[Phone Call]

[bearitproudly]

[He had been weighing his decision on this since he had gotten back to Narshe. His conversation with Balthier and Noah had made him look at things a bit differently, and with the state Gaia was in now, there was no time like the present.

So. Ring ring, Lightning. Answer before he chickens out.]

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[fulminous]

[ Surprise was her first gut reaction, followed by immense terror. It was probably a good five or six rings before she finally answered, making sure her poker face was set firmly in place. ] This is Lightning.

[bearitproudly]

[You are so lucky you answered, Light. He nearly hung up. There was a brief silence, because he really hadn't anticipated you answering.

This is his omgomgomgomg silence. Quickly, he composes himself.]

It is Basch. I hope I have not called at an inopportune time. If I have...

[fulminous]

No, I was just resting. [ Like she'd been told to, repeatedly. You don't hear a trace of nerves or hesitation in her voice at all, Basch. These are not the droids you're looking for. ]

[bearitproudly]

Ah. How do you fare then?

[Clearly he didn't call just to check up on her. But it was a good stalling subject.]