I accept that fate. I'll do whatever it takes. {And she has a feeling he will do the same.} I didn't come to this decision overnight. Don't give me any lectures, Caius.
[He seems somewhat amused that he's been called on it but if this was for himself he wouldn't have even bothered. Madness has a way of turning the mind in on itself and his long life is proof of it. He lifts his chin.]
An opinion worth noting though not one for complete resignation. Consider this, you have done the same thing in your wish to save your sister. You would do so again should the need arise and I will meet you at every turn to stop you.
[And he's ready to meet it that shows in a slight shift of his feet.]
[He dips his chin slightly in thought. It's something that he had to do time and time again and seeing her die so many times only goes so far. It has wrecked him and one can only bang out the dents before the metal becomes too weak to use.]
Warrior Goddess, we are one in the same. You protect the Child of Miracles as Etro's sword maiden, and yet you have not seen nor experienced in depth as I have. Nor shall you ever. I will not allow such a fate to befall on anyone.
This...must end.
[In his own twisted way, he wants nothing more than to save the world of a fate worse than he has seen in their future. Watching humanity dwindle isn't something he wants to see. Protecting the first human throughout centuries has been his only task.
His jaw sets, he knows just how hard the future really is.]
Why not, instead, focus on making the future better? {She doesn't hate him. How can she? His heart; his very being is the future that awaits her unless changes are made. Significant changes.} You're right. It has to end. But not for good.
{Serah's pendant is resting against her heart. She reaches up to hold it.}
[He inhales deeply and knows that there has to be a way other than what he has been doing which is only for Yeul's sake. Having been accustomed to acting alone, he's unsure of this new plan. He takes it into consideration even if it means sacrificing his own pride to do so.
His heart is in the right place, and gives only a nod even though he had the most noblest intentions to try time and again to work through the ways to save Yeul from constant death.]
The future is bleak with a road paved in doubt. To willingly call this truce is met.
The question remains, how are we to accomplish this insurmountable task? You are not immortal outside Valhalla. I cannot bear witness to another death in my charge.
{It's a shock to see him reacting to her words. Yet she is more than willing to follow suit - thus her blade is sheathed along with her gun. With her hands free, she crosses her arms over her chest and gives him a nod.}
Each day is full of doubt. We shouldn't let that guide us or stop us from moving forward.
{She tilts her head, blinking. Does he mean...?}
Caius, we can't fear death. It will find us one day. But until then, let's do all we can to forge a world that's safe and secure.
[Many had fallen to his blade and with Yeul pleading for his life to save him, it's hard to ignore the fact that he has to stop or many more will die for the sake of freeing Yeul. It's Etro he wants, not the people.]
Your urgency has not gone ignored, Warrior Goddess. So be it. I will do this. As we had fought, the battle is only on hold for us.
Until we cross swords again, I will abide by this truce. Death is an inevitable fate for us all. Where is this world that needs to be saved for there are many in this nexus?
[He knows how important it is to be an ally when the need for it becomes apparent. He clasps Lightning's wrist in a warrior's handshake and the grip is firm yet sincere.]
Whether memory fails or we should meet again in the battlefield once again, I shall remember this promise. You are the only one I have ever call my equal.
[ Serah seems surprised a moment, blinking, but then quickly relaxing into an odd sort of half-dejected, half accepting of who-knows-what instead... complete with the very ghost of a smile. ]
...Serah? {Her heart skips a beat and then beats harder than ever. She quickly covers the distance between them and wraps the girl in her arms.} How long have you been here?!
[ It's a surprise-hug, but Serah's not going to complain- not at all. She folds her arms around her sister readily, promptly distracted from her previous thoughts in entirety. Despite any nonchalance, it has been... well, a long time.
She huffs a quiet laugh at the question, once she's circled around to feeling the need to answer, but then pauses as if not sure how to respond at first. ]
Hmm... a while?
[ Aaaand plot twist: she's got Luceti wings, too. One all pink and the other gold. Yep. ]
{Sorry, little sis, she isn't going to let go anytime soon. Why do they keep being separated? That isn't fair - despite some of the valid reasons behind it.
Cradling the back of Serah's head, she pulls back and peers into her face.}
[ She nods, frowning, and loosens her grip before thinking better of letting go entirely. Usually this would be the point where she'd try using her hands to help her explain, but... ]
Yeah. For a few months, at least... but, you weren't there, then. [ She takes a breath at that, brows drawing together further. ] They said you used to be, though... that you went home a while before I got there.
{It's hard to hide her disdain. Well. That's normal for them - and it shouldn't be. She really needs to change that.}
We always miss one another. {Yet she isn't going to let this dampen the moment.} I'm there now.
It's...interesting.
{OOC: Also, I found some of your beautiful icons some months back (thanks to random google searches). I've credited you, but it's far more polite to ask? I can take them down if you prefer to keep them for your account only. ♥ Also, you are welcome to any icons I've cropped/altered!}
[ She smiles a little now, if a little ironically, but latching onto the brighter aspects of the topic with natural ease. It's easier than... anything else. She'd kind of like to put off how screwed over they constantly are as long as possible. ]
Have you seen the horses?
[ OOC: I'll PM you in a moment, though tl;dr yeah I don't mind. ]
[ She laughs, even! How did she possibly know that Lightning would be interested in that kind of thing hmmmmm.....
Tilting her head, she tries to finally disengage. This answer definitely needs a few hand gestures to illustrate, and she lifts a finger to her lips to think as her eyes wander skyward. ]
I'm not sure how many there would be now, but... there used to be three or four? There was a stable they'd built for them and everything.
