❦ Chapter II - Endless Worries [action/voice]

[melodiesoflute]

[It was early in the morning when Edward ventured outside. The sky was still marred by some hints of night as the sun rose over the horizon. Making his way through all the twigs and brush, the bard sat along the banks of the lake nearby to enjoy the tranquil silence. The morning mist that settled over the lake made it seem as if Edward was still

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[eidolon_soul]

[A quiet, sympathetic Rydia responds.]

Edward....

Please, don't tear yourself down like this. Anna wouldn't want it, would she? If anything, I think she would be proud of you and all that you did to help us.

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[melodiesoflute]

[Smiling slightly once he heard Rydia's voice, Edward let out a sigh.]

I can only hope she would be proud of me. It's not like she can say so herself...

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[eidolon_soul]

True, but from what you told me about her -and what I remember- I would count on it.

I suppose it's possible that she could arrive, but...I'm not sure I would get your hopes up about it. Yes, Tellah did arrive, though my mother never has in all this time. There's just no real way to tell.

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[melodiesoflute]

[Hearing Rydia speak of her mother for the first time in long time, Edward remembered that he wasn't the only person suffering from loss.]

How true...

It would seem as if some aspects of death couldn’t be conquered for not even my father appears here now.

[A sigh.]

Perhaps it would do me best to stop wishing for her, to stop begging. To stop believing she would return to me somehow, but the man I once was stubbornly refuses to give up such beliefs.

...

Although, I hope she is truly proud of me.

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[esper_flight]

[Terra usually rises early, though she hadn't been by the lake in a few days. Time to change that. Listening to the morning sounds, she makes her way to the lakeshore and stares outward for a long moment. Then, just in the corner of her vision, something stands out. She turns and peers over, noting the young man in the bright outfit not too far away. There's a moment of hesitation; he seems thoughtful and she's worried about interrupting him.]

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[melodiesoflute]

[Not noticing anyone else out near the lake, Edward didn't the spot the girl until a moment later.] Ah? Rydi--[He trailed off immediately once he got a better glimpse at her.]

My mistake...

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[esper_flight]

[Terra shook her head, a small tentative smile on her lips.]

It's fine. I've had that happen before.

...um, I'm not interrupting you, am I?

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[melodiesoflute]

[Offering the newcomer a pleasant smile, Edward shook his head.]

No, not at all. I was just...enjoying the tranquility of it all. Luceti is a beautiful land despite the fiendish truth we all know.

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[lists_to_port]

This "Anna"--is she beautiful, bard?

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[melodiesoflute]

[He figured that a few people must have overheard his musings earlier, so it honestly didn't bother him to hear the Captain Sparrow on the other end of this magical journal.]

Is she beautiful? More like was...

Anna was the most beautiful girl in the world, but such a describe her just that is too trite for someone like her. Her wavy locks were as dark as bark, and her eyes were as bright as the sun itself. She was a true beauty, a woman of utmost class with a singing voice that could soothe an angel's soul.

My Anna was one of a kind, and I lost her.

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[lists_to_port]

Sorry, lad. [Jack feels awkward; he likes Edward and feels he can't launch into his usual "women are trouble" speech now.]

Erm, look--true, a girl that magnificent don't come around more than once in a lifetime. You let ol' Jack know if he can ever be of service.

[The pirate supposes, though, that he won't be of much use when it comes to lost love.]

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[melodiesoflute]

[Falling quiet for a few moments, a thought in the form of a question was flung towards the pirate revolving the topic of amour.]

Tell me, Jack, have you ever fallen in love before?

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[dragoon_pride]

[Kain has been needing to get out since he hadn't been doing of that lately. So he wanders along to one of many angsting spots, when he notices someone already in the area, doing their own brooding.]

[He pauses and frowns.]

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[melodiesoflute]

[While Edward would be quick to claim he isn't brooding, the bard was doing just that this morning by lake.]

Mhm? Who's there?

[Oh lord, is that Kain? Yep, its the dragoon knight.]

...You look quite well for someone who's supposed to be ill.

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[dragoon_pride]

[Kain scowls harshly, and shrugs. He'd told him it was no mere ordinary illness, after all. Although he still does feel very off in a way, it's not anything that could necessarily be seen.]

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[melodiesoflute]

[Letting out a sigh, Edward turned his attention away from Kain and back to the lake before him.}

Either way, I am glad you're feeling better.

[Knowing his words probably sound hallow at best, the bard decided not to press on. His morose thoughts seemed hellbent in torturing him today, so he had more than enough troubles to worry about rather than adding an angry dragoon to the list.]

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[holyblade]

Do not think that, Edward. For the help that was given to us while retrieving Troia's crystal, I believe Anna would be incredibly proud of you.

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[melodiesoflute]

Ah, Lady Rosa! I...I suppose you are right about that. Reclaiming the crystals was a task that needed to be done. If we he had failed to reclaim it, the world itself would still be chaos.

I am grateful for having the chance to join with such a crusade, but...

[He just trails off.]

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[holyblade]

If Anna comes here, then perhaps you may get your chance with her. It's a double edged sword, however. Her being here would mean that you would not be able to protect her from things outside of your control, like many here, but you could always do your best to protect her from things you can control.