Retainer Ad-Venture Contest (EU) - Entry Thread

[Werhusky]

Character: Aelia Sokoto
World: Cerberus
Item: Scarf of Woundrous Wit


Zorgan weighted the ventures in his purse. The payment was definitely worth all the travelling and he got to see a lot of all of Eorzea. The taste in his mouth told him today was a good day to get something worthy for his mistress.
She was another reason he did this job; it was just too fun seeing her roll eyes, her suppressed anger and her occasional joy about things he found for her. A smile stole on his lips. In another life they could’ve been friends but in this life he was her rebellious retainer.
Some deep breaths and he had decided where to go to: It was a somewhat risky decision to go to Cape Westwind but time was running and his Miqo’te genes made it easy for him to hide from the Garleans and there he had found already some sweet things before, lost by some poor souls.
Under the clear sky only those fishers trying to catch a titanic sawfish – for a moment he considered to try his own luck – distracted him a bit from searching between rocks, in caves and down the canyon. And there it was! A minute mindflayer was lying close to the water. But how to get it before the next wave carried it to the deeps of the ocean?
He almost laughed at the easy solution. Good thing he knew how to convince people of his trustworthiness and got borrowed a Halcyon Rod. With a handful of skilled casts he managed to hook it. He handed back the rod to the baffled fisher and couldn’t prevent himself from cuddling the minion for a moment. Really a good day!
He set foot to head back to Limsa Lominsa, where she’d expect him soon. That he let fall all cautiousness he only noticed when the Vanguard almost hit him. Holding the minion tight he ran as fast as he could and only stopped when the attacker was left far behind.
Zorgan leaned towards some rocks catching his breath. How stupid of him there! Well, it happened but now he should go. Pushing himself from the rocks to leave he heard a clinging sound. “Sigh!” His purse broke. Angrily he started collecting the ventures that had rolled everywhere.
Now it really was about time! Without looking he reached for the mindflayer – and only got some slime on his hand. Suspiciously he turned and his fears got proven: He looked at some stupid grinning toads. In his rage all that escaped was a long “Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!” The toads backed off but the minion was lost. Angry about his faults he made his was to be ready…

The bell rang and he greeted her the usual easy way. “What did you get for me?” He handed her what he could organize in the rush. “A Lominsan Anchovy!?” A grin stole on his face: “It’s high quality.” “Yeah….” Without asking more she handed him new ventures and dismissed him. What a great day!

[AngelHorn]

Stay a while and listen. This is a story, a short story, about three glorious adventurers. Well, maybe not so glorious... they are retainers. But they dine in the luxury of the Drowning Wench like real adventurers. Well... actually they have to take a table in the cellar... since they cannot afford more.

It is a story about the proud Elezen Elviane, the kittenish Miqo'te A'zumyn and the Lalafell Yobiwan, who is a little late to their appointment.

"*Sigh* I wish we could be real adventurers like the people upstairs. Y'know, sharing tales of heroic adventures and most of all: having real meals instead this crap they call 'Retainer Special'. Don't you agree, Elvi?"
"I agree. But sadly the prices here have been driven sky-high due all the wealthy adventurers, so there is not much choice for our kind.", Elviane replied.
"Nyan! It sounded so cool back then on the billboard when it said 'The Adventurer Guild wants YOU! Hiring helpers - apply now and get one free set of Patrician's clothes.' But being a retainer sucks. I want adventures. I want glory! I want food! Now, where is Yobi? It's already ten minutes past noon and I am very hungry!"
"Look, Ms. Tyaka.", Elviane points at a cute looking Lalafell in a bunny costume from Gold Saucer who is heading for their table. "Maybe that little Ms. is a friend of Yobiwan?"
To their surprise the Lalafell took a seat at their table and started to burst out in tears.
Unsure about what to do A'zumyn asked the Lalafell "Uhm... can we help you somehow, sweety?"
The Lalafell glanced at her. Then towards Elviane. After a few seconds he finally replied "It's me. Yobi."
A'zumyn and Elviane looked at each other, then back to Yobiwan before bursting out in laughter.
"IT'S NOT FUNNY! GODDAMMIT!", Yobiwan cried. Which made the two girls laugh even harder at him.
"My mistress wanted me to wear this glamour while being on venture. She thought it would look cute on me. Despite me being a guy..."
"I heard a lot about retainer masters who makes their retainers wear lewd stuff, but this... is so... cute! Nyan."
"Now," Elviane calmed herself enough to say something "we have about 30 minutes left for our quick exploration. What gifts do we want to bring our masters today?"
"I don't care, nyan! I want food! Onaka suita!"
"I am not in any mood for exploration with this outfit..."
"Ladies", Baderon Tenfinger interrupted the three to serve the lunch. "Today our special is eel pie with roasted sea cucumber and cooked crayfish. Enjoy your meal!"
"I AM NOT A GIRL!", Yobiwan tried to complain but Baderon turned away already.
It sounded terrible. It looked terrible. A'zumyn was the first to ask "Is this even edible? Nyan..."
"Unlikely. But this is what you get for two ventures..."
The three of them exchanged glances and started to grin together.
"Ladies, we have our gifts!", Yobiwan explained.

To be continued...?

Character Name: Angel Horn
World Name: Cerberus
Prize Choice: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

Sorry for my bad English, it is not my native language.