Another Xaela Esque song.

"I don't know why Erick got so angry, he said to and I quote, "Come at me with everything you've got.""

"That did not include an Axe!"

"You didn't specify, besides you dodged it just fine."

"I felt like I was playing Limbo with instant death turned on. Where the hell were you even keeping that thing?"

Being a Xaela, Yesuntei does have an attraction to large heavy weapons for cleaving her enemies in twain.

Not a perfect match up, but the Lyrics overall kind of make me think this song would be good for the Dark Knight WoL. Especially given the inner darkness they face combined with the love and desire to protect others.

A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.

It's Showtime for the Negotiator and the Android.

Cast in the name of God, ye not guilty ----------------- Big O! SHOWTIME!

Rained Out

It was all ruined, the blasted storm had rolled in unexpectedly and complete shutdown the place. Alisaie was fuming silently to herself at all the time she had wasted setting up this night.

She'd planned such the perfect date night, thought about it in depth, hammered out the details. Alisaie had planned on a dinner at Costa de Sol, well in some ways it was a breakfast since Yesuntei had a tendency to sleep through most of the day due to the nocturnal habits of the Kagon.

Afterwards they'd relax by the shore, cool night air, gazing up at the Stars. She'd even procured a small telescope so they could enjoy the view even more. It would have been such a lovely evening!

And now it was all ruined, the storm was so bad that the diner had had to close up. Even if they had stayed open the dining area was just a disaster zone being pelted by the rain as the wind gusted it under the protective roofs.

She was betting that the telescope she'd set up along with beach chairs were halfway to garlemald by now. It was all she could do to not visibly show her frustration to Yesuntei.

The xaela had fortunately come prepared with an umbrella much to Alisaie's surprise. And despite the night being a disaster the Kagon was smiling bright and almost giggling in the torrential rain as she held her umbrella up high enough so that the Elezen could take refuge under it as well.

It amazed Alisaie how Yesuntei could remain positive while they tried to get out of the storm. However, she had to admit that positivity was starting to rub off on her. And despite the storm howling around them, they were quite close right now.

Alisaie felt a blush growing on her cheeks.

Perhaps this night hadn't been ruined at all. So long as Yesuntei was still enjoying herself and they were together.

Time to push it to the limit.

Secret Signs

It had been a slow day and Taliss was looking forward to it ending, the sun was already hanging low in the sky. The rays shining through the windows of Gage's Acquisitions company windows. The atmosphere was almost unsettling, and Taliss couldn't really figure out why lately she'd just had a gnawing feeling at the back of her mind without any real answer.

That feeling was gnawing at her now even as she leaned against the rail of the grand staircase that led to the second floor. Her heterchromia eyes gazing towards the main door, as if her violet and green pupils were trying to see through it.

As if in response the door swung open and a tall slim man entered, dark scales and horns immediately identifying him as a Xaela. His garb also looked to be fairly tribal as if he was still living in the Steppe. Maybe he was, but what would bring him all the way here? His colors seemed to indicate he was from the Kha tribe.

"Good evening, is there something I can help you with?" Came another voice from near the reception desk, Yesuntei had been filing some paperwork and noticed the new arrival. Greeting him in that friendly manner of hers that could almost fool you into thinking the girl was more naive than she really was.

The xaela man regarded the pale xaela with red limbaled eyes that gave him a very intense look. "Perhaps, I am seeking someone." He spoke, while at the same time his hands shifting between several gestures.

Yesuntei did not notice the motions as she tilted her head, "Someone here? Or were you wanting to hire Gage's to find someone for you, so long as it is for legal reasons!"

Taliss's eyes however went wide as she spotted the repeated gestures that meant nothing to Yesuntei, the nearby servants hired in service to the company. But meant everything to her as the gestures were nearly shouting out, though unheard by all except her. (I'm looking for a Moks)

The dark skinned xaela pushed off the rail and moved over to the two while smiling lightly, "I may be able to help our guest Yesuntei of the Kagon. Afterall I do have a talent for dealing with people in various manners."

With a raised brow the tanned xaela man turned towards Taliss, "And what makes you so confident you can help me my dear?" He spoke with a more low tone that came out smooth yet in a questioning manner.

"Because I am Taliss of the Hotgo, and I have many different talents. Though perhaps we could discuss things more privately," She spoke with a wide grin, even as she brought a hand up to brush her bangs out of the way. As she did so her fingers twisted subtly into a sign for a brief moment, the closeness to her as she did so conveying non-verbally. (I am Moks)

Yesuntei eye rolled briefly, "Taliss please do not take advantage of our guest before he's given us a job."

