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[lunarianlegacy]

For my behavior this week past? I apologize.

[Yes, that apology even extends to you dear Uncle Golby for the snotty reply and absolutely applies to Rydia and even Kain to some degree. In fact, anyone he's been rude, cruel or just grumpy with will be someone he's actively seeking out to offer a personal apology. He's done with running from his

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[Action] - this deer is going teal. xD

[boomchucka]

[Swallowing the lump forming in her throat, Selphie begins.]

I want you to understand some things. First of all, you do deserve and it's not your place to decide. Thinking that you don't deserve things when you really do is only going to succeed in making you miserable. You can't be afraid to take chances, otherwise, life is going to pass you by.

Second, you really do have a lot going for you and you have a lot of good things in your life. You've got all your friends here and your Father is here as well. He'd want you to be happy and so do I. You'll have to take some chances and I know you're worried about living up to his name and all but you have to make your own path. We all have one to follow that's tailored to each of us.

Next, you're way too hard on yourself. It's the little victories that mean the most. I know that with SeeD, we do little things and we don't get a lot of thanks for what we do and it's okay to screw up too. And despite whatever has already been ingrained into your brain, it is perfectly okay to be yourself.

Also, smile more! You deserve to be happy too!

And finally... [Cough, cough.] If you ever turn into that guy ever again, I'm kicking your ass from one side of Luceti to the other and back again.

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[lunarianlegacy]

If you don't, I will. I don't want to be that person.

[Going to risk eternal damnation for not being repentant enough, but he reaches for her hand anyway. He's still angry he walked out on her when she was ill and needed help.]

You are the best thing that's happened to me.

My parents... they saved the world. My whole life, they've been idolized and admired. Nobody sees me, they see them. No matter where I go, people hold me up against them. Only half of them even know my name. To most, I'm "the son of Cecil and Rosa." Those who do? They have expectations I'm not sure I'll ever meet, expectations based on who they are. I can't get away from it.

Then I met you. And you see me. Not my parents, not my rank, not the amazing things I'm expected to do that will outshine them. You make me happy.

... and I was horrid to you.

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[boomchucka]

[Selphie smiles as he reaches her hand. She's missed the warmth of his touch. And then she's squeezing his hand gently as he explains his story.]

Oh Ceodore... Make your own path. I hardly know your Father and I've never met your Mother. And like I said before, I don't care if you're a prince.

[And while they're sharing secrets, she'll share one of her own similar to his.]

When I was younger, there was a war and my parents died. Because of this, I was raised in an Orphanage and there were a lot of people who thought that we'd never amount to anything. Now, I'm an elite mercenary who gets to do all kinds of exciting things and meet all kinds of interesting people. So I get where you're coming from but I say to hell with living up to their expectations. Sometimes, you really need to do what you think is right.

And to me, you're just plain old silly Ceodore who needs to stop comparing himself to his parents.

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[lunarianlegacy]

[He smiles at that, because he knows she's right. Then he picks up her hand and kisses the back of it.]

I will make this up to you, even if it does take the rest of my life.

Will you allow me to take you home? You're still ill and I want to take care of you, as I should have done already.

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[boomchucka]

[Selphie smile is small but warm nonetheless.]

I don't think it'll take that long.

As for going home... [Selphie coughs again.] Can I pick out a room of my own? [She really doesn't want Cecil walking in on her changing clothes again. Once was awkward enough.]

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[lunarianlegacy]

[He doesn't want Dad walking in on her either. Not that Ceodore will rampage like a certain dragoon, but let's just not.]

Of course, there's a few you can pick from.

[Too bad sharing a room hasn't entered his mind.]

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[boomchucka]

I guess I'll have to go exploring the house won't I?

[Selphie wouldn't feel comfortable sharing a room yet. Baby steps Ceodore, baby steps!]

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[lunarianlegacy]

Once you're well.

[He's going to be stubborn about this. His sweetie is unhealthy and magic can't cure a cold, but TLC can.]

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[boomchucka]

[Selphie pouts a bit. She's not liking where that comment is heading.]

You're sticking me in bed aren't you?

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[lunarianlegacy]

Yes. I'll carry you, if you like.

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[boomchucka]

That's okay, I can walk.

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[lunarianlegacy]

Is there anything here you'd like to take right away?

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[boomchucka]

Hang on, lemme go get dressed and I'll pack up some clothes.

[Because she's not going outside in her pajamas.]

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[lunarianlegacy]

I'll pack. You need your rest.

[He's already planning on Teleporting her there, no matter how many tries it takes to get it right.]

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[boomchucka]

Ceodore... it's fine. I can pack my own things. [There are certain articles of clothing that Selphie really doesn't want him touching.]

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[lunarianlegacy]

[Not even for the raging blushing and flailing that will come from it? He sighs and finally concedes to letting her do that much.]