing the guard was arguing with someone.

“I don’t care if you are a Viera or The High Seraph Ultima, you’re not getting in without Credentials or some one to sponsor your entry.”

The guard turned to speak to his partner and Ffamran saw her. The Viera. She was just as he heard of Viera, beautiful tall dark skinned women with rabbit like ears.

The young boy stared in awe at her for she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

“Off with you now.” Said the guard turning back. “Come back when you have the right paper work.”

To the boy’s dismay, the Viera turned and started to leave. He had to act fast.

“Wait!” He called out running up to the gate.

The guards turn as he passes them and walks up to Viera.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Hope these men didn’t harass you too harshly.”

“Oi! Just who the hell are you?” one guard asked

Ffamran turned and smiled, brushing off the gaurds rudeness. “Who indeed? Who are any of us really? Arcadian, Bhujerban…you know if you follow history and evolution back far enough, Humes originally descended from monkeys. Fancy that.”

“Don’t be cheeky with me you little whelp! Answer my question!”

“Oi watch your tongue!” The other guard stepped forward.

“What? He’s just a kid…”

The guard got a smack over the head.

“Are you blind? Can’t you see he’s wearing an Academy of Knowledge and Wisdom uniform?”

The guard took a second look at Ffamran who was smiling innocently. “Ah, so he is. So sorry. Please accept my sincere apologies young sir.”

“Quite alright.” Smiled the boy. “Only doing your civic duty, keeping our fair city clear of vulgers and all that.”

The guard nodded, pulling himself up importantly. “Quite right. Nice young lad, who understands the workings of the world.”

The other guard stepped forward. “You know this Viera?”

“No, not personally.” Said Ffamran, “But she’s an acquaintance of Professor Fawkes.”

“Ah. Dr. Seamus Nathaniel Fawkes? Professor of Natural History and Anthropology at the Arcadian Academy of Knowledge and Wisdom?”

“Yes.” Nodded the boy “He got held up with a department meeting this morning and couldn’t come himself so he sent me to meet her.”

“Ah, is that how it is? Alright then.” He motioned to the other guard and they both stepped as side.

“Thank you gentlemen.” Ffamran beamed and turned to the Viera. “This way.”

The Viera just stood there looking cautiously at the guards.

“It’s alright.” The boy assured her. “You can come in.”

“Just like that?” asked the Viera curiously.

Ffamran smiled. “Just like that. Come now, the Professor is anxious to see you.”

Ffamran started walking and the Viera followed.

“I do not know any Professor Fawkes.” Said the Viera after they got into the city.

“I know.” Said Ffamran

“Then why did you say I did?” she asked

“So they’d let you into the city. Professor Fawkes is an Anthropologist and if famous for his articles containing rare information on species. So it’s not hard to believe he’d be acquainted with a Viera. And if you’re in the city long enough he’s sure to track you down eventually, so you really could say you’re acquainted with him soon enough.”

“I see…” said the Viera

“So what brings you to the capital?” the curious boy asks

“It is the only Hume city I have yet to see.” The Viera said plainly

Ffamran noticed the rather unfeeling flat tone of her manner of speaking, though he didn’t mind. He thought she had a very pretty voice and he liked her accent.

“Really? I’ve hardly been out of Arcadia. I’ve been to Bujerba once with Mother and Father and there was a class excursion to Nabradia back in 6th year. You’ve been to Rozarria too then?”

“Yes.” Answered the Viera simply

“Ah, lucky. I’ve always wanted to go to Rozarria, but the empire has been at odds with them for ages so it’s too dangerous for Arcadians to travel there. So what are you going to do now that you’re in the city?”

“Find lodging I suppose.”

“You’re a woman of little words now aren’t you?” Smiled Ffamran

“And you seem to be a man of a great many words.” Said the Viera

Ffamran laughed “I suppose I am.”

The boy opened his school bag and dug out a finely carved piece of wood, handing it to the Viera. “Here, you’ll need one of these while you’re in the city.”

The Viera took the piece of wood from the boy and looked at it curiously “What is it?”

“A chop.” Says the boy, “It’s better than Gill in this city. That one’s made of sandalwood, the best kind you can have. You can get in almost anywhere with that. Just show it at any inn and they’ll let you stay no questions asked, you don’t even have to pay or anything. Same with restaurants, you can order anything off the menu. And if anyone asks about your business in Arcadia, just stick with the story that you’re acquainted with Professor Fawkes…”

Ffamran was suddenly interrupted by the sound of bells chiming.

“Ah!” the boy pulls out a pocket watch. “Ack! It’s 2nd period already! Ho the dean’s going to give me an earful this afternoon… sorry to rush off so briskly but I have to go. It was very nice meeting you. I’m sure to see you around. Bye.”

The Viera stood watching the boy rush off, her head tiled curiously.

“What an odd fellow. Humes are certainly the most curious creatures I’ve ever encountered. This ‘Outside’ is a strange place indeed.”
And thus Balthier meets Fran

So this is my Prequel to Viera Mating Rituals
It'll foucus mainly on Balthier. I't may be slow in updates cause i don't have the whole story worked out...only bit's and piceces...

I have to say I kind of don’t like Balthier’s real name…Ffamran…I don’t know why…it just rubs me the wrong way. Balthier is much better.

Some of the story arcs will open with a scene from the game which will be a kind of prelude to what the rest of the chapter/ arc the way this one opened with the part of the game you try and get into Arcadia for the first time…
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