Never mind Leviathan the Lost...

[rosa_heartlily]

It was nearly Rosa the Lost!

Even with a strategy guide, the Leviathan boss battle was tough. The third stage required split-second timing to ensure I got three Spitfires off in the time allowed. I didn't so much feel satisfaction when I won as relief. I must have had about 10 goes at it before I cracked it. There's a trophy for completing the battle on FF mode ;D.

The one that did give a certain amount of satisfaction was defeating the Tonberry King. All Tonberries give me the creeps. But... They're just trying to live their lives, like everyone else... Except that they feed off the pain and anguish of others. Who am I kidding? Slapping down a Tonberry King is ALWAYS good!

I wished I'd left Shula's second side quest to the end. The final conversation was definitely a leave-taking. At the moment, I'm thinking I'm unlikely to replay TRT, though, so that's now my experience.

I should have made the connection with Famiel sooner. I wonder if the dialogue changes if you play TRT before EotF?

The situation with Jamile and Havre got resolved - but I don't know how. I feel like I missed a conversation, somewhere. I think it's worth popping back to Haven before heading for Origin, next time I play. I loved that Havre referred to Jamile as his 'little canary' :) Cross-game references are always fun to spot.

I found 3 aquamarines but there must be at least 8 to find, plus some ageless oil - the other ageless items were quest rewards, I'm sure, but I definitely did all the quests. It's only for crafting accessories that I'm unlikely to use, though, so I'm happy to leave them unfound. But at least searching for them gives you a reason to explore Mysidia.

The music in Haven DEFINITELY sounds like the music from Besaid.

Jill - He's adorable!
Me - He is now!!!
Clive - He is now.
Me - >D

I wasn't expecting a 'gift' from Ultima, although I did know there was another ability set in the offing, now I think about it. I shall explore that next time I play.

A looong day spent entirely indoors - apart from hanging some washing out in the garden.

I don't think I achieved very much, other than completing TRT.

Liverpool beat Fulham to go joint top with Arsenal - Arsenal lead on goal difference. City have a game in hand; if they could lose that...

An early night - yay!