The strange xaela man gave a nod, "Yes, I believe that would be apt to do Taliss Hotgo. Do not worry Yesuntei Kagon I believe she is right."

Taliss continued to smile while motioning for him to follow her, which he did after a moment, the much shorter xaela leading him to an empty room and closing the door behind them.

Yesuntei tilted her head to the side looking confused, "That was a tad…odd."

In the room the xaela male spoke briefly, "I am Usun of the Kha," He then began to sign with his hands more openly, now that there were not prying eyes. (And I have been looking for you.)

She quirked her brow curiously as she signed back to him while gazing up at the rugged xaela. (Why would the Moks be looking for me specifically?)

(Your parent tribe was destroyed, several Moks with it. You were not found so we did not know if you had perished. Several sightings were reported but not confirmed. So we began looking to see if you or any other Moks with that tribe had survived.)

Taliss gave a small nod while signing quickly though hesitating at certain parts, (I was not present during the attack, I had my own…problems I was dealing with.)

Usun frowned a moment as he replied nonverbally, (You should have sent a sign, the survival of the Moks and all of the Xaela depends on us working together. It is time for you to return.)

She shook her head as she replied, her own lips frowning, (I cannot return yet, I have responsibilities here it would look strange. Besides the Moks know very little of Eorzea and its people.)

The man drew in a long breath before letting it out in an annoyed sigh, (Perhaps we'd know more if you had bothered to get in contact and tell us what you had learned. Though you do raise a good point.)

Taliss smiled again, her tail giving a sultry sway, (Perhaps I can tell you what I have learned and then with the others you can decide if it would be better for me to stay or return.)

Usun tilted his own head a moment as if in thought before nodding, (Very well, relay to me and I will take the information back.)

The dark skinned xaela girl began to sign more, as she started going over what she'd learned about Eorzea. Its city states, its people, Gage's Acquisitions. Granted she had to verbally say some words due to not having an equivalent within the Moks language.

Over an hour later, the door open and Usun exitted, "Thank you Taliss Hotgo, you were very helpful, perhaps we will cross paths again soon." He stated with a bow before he left the building entirely.

Yesuntei blinked and looked back towards the room as Taliss leaned against the door frame with a lusty look in her eyes, "That…I'm not sure I wish to know." The pale skinned Kagon said outwardly, however internally she was confused and unsure of what had gone on. She saw them go in the room, heard the man state his name was Usun, and then nothing beyond a low whisper from Taliss every so often. It was extremely peculiar. 'I wonder if I should tell Erick or Dark about this…as that was weird even for Taliss.' She thought to herself.

The Moks Handshake/Language

So you have the Moks Tribe, and their brief official Blurb here.

Which just rereading that again...I think I have completely missed what they were saying in actuality with it. I had always read that paragraph and assumed by secret hand signals. That they meant that was how Moks signalled to each other to let each other know "Hey its cool I'm a Moks too." You know essentially a secret handshake that only they knew.

But holy crap I'm a moron and didn't realize that's not what they mean at all. Because the sentence is set up explaining HOW communication is done not how they know each other.

Basically the Moks may have a special handshake, but the Moks actually have their own entire Sign Language they use to communicate with each other in secret. Thats why no other Tribes have hard evidence on the Moks beyond "Yeah we think they're around." Since think about it, even if you had a special handshake you did before you spoke to one another. Someone else can come into earshot and hear you speaking about things completely unrelated to the Tribe you are currently living in. This would raise suspicion and cause people to investigate to find out what is really going on. This would quickly result in members of the Moks Tribe being discovered and outed.

But if your ENTIRE communication with your Moks Tribe is through Hand Signals and body language, then there is nothing to be overheard you can speak however you want and your surrogate tribe will never know the difference. Plus even if someone walked in on you while you were speaking to a Moks with this sign language, you could very easily and smoothly brush it off. Not to mention you could have your bodies positioned so anyone that walks in won't see your signing and whoever see them enter can quickly sign to you to 'Act Natural'

It just makes so much more sense on how they'd stay invisible with a sign language that is unique to them. Because to anyone else it'd just look like some silly hand gestures or potentially just odd idle movements. Anything except a deliberate communication attempt unless they were being extremely blatant about it which they're probably raised not to be.