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[lunarborn]

[While most of the village's bustling has been to accommodate the needs of those who've been chosen to battle outside the barrier, Cecil has internalized the opposite. The Malnosso have seen fit to pit his best friend against the third party that murdered him so viciously before, and Cecil's not handling it as well as he might. Housemates might notice a rekindled fighting spirit in the patriarch who'd become willing to set down roots.]

[And though in the past few months Cecil has been casual about his training, today the bit of forest he's chosen for his training is alive with the sounds of his grunts and the oddly melodic noise of a sword swung with purpose. Settling down will just have to wait.]

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[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

[It's been some time since he's trained like this, gentle face hardened and analytical. When there's movement off to his side, it catches his attention immediately, though it's a beat later before he actually lowers his sword.] Rydia. Good morrow.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She crosses her arms, leaning against a tree.]

You too, Cecil.

[A glance to the sword.]

I was wondering as to the source of that vigorous-sounding workout.

[A small smile, as it's good to see him take his training more seriously again.]

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

[He nods at the smile instead of returning it.] I've been reminded of our purpose here.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

You did seem...different earlier, even though I couldn't stay to talk then.

[She's quiet for a moment as that smile fades. No point in pretending that this isn't about what's coming.]

We shouldn't be separated, none of us. It isn't right.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

We'll be reunited when Kain returns. [There's no "if" in that statement.]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia nods, not about to dispute that.]

I wish he didn't have to go without us, but I'm sure they have safeguards against anyone trying to join that's not on their list.

[A slight pout. Guess what she would do, if it was possible.]

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

As am I. I've got no intention of being inhibited by those safeguards.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She raises an eyebrow.]

You're going ahead anyway? Hm. It's worth a try.

...I've been pondering the same, but I want to see what they have set up, first.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

It doesn't matter what they've set up. I won't let him die again at their hands.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Small smile. At least Cecil understands.]

He better not. If I can, I'll go too.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

[He understands completely. Now if only he was played by someone who was decent at replying.]

No. You'll stay here.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head.]

That didn't work back at the Lunar Whale, and it won't work now. I doubt we'll be able to go anyway, but you won't stop me from trying.