{DAY 45 ⚡ unfiltered call}

[guardup]

Hope? Hope, it's Lightning- listen, I don't what happened, but I remember everything now. You were right about Cocoon. We... completed our Focus after all. Fang and Vanille-

(She pauses; hesitates.)

... Everything okay on your end? By the looks of things, I've been gone for a while.

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[caladcholg]

[She's unsure if she should respond, but after a few moments.]

He's safe.

[guardup]

(She takes a moment before answering, the sincerity in her voice very focused.)

Thank you.

[caladcholg]

[Well, this certainly throws off Clare.]

... You're welcome.

[guardup]

You've been with him for a while. Protected him.

If you ever need something from me, just let me know. I owe you at least that.

[caladcholg]

[And Clare hates when people say this, too.]

No, it is alright, you don't owe me anything. It's the least I can do for the both of you.

[guardup]

The offer still stands. I can't imagine this town's gonna play nice for all of us, going by memory.

[caladcholg]

Hm.