Dave Demaris
Prioritize your time for what matters to you the most, or you may lose it.
Music Created & Produced by S.T.
And so it begins...
Name: Dave DemarisAge: 33Occupation: Chocobo Therapist/ Adventurer TherapistSo it begins....post calamity, having lost my memories I was but a teenager. Lost and confused, I had arrived at Bent Branch Meadows seeking succer and shelter. Torn clothing, a bit battered, bruised and no memory of the life I lived before.
I wondered aimlessly through the meadows. I had found myself in the chocobo stables. The sounds of clambering feet and the smell of fresh hay surrounded my senses. As the soothing sounds of baby chocobos coo's put my nerves a bit at ease. Amnesia stricken, what was I to do?My feet to move me forward and a desire for to learn who I once was, I began assisting the chocobo keeps in breeding and raising the chocobo. I had found a comfort in this work.
As time progressed, a visitor was received from the all too distant lands of Dravania. The gentleman had a caravan of miscellaneous items to sell.
Having stabled his chocobo for the night, the fellow had sparked up a conversation with me. Tales of foreign lands where told over a nice cup of ale. The fellow made mention that he was in need of fresh stable hands in the Dravanian Forelands. Having propositioned me while under the warm amber ale, denying his request wouldn't do justice. Accepting his offer, I began to think of everything I'd need for this voyage, a gimmer of excitement filled the air.
The very next rise of the sun I had packed my meager possesions. Saying goodbyes to the fellow chocobo stable hands and the inn keeper. It was time for us to go. The Dravanian trader beckoned me over as I waved farewell and boarded the caravan; we set off. To Dravania!...As time passed by and many years of assisting wild chocobo had become something of a normalcy. One day, visitors from a high end client arrived and were entrusted a quest to obtain and tame a a fine chocobo for their client. The "tamer" stumbled upon a very endurance driven, weathered chocobo. I had mind to suggest the tamer to disembark their journey of wrangling said chocobo. "Tis a bit of a farce, this chocobo is wild beyond compare" the tamer and tasked clients implored this is the chocobo for their esteemed founder.
Having forsaken my word, the clients and tamer had fully abandoned words of caution. After many a failure, I assisted them with the robust & swift chocobo. It feathers glowed in the sun with hues of brown and gold. Many sun and moon raises, I tamed the chocobo, it became calm and confident. The chocobo was at ease and ready to be commanded as needed. The clients owner had shown up as the required task was taking a bit too long. That fine autumn morning, the breeze subtle and somber; I had met the high end client, Mayberry Minami the founder of House of Virtue. A well known venue around Eorza. Mayberry addressed their disappointment of the latency of their staff and commanded harsh criticism to the "tamer" enlisted by their staff. Mayberry having addressed the concerns, their staff pointed in my direct and mentioned that I was the cause of the delays. Mayberry, annoyed, asked why it was taking so long to receive their prized chocobo.After a conversation and emotions waned, Mayberry had invited me to a drink. As to not be disrespectful to a high end client, I obliged. Mayberry and myself struck up a conversation of the most fantastical dream over several tankards of Tail Feather's in house mead. Mayberry advised me of the finer drinks available at the House of Virtue. Having a wonderful night and being persuaded; talking about a cozy atmosphere through the night. The warmth of my cheeks and the way of the breeze... I felt at home. Mayberry asked if I would like to join them in their endeavor to make the most pleasurable and relaxing venue around Eorza.... That night... I met a long term friend with a bond that would stand the test of time...Fast forward- As the years past and House of Virtue thrived, on one calm evening after the venue's closing, I took notice of Mayberry's presence. They seemed to slowly drift from the flashing glamour of the venue to a more calming visage of the sea as the waves crashed onto the beach. "Dave, adventure of the sea calls to me. I can't leave her all lonesome, join me my friend?" Mayberry gestured with a drink in hand "Mayberry, what ails you so? Your heart is one with the water on this night. I must admit, I, too feel a change on the horizon. I think its time I spread my wings. Many chocobo are in need and a few patrons have also sought help in fervent depths of the mind. I can do good here." I expressed and Mayberry confirmed with a nod. "To the future! May our bounties be full and our beds be warm!" with a subtle gesture to the moon, a toast was made with Mayberry. Departing from House of Virtue though bittersweet, friends around understood my cause. With goodbyes made and a saddlebag packed, I embarked on a new found adventure...
