[Action - Figaro Castle]

[notathiefcole]

[Locke is seated at a table with all sorts of maps surrounding him. He's trying to decide where they should hunt treasure. In his pile are maps of Zanarkand, Treno, Figaro, Wutai, etc. Between all the guardians and everything else, he hasn't had any time to relax.]

Comments

[heavenslament]

[Terra yawns as she enters the area, fighting off the urge to nap. It's been a long day and she was up early. But seeing Locke prompts her curiosity and she moves over to him.]

What are you up to, Locke?

[notathiefcole]

[Locke grins from behind the maps.]

There's a lot of treasure out there waiting to be found!

[heavenslament]

[She shakes her head, a small smile on her lips.]

After all this time, some things don't change.

[notathiefcole]

[He gives her a quick smile.]

Somebody has to free all that treasure and Edgar hardly ever leaves the castle.

[heavenslament]

That's true.

[And then she bites her lip.]

...are you going now?

[notathiefcole]

Me and Celes were going to go treasure hunting!

[He drops his enthusiasm at Terra's response as concerned brother figure steps in.]

Why? Isn't Edgar doing better?

[heavenslament]

What? ...oh, he is, it's just...I don't want you and Celes to get hurt like he did.

[notathiefcole]

[Locke gives Terra a playful smirk.]

I'll be careful.

[He waves the maps lightly.]

I'm looking for the safer path.

[heavenslament]

[Terra nods, though she doesn't look entirely convinced.]

Will you promise?

[notathiefcole]

[He nods his head slowly.]

Terra, I promise we'll be safe.

[He looks concerned. She's been worried too much lately.]

Do you want me to cancel it?

[heavenslament]

[She's tempted, but shakes her head.]

...no. It might be your last chance to do something fun for a while. I don't want to ruin that.

[notathiefcole]

[Even though they would have canceled it for Terra, he's really glad that he can get away with Celes for even a little bit.

Even so, Terra's here now and he pushes the maps to the side for the moment patting the chair beside him inviting her to stay. He's available to listen if that's what she needs.]

We're not leaving today.

[heavenslament]

[Terra takes the hint and sits down beside him.]

When, then?

[notathiefcole]

[He's not quite sure yet.]

When I'm sure you're all right.

[heavenslament]

[Terra shakes her head.]

There's always going to be something, Locke. If you need to go...don't let me keep you.

[notathiefcole]

[He nervously pulls on his bandanna.]

I'm not heading out today. Terra, tell me what's going on.

[He knows he hasn't quite been there for her since his return, but he can fix that.]