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Indeed. Perhaps it would best suit you not to become so complacent.
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No one has ever called me complacent.
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[He turns around slowly and steps forward.]
What is considered worthy to you?
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Making things right, saving the planet and seeing everyone again.
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[He lifts his chin with a smirk.]
You shall come to realize that such goals are lofty ideals that lead into an inevitable fate.
[He's got his eyes on her hands. He knows where this may lead and Ragnarok is at the ready in his hand.]
Prove me wrong.
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{Flipping open her blade, she grits her teeth.}
Nothing will be gained from fighting here.
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[Even though he is at the ready, he is also patient. He makes no move to charge forward.]
It only serves the purpose of strength though I must congratulate you for your efforts despite futility.
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Look, I understand why you're dead set on your mission, but it's selfish. This world isn't just yours!
{There's her passion breaking free of her control.}
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An opinion worth noting though not one for complete resignation. Consider this, you have done the same thing in your wish to save your sister. You would do so again should the need arise and I will meet you at every turn to stop you.
[And he's ready to meet it that shows in a slight shift of his feet.]
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{Though she does wonder how far she would go if Serah required it of her.
To the ends of Cocoon/Gran Pulse/Eden and back, most likely.}
Yeul understands her fate. I'm not saying it's fair, but...
{This is a hard subject.}
I would hate it too. Seeing Serah like that. I would be bitter and angry.
We're not unalike.
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Warrior Goddess, we are one in the same. You protect the Child of Miracles as Etro's sword maiden, and yet you have not seen nor experienced in depth as I have. Nor shall you ever. I will not allow such a fate to befall on anyone.
This...must end.
[In his own twisted way, he wants nothing more than to save the world of a fate worse than he has seen in their future. Watching humanity dwindle isn't something he wants to see. Protecting the first human throughout centuries has been his only task.
His jaw sets, he knows just how hard the future really is.]
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{Serah's pendant is resting against her heart. She reaches up to hold it.}
Let's make the world better.
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His heart is in the right place, and gives only a nod even though he had the most noblest intentions to try time and again to work through the ways to save Yeul from constant death.]
The future is bleak with a road paved in doubt. To willingly call this truce is met.
The question remains, how are we to accomplish this insurmountable task? You are not immortal outside Valhalla. I cannot bear witness to another death in my charge.
[He replaces Ragnarok once again on his back.]
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Each day is full of doubt. We shouldn't let that guide us or stop us from moving forward.
{She tilts her head, blinking. Does he mean...?}
Caius, we can't fear death. It will find us one day. But until then, let's do all we can to forge a world that's safe and secure.
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Your urgency has not gone ignored, Warrior Goddess. So be it. I will do this. As we had fought, the battle is only on hold for us.
Until we cross swords again, I will abide by this truce. Death is an inevitable fate for us all. Where is this world that needs to be saved for there are many in this nexus?
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It's a deal.
{As for finding Valhalla...}
We'll find it quicker if we look for it together. It's here somewhere.
Keep your eyes open and... {She closes her eyes.} You won't remember this conversation, but it's good to know we're not so different.
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[He knows how important it is to be an ally when the need for it becomes apparent. He clasps Lightning's wrist in a warrior's handshake and the grip is firm yet sincere.]
Whether memory fails or we should meet again in the battlefield once again, I shall remember this promise. You are the only one I have ever call my equal.
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You are a fine warrior, Caius. Until we're returned, feel free to call me Lightning. That's...who I was. Before.
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[There is a rare smile on him that he only shows to Yeul or when he's genuine and releases his grip.]
Until we meet again.
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[ Serah seems surprised a moment, blinking, but then quickly relaxing into an odd sort of half-dejected, half accepting of who-knows-what instead... complete with the very ghost of a smile. ]
I... guess that makes sense.
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She huffs a quiet laugh at the question, once she's circled around to feeling the need to answer, but then pauses as if not sure how to respond at first. ]
Hmm... a while?
[ Aaaand plot twist: she's got Luceti wings, too. One all pink and the other gold. Yep. ]
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Cradling the back of Serah's head, she pulls back and peers into her face.}
You've been to...Luceti? When? Was I there?
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Yeah. For a few months, at least... but, you weren't there, then. [ She takes a breath at that, brows drawing together further. ] They said you used to be, though... that you went home a while before I got there.
[ Because, you know, of course. ]
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We always miss one another. {Yet she isn't going to let this dampen the moment.} I'm there now.
It's...interesting.
{OOC: Also, I found some of your beautiful icons some months back (thanks to random google searches). I've credited you, but it's far more polite to ask? I can take them down if you prefer to keep them for your account only. ♥ Also, you are welcome to any icons I've cropped/altered!}
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[ She smiles a little now, if a little ironically, but latching onto the brighter aspects of the topic with natural ease. It's easier than... anything else. She'd kind of like to put off how screwed over they constantly are as long as possible. ]
Have you seen the horses?
[ OOC: I'll PM you in a moment, though tl;dr yeah I don't mind. ]
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and getting out of the dress.} How many?{OOC: Feel free! I appreciate that. I'm sorry I didn't ask before.}
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[ She laughs, even! How did she possibly know that Lightning would be interested in that kind of thing hmmmmm.....
Tilting her head, she tries to finally disengage. This answer definitely needs a few hand gestures to illustrate, and she lifts a finger to her lips to think as her eyes wander skyward. ]
I'm not sure how many there would be now, but... there used to be three or four? There was a stable they'd built for them and everything.