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[Video | Action for Celadon City]
[ The feed opens up with some very excited chirping that can only come from a Togekiss. The feed shifts and bobbles, but finally settles on one Xion lying in bed, who looks to be finally stirring awake. The more Xion moves, the more chatter from Bell emerges and finally, with a faint smile appearing on her lips for only a moment, her eyes open groggily. Due to Bell's cries, her eyes immediately move to her and the Gear, blinking blearily for a moment. ]
It's... what time is it...? [ She moves to slowly sit up with a groan - wow, her body feels so sluggish - before reaching for the Gear. A few button mashing here and there, and... ]
Ah! It's late! And the date...! [ In her surprise, Xion is trying to scramble out of bed, but due to the fact that she just woke up, she only succeeds in flailing and falling off her bed with a thud. The Gear clatters to the floor, yet amongst Bell's worried chirps, there's a faint sound of laughter coming from Xion. ]
I slept for that long... But... [ Bell flies over the Gear, most likely to Xion. ] It's okay, Bell. I'm okay. I was... home. I need to talk to a few people, and--
[ And then her stomach rumbles. Very loudly at that. There's a long pause, and another soft laugh follows. ]
... but I think I can do that after I eat.
[ There's the sound of Xion shuffling to her feet, the Gear is picked up and closed. ]
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[ And true to Xion's words, Xion could be found in the Breeding Center's kitchen several minutes later cooking some very tasty pancakes. Surprised? Well, it's not like she did talk about her other hobbies, anyway... ]
It's... what time is it...? [ She moves to slowly sit up with a groan - wow, her body feels so sluggish - before reaching for the Gear. A few button mashing here and there, and... ]
Ah! It's late! And the date...! [ In her surprise, Xion is trying to scramble out of bed, but due to the fact that she just woke up, she only succeeds in flailing and falling off her bed with a thud. The Gear clatters to the floor, yet amongst Bell's worried chirps, there's a faint sound of laughter coming from Xion. ]
I slept for that long... But... [ Bell flies over the Gear, most likely to Xion. ] It's okay, Bell. I'm okay. I was... home. I need to talk to a few people, and--
[ And then her stomach rumbles. Very loudly at that. There's a long pause, and another soft laugh follows. ]
... but I think I can do that after I eat.
[ There's the sound of Xion shuffling to her feet, the Gear is picked up and closed. ]
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[ And true to Xion's words, Xion could be found in the Breeding Center's kitchen several minutes later cooking some very tasty pancakes. Surprised? Well, it's not like she did talk about her other hobbies, anyway... ]
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... he... didn't mind that so much, did he? [ Lightning, does that mean you're supposed to punch the people you like? ]
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[granted so was she, but still.]
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[ Aside from Leon going away, of course. ]
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[Two months. That's how long it took for them to work things out, and afterwards...well. Nine months together is better than none. Still hurts though.]
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...We started looking at each other differently. As more than friends. It took me a while to figure out what that meant, but...there was no "finding out". Not really. We just knew, I guess.
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So things just... happen?
[ Looking at each other differently. Well, she's been looking at... someone (or two, ahem) differently... ]
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I guess. You might want to ask Minnie about it, though. He...Leon was the first person I felt that way about, so I can't tell you if it's normal.
[Though Minnie's idea of what constitutes falling for someone isn't all that normal, either. Sorry, Xion; your female role models are bad with romance.]
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[ fff, it'd be all okay. She's confused about it all, anyway. HALP HOW DOES I ATTRACTION ]
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[DON'T ASK LIGHTNING. She doesn't know either and her heart hurts too much to try again!]
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Have you been okay, Lightning?
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[ Very. Long. Pause here.
She really doesn't know what to say, and her chest just tightens up at the news. She'd want to check the Gear herself, but there's no way Lightning would lie to her about something like this. Fang is her friend, too.
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Wow. She's had some people disappear in the past, but, damn... ]
... I'm so sorry, Lightning.
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Don't be. It's not the first time she's done this. Her or Serah. [sigh.] I've gotten used to it.
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[ Is her quick reply. She can tell it still affects you deeply, Lightning. ]
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[Too much to do to let her emotions out. Besides, isn't she supposed to the be the strong one? The always-holding-it-together face of the Corps? Crying isn't something she does, even if she's deeply affected by this.]
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[ Yeah, Minnie was right that Ven's stubbornness was rubbing off on her. But also the things she saw from her sleep... Well, maybe she got a stronger handle on things. ]
You're allowed to grieve. We're your friends. We're here for you.
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[though can doesn't mean will. whoops?]
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[ Yeah, she's gotten more perceptive indeed! ]
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If you say so, Lightning. We'll work harder to help that along.
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Just stay out of trouble. That already makes things easier on me.
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Now you know how she feels.]Alright, I will. [ And is that actual conviction in her voice when she says that? ] I'll do things the smart way.
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