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melodiesoflife2016-10-23 01:45 pm
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#18 | Checking in at Fairy Tail
Characters: Sephiroth, Cloud & Levy
Where: Aqures Ixen; Fairy Tail HQ
When: Sometime between end of Crystal Caves player-plot and 23rd October
Summary: Perhaps it's time to use that Sapphire Crystal before it ends up that Last Elixir that just doesn't get used? Sephiroth checks in at the Fairy Tail HQ and eventually words are said to that effect.
Warning: N/A (For now)
Given the expeditions that Sephiroth has been directly involved with so far this month, it's cut into his usual duty rotation to-and-from Aqures Ixen and so to compensate the current 'call' has been extended by a couple of days. Not to mention a certain injury to his shoulder, that was made more apparent by the time they all returned to the Aqurean region, has more than afforded a couple of days extra recovery time. Well, recovery in terms of not using it very much and simply fulfilling patrol rosters with the local law enforcement.
Of course, that put a stop to the fitness regimen that was often executed in the mornings, too. Which in turn had Sephiroth with a couple of hours in which he reached the end of his latest book. It was on the way to the library, passing the Fairy Tail HQ that a thought struck. Despite the Jobs he had available, Sephiroth had never taken to magic-use in the world of Crystallis, and therefore hadn't ever given much mind to the guild itself. He remembered that they were involved sometimes in Mograma's parole activities but these were just words that he read on reports, in fact, he didn't ever remember setting foot in the building.
Maybe...Cloud was there? They'd not spoken much on the rest of the journey into the Caves after having re-discovered a certain cavern and Sephiroth didn't blame him, he still wasn't sure really if he wanted to discuss it. Was that right, though? Surely it was high time that what they'd experienced in the minds of their doppelgangers should be exorcised?
Before he knew it, Sephiroth were entering the Fairy Tail HQ, taking a look around the lobby.
Where: Aqures Ixen; Fairy Tail HQ
When: Sometime between end of Crystal Caves player-plot and 23rd October
Summary: Perhaps it's time to use that Sapphire Crystal before it ends up that Last Elixir that just doesn't get used? Sephiroth checks in at the Fairy Tail HQ and eventually words are said to that effect.
Warning: N/A (For now)
Given the expeditions that Sephiroth has been directly involved with so far this month, it's cut into his usual duty rotation to-and-from Aqures Ixen and so to compensate the current 'call' has been extended by a couple of days. Not to mention a certain injury to his shoulder, that was made more apparent by the time they all returned to the Aqurean region, has more than afforded a couple of days extra recovery time. Well, recovery in terms of not using it very much and simply fulfilling patrol rosters with the local law enforcement.
Of course, that put a stop to the fitness regimen that was often executed in the mornings, too. Which in turn had Sephiroth with a couple of hours in which he reached the end of his latest book. It was on the way to the library, passing the Fairy Tail HQ that a thought struck. Despite the Jobs he had available, Sephiroth had never taken to magic-use in the world of Crystallis, and therefore hadn't ever given much mind to the guild itself. He remembered that they were involved sometimes in Mograma's parole activities but these were just words that he read on reports, in fact, he didn't ever remember setting foot in the building.
Maybe...Cloud was there? They'd not spoken much on the rest of the journey into the Caves after having re-discovered a certain cavern and Sephiroth didn't blame him, he still wasn't sure really if he wanted to discuss it. Was that right, though? Surely it was high time that what they'd experienced in the minds of their doppelgangers should be exorcised?
Before he knew it, Sephiroth were entering the Fairy Tail HQ, taking a look around the lobby.
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And there's something in his words that stirs an old concern as well.]
You know none of us ever really believed the Sage after that. He says he's on our side, but all he's done is threaten us with a dark future. For all we know he could have kept you out of that vision himself. We all worried about the dark versions of ourselves it showed, but I don't think any of us believe that hearing what he had to say would be enough to do that. Your death in the vision was a push, but even then it's all too much to believe.
[He clenches his hand into a fist, not in anger at Sephiroth, but just frustration at everything around them. He's back to avoiding looking directly at him though.]
If you can't believe in yourself, then maybe try believing in what you want to be. You can make a good future for yourself if you try...but you need to be the one to do it. But you don't need to do it alone. And you might not even have to break the window to get through it.
[In the end Cloud is the one to leave the room first, heading to the back and towards a well needed shower. Of course, now he needs it to clear his head as well as the Chocobo Smell.]
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[Levy shakes her head, frowning as she watches Cloud leave. She was hoping he'd stick this out with her, but she can understand the frustration he must be feeling.]
I think we both know the problem with that. The only way things will never change is if you give up and let them stay the same. If you don't want to become that person - if you don't want your friends to end up the way they did - then stand up and fight.
[She glances toward the door.]
Cloud's right, you know. You don't have to do any of it alone. If you can't break the window, let one of us break it for you. I'll fly to Mysidia and bust it apart myself if it's that important to you.
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Green eyes fall back to the floor once more as Cloud walks away; he doesn't blame the younger man, at all. He infuriates himself with his own roundabout thinking as well. It wasn't exactly the 'clearing of air' that he wanted to settle with Cloud but there does seem to be some weight off with what has been said on his part.]
Levy. [It's a moment before Sephiroth manages to compose himself enough, swallow back unsettled bitter feelings and look back up to her directly.]
It's finding exactly what it is that I'm fighting for. And having that something last just long enough for it to have been worthwhile.
[He glances around the now otherwise-empty lobby and finally raises the glass of water to take another sip.]
It always seems to slip through my grasp...each time that I think I've found it.
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[Levy nods in understanding, a sympathetic smile spreading across her features as she folds her arms.]
I wish I had the answer, but that's something everyone has to find out for themselves. But I can promise you one thing.
[Her smile quirks up a bit as a light chuckle escapes her lips.]
Well, two things. First, I promise I'll stop hounding you after this. But second...
[She points at the door Cloud just walked out through.]
No matter how many doors fate closes in your face, that one will always be open. If there's any way at all Fairy Tail can help, we'll be happy to have you.