Muse is slowly waking up again! May be XIII-2 spoilers in comments.

[battlecoat]

So! You're thinkin' of bringin' me back, huh? Not that I can blame you. Everyone needs a hero in town and I'm seriously gettin' rusty in that head o'yours. So let me out, yeah? Let's get some work done, together!

It would...also be really nice if I could see everyone again. Or hell, even just a few people. I know it's a lot to ask for the whole gang. But if I could see Serah again... Or what I wouldn't give to see that exasperated look on Light's face! Or just give Hope a hard time, I miss that kid.

But don't stress yourself out, either. I've lasted this long, so it'll be okay. I know it will.

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[turkishdelight]

Oho, another hero type huh? There's never a lack of ya, is there?

[lcied]

[ An amused snort. ]

And here I was wondering where all this noise was coming from.

[fought]

"Exasperated look," huh?

[plight]

Ask and you shall receive! Or... something like that.

[battlecoat]

"Never a lack," huh? Funny, I figure there could always be more.

[battlecoat]

When things are quiet, you know something's wrong. Right?

[battlecoat]

I've seen it maaany times, Sis.

[battlecoat]

Hey! There's my girl! You been stayin' outta trouble?

[lcied]

Depends. [ A moment of pause. ] 'Or just give Hope a hard time'... really?

[ Though he misses you too, bro. ]

[battlecoat]

Admit it, you enjoy the attention.

[lcied]

[ Unimpressed. ]

... said Snow.

[battlecoat]

That's my name! Don't wear it out.

[Oh Lord, he's gone back to the 90s.]

[lcied]

[ And meanwhile, Hope is torn between expressing his happiness and smashing his face against the wall. ]

It's... really been a while.

[battlecoat]

Yeah, tell me about it. My mun hasn't put me anywhere for...half a year? Maybe more? It's a weird transition.

[lcied]

Well, I guess...--

[ Blinking. ]

Wait, uh, half a year? You're saying they've managed to keep you quiet for so long?

[battlecoat]

I know, it's crazy.

But the last place I was at, everyone just kept disappearing, even if they came back. I was always left, along with you.

[Shrug.]

Hate to say it, but it just wore on me after a while.

[lcied]

[ Inaudible sigh. ]

I, uh... I know how it is. Thought I'd be stuck here, alone - forever - but I when I finally accepted the thought... things changed. For the better.

... Of course, the risk is always there. People leave, and there's nothing you can do about it, but... but still--

[battlecoat]

That...that constant inabilityto do anything about it tears you down. It just...

[NO. MOPEY CONVERSATION. BAD.]

Right! Second chances and all, we can make things work out again!

[lcied]

[ This catches him off guard, and he seems a bit confused before his expression finally relaxes. ]

Y-yeah. [ Nod. ] Besides, we could use your help now.

[battlecoat]

Oh yeah? What's up?

[lcied]

Ah, we... we're in the middle of rebuilding our house, so it would be nice to have [ a slave ] an additional pair of hands, you know?

[ The tiniest of smirks. ] And you'd better be interested in joining the cause if you want to sleep somewhere.

[fangyunoerba]

Ya neva' change do ya? [Her stance is all Serious!Biznz! but she's smirking.]

[battlecoat]

Puttin' me to work as soon as I showed up, I see.

...It's 'cause I'm tall, isn't it?

[battlecoat]

Nope! I see the same goes for you, Fang.

[fangyunoerba]

Bit set in my ways I guess. 'aven't seen ya in foreva', ya been managin' to keep that rag-tag group of yours outta trouble?

[battlecoat]

"Rag-tag group"? That's a little harsh, considering you were in it. But no, I've actually been outta commission for a while.

[fangyunoerba]

[A low somewhat muted chuckle slipped out.] Didn't mean us, meant that group NORA ya always carried on about.

[battlecoat]

Ohhhh, right. Heh, 'parently they've been takin' good care of themselves.

[fangyunoerba]

Glad t'hear it. Take ya 'aven't seen much of the others from ya comment, yea?

[battlecoat]

Not for a while. Mun says I've been quiet, strangely enough.

Thought you'd never hear that, huh?

[fangyunoerba]

That is pretty 'ard t'believe. [She is teasing a little.]

[plight]

(A little laugh.)

I'm supposed to be the one worrying about you getting into trouble.

[fought]

Yet here you are, saying you miss it.

(Tiiiniest hint of a smirk as she shakes her head. IT'S NOT LIKE SHE MISSED YOU TOO, OR ANYTHING.)

[star_seeker]

...Sn-Snow? [Forgive her. She's just going to...stare at you in wonder and amazement.

Annnd now she's running at you.]

[turkishdelight]

Well I suppose that depends on who ya, ask and whose askin', don't it?

[battlecoat]

Tends to work out that way, I guess. So...who's askin'?

[battlecoat]

It's got a certain charm in it.

[He sees that HE SEES THAT]

[battlecoat]

You don't wanna do that. That could get dangerous.

[battlecoat]

But! That's why I'm here now. Gotta make up for lost time.

[battlecoat]

[And his bright smile relaxes into something more relieved.]

Serah...

[Time to meet you halfway!]

O hai der pecks and abs of amazing.

[fangyunoerba]

Should I be expectin' t'watch Light punch ya out 'alf a dozen times then?

[turkishdelight]

Depends on ya point of view. Some could say too many hot shot heroes makes things boring, ya know?

[cruxing]

That's my hero.
[pardon your tiny fiance as she quietly checks to see if you're real, before she starts walking towards you, new outfit and all. ]

THIS IS SO LATE, sob

[battlecoat]

Ehhh, maybe just a few times.

[battlecoat]

[Hey, take your time. He's not going anywhere.

Though that outfit definitely catches his eye. His girl is smokin']

You wouldn't expect me to be anything else, now would ya?

It's okay, I'll forgive you~ <3

[fangyunoerba]

Good t'know, shouldn't cause too much brain damage, yeah?