[Video; UN: wrathofodin]

[farroning]

So... [A young woman with soft pink hair appears on the feed, suspicion and frustration warring in her blue eyes.] I get crystallized, somehow wake up and get dumped in a new world?

My sister. [She grits her teeth, barely controlling her temper.] Her name is Serah. I also... I need to find a boy named Hope, a man named Sazh and, I guess, an idiot named Snow.

Do... Do they sound familiar?

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un: afairguy

[fairlyheroic]

I can't say I've heard those names, but I'm still pretty new. I'll keep an ear out, though.

[farroning]

[What is this place. What does it have to do with the l'Cie and Cocoon?]

Thanks. I'm Lightning.

[fairlyheroic]

I'm Zack. You must have just got here then, right?

[farroning]

Pretty much. Being here is probably the last thing I need, but I'm stuck, right?

[fairlyheroic]

[his smile turns a little apologetic]

For now. I know people leave, but I don't know how or anything like that. So at least it's temporary?

[farroning]

Some reassurance. [But it is something.] Is this place falling apart? I'm getting tired of fighting monsters.

[fairlyheroic]

Not as far as I know. There's monsters, but they're called something else. But! I haven't had to fight anything since I got here. [a small laugh] It's a little weird.

[farroning]

Used to battle? [She nods to herself; he doesn't look like a wimp.] I came with my weapons, so I'm not defenseless.

[fairlyheroic]

Yes ma'am, I used to be a soldier. [he offers a little two finger salute with his free hand, grinning] That's pretty lucky. I managed to find a decent replacement for now, but I showed up as-is.

[farroning]

So am I. [She lifts her chin ever so slightly, acknowledging him.] That's a shame. I would be angrier if they took my gun-blade from me.

[fairlyheroic]

Yeah? You've got that air about you. I feel like I should be saluting for real. [he is, of course, teasing. His grin softens into more a smile] I left my sword to someone before I ended up here.

But man, a gun-blade - those things are impressive.

[farroning]

[Now that... That has a certain effect on her. Her cheeks pink and she almost - ALMOST - ducks her head shyly. Lightning doesn't have a high rank and she respects those that do.]

No, no saluting. I haven't earned that. [Or has she? It's hard to know anymore.]

Someone worthy? [Swords are usually one of a kind.]

I like mine. It has the power to knock an opponent back and then a blade to finish them off if the bullets aren't enough.

[fairlyheroic]

[oh, that's cute. Even if he was teasing, there was some truth to it. Lightning definitely seems like a no nonsense kind of girl]

I dunno, most people wouldn't give that answer.

Definitely worthy. It's an important sword. [the understatement of the century]

Yeah? I've been on the other end of those, I've even seen some that shoot rockets. [Genesis copies did not fuck around] Not as impressive, but I'm a broadsword guy.

[farroning]

[Nonsense is her enemy. Keep it away from her. 8( ]

Most people are over-ambitious idiots. [And then they pay for it.]

Broadswords are difficult to wield. You've got arm strength.

[Her Blazefire is versatile - in that it can keep firing no matter what form it takes and it never runs out of ammo.]

Someone is overcompensating. [Sorry Genesis copies.] Don't sell yourself short. Big weapons require muscle. No matter how hard I work, I'm not suited for a broadsword.

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[bythewaves]

I fear I do not know those names, lady.

[ The dark-haired man with strangely bright grey eyes shakes his head apologetically ]

But this place is small - if they are here, they will find you, soon enough. But equally so, they might not be here at all.

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[farroning]

[It's good, in a way, but frustrating too. Lightning chooses to focus on the latter emotion.]

Let me guess, some powerful deity is in control?

[This again?]

I'm getting tired of being a pawn.

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[bythewaves]

[ He hums thoughtfully, the sound somehow musical, waggling his hand in what appears to be the multiversal sign for 'sort of' ]

I don't know about a deity, lady. When you arrived, the... scientists, I think they call themselves, yes? They might have mentioned a bit, although it made very little sense to me. Something about the world itself, drawing us here, I thought? I fear much of it went past me.

[fairlyheroic]

That's true! [and now he's laughing at himself] Some of us idiots learn how to grow out of that.

[the hard way, but he grew out of it all the same]

Overcompensating and really wanted me out of the way. [he huffs, despite the laughter in his voice]

I bet you could handle one of the more normal-sized ones, but you're right - I'm a big guy, a broadsword suits how I fight. That and a little magic is all I need, usually.

[farroning]

Everyone has a weakness or two. As long as you learn, that's all that matters. [She has been an idiot about certain things too.]

Wow. What did you do to tick them off? [Something extreme, she hopes?]

Maybe. I'm stronger than I was. [That happens when gods force you into certain battles and arm you for them.] Elemental magic is my mainstay - besides my Blazefire.

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[farroning]

[Yeah. Scientists. She doesn't trust them.]

Figures. [Everything in shadow. Everything a question. All they can do is stay armed and wary.] I wish I could say I'm inexperienced with waiting for answers.

Stay alive. Stay aware. That's the best we can do.

[fairlyheroic]

Heh, you're right.

[he can't help the brief laugh, giving a shake of his head] It's a long story, but let's just say I had something they wanted. Among a few other reasons.

Sometimes all you need is a good Firaga, right?

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[sleepsalot]

They don't.

[ Noctis calmly watches the woman on the screen, full of the same anger and confusion he was after he arrived. He still doesn't know if he fully believes the things he's been told, why he's here and that it's not some elaborate trick from Ardyn.

But he understands what she's going through and, while he may not be able to help, maybe just offering an ear might do some good. ]

But there's always the chance that they'll find themselves here at some point in the future.

[farroning]

Beating you down with rockets isn't the polite way to ask for it back. [Genesis where are your manners?]

I'm a fan of whatever works. [But since he knows that spell...] What do you call your world?

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[farroning]

You're echoing the majority.

[That doesn't mean she won't search the city herself, but her hope is definitely diminished.

She narrows her eyes and makes a soft sound of assent. Yes, they could end up here. Just like she did.]

I'm not letting my guard down. If they end up here, I'll find them.

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor doesn't know what a scientist IS, sadly, to agree or disagree ]

It seems so. [ He agrees ]

At the least, life here is mostly kind, and the folk here seem good-hearted. Is there ought I could do to help you, Lady?