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[danceawaypain]

[Penelo reclines on a couch in what amounts to a sitting room on the airship Mjrn and Reks own. The soft sounds of a kweh and peeping can be heard from somewhere in the room, although the sources aren't visible. Rather, the dancer is quietly looking at a rather stunning ring on her finger, which she slides off, then replaces to the other hand. Off

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[Mjrn's responding from shopping for supplies in Lindblum, also assuming that their stay is nearly over for now. She smiles at mention of Chit and the chocobo getting along, though it settles to a concerned expression quickly enough.]

You wished for someplace warm, yes? Perhaps it is time for us to visit the skysea?

[Pause.]

I shall return shortly. If I might have a moment of your time then, I would speak with you.

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[danceawaypain]

Sure, I'm not doing much right now, except playing with the birds.

I think the Skysea sounds wonderful. I wonder what condition it's in now. I hear there's some sort of resort there, but I saw it blown apart.

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

...blown apart?

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[danceawaypain]

Yes, by Bahamut... the summon, not that sky fortress. I guess I'm not explaining it well. I should tell you about the Aegyl sometime.

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[Mjrn nods, intrigued but not about to let that derail her concern for Penelo.]

I would be interested in learning of this tale, when the time is best.

I shall return shortly.

[She reaches the airship docks a few moments later and then the airship itself, heading for the room in which she saw Penelo.]

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[danceawaypain]

[Penelo's still playing with the pets when Mjrn arrives. She's hoping her friend wants to continue with the topic of the Skysea, but is curious what else is on her mind.]

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[Mjrn watches them with a smile, and her smile widens when Chit comes to greet her. She bends down to pet the bird, then heads over to Penelo.]

It pleases me to see that all is well in here. I had thought Chit might have become jealous of the new arrival.

[An apologetic look at the cockatrice.]

I was wrong to underestimate you.

[Chit bumps into her affectionately, then heads back over to her new friend.]

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[danceawaypain]

[Penelo smiles affectionately at both birds, and then at Mjrn.]

How do you think they'll like the Skysea?

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

Hm. Chit enjoys new experiences. I believe she will be curious...and want to protect her new friend.

[Mjrn joins her on the couch, glancing down at Penelo's hand.]

That is a beautiful ring....

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[danceawaypain]

[Penelo looks down at her hand and immediately feels guilty, which manifests in her expression.]

Too beautiful. I should give it back.

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[Mjrn's gaze lingered there for a moment before moving it to stare at her friend.]

Did he seek a promise for it?

[She knows enough of hume courting customs by now to wonder about that ring.]

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[danceawaypain]

No. It would almost be easier if he had.

He planned to give it to me, before I left... as an engagement ring.

[This is getting harder and harder to even say for her.]

He wanted me to keep it as a token to remember him.

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[Mjrn reaches out and rests a hand over hers.]

I see. No promise attached...yet memories enough are attached to it already. I do not imagine that Larsa would wish for its return.

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[danceawaypain]

No, I don't think that he would either. But...

[She sighs then opts to come clean.]

He wants it all back.

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[dewdrop_pebbles]

[A moment of silence, then she ventures a sideways glance.]

And you? What do you want?

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[danceawaypain]

I want him to be happy. I don't want to hurt him. But that was more than two years ago for me. I can't... I can't just leave Vaan.