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[set_the_stars]

[The video cuts to a tall man in midnight blue armor. Though his expression is hidden by the helm, his stance makes it clear. He is not pleased. At all.]

And to think, the conflict of the gods was supposed to end...

[Golbez reaches over, clasping a hand around the device. He says nothing for several moments, merely watching the thing as if awaiting a

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[bound_skyward]

[Here's an unfriendly glare.]

Golbez.

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[set_the_stars]

...Kain. [Uh oh. Here's another person Golbez harmed in his original world. He doesn't remember much other than that, but it's quite clear that Kain hasn't forgiven him.]

So you have been summoned as well. Which god do you serve? [It's probably Cosmos; Kain is Cecil's closest friend after all...]

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[bound_skyward]

[Kain knows he's Cecil's brother, knows he was as much a victim in this as him... and yet it's extremely hard to get past all of the hatred his voice still invokes in him. Even now, it just gives him memories of being controlled.]

I don't know that it's your concern, but... Chaos.

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[set_the_stars]

[Chaos? Though Golbez shows no outward signs, he's internally cringing. He had something to do with it; he is the reason why Kain was summoned to Chaos. He can't quite remember why, but he knows he's at fault.]

Perhaps it is not of my concern, however we "serve" the same god. [There's a small note of sarcasm in his voice.]

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[bound_skyward]

That hardly surprises me.

[Awkward silence now. Kain just would prefer not to see/talk/encounter Golbez again because of all the reminders springing into his head. But he also feels he must know some things.]

You say you've 'returned'... then you were here with Cecil before?