☆☆★ oo3: let's go to the next stage

[northerncrosses]

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[ someone's singing.

back turned to the gear, her hair gives her away anyway, pink and gold. seated on the windowsill of her room in the cherrygrove inn is sheryl, holding what looks like an ice pack on her head, singing softly. yep, the ice pack is kiiiinda ruining the moment. ]

When I was in love with God

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[lc_whitequeen]

[ Carrying a vase of flowers with the intention of making the room a bit more cheerful. She stays outside for a moment to listen to Sheryl sing before pushing the door open to see her.

Lacus smiles, standing by the door for a moment. ]

Sheryl, you're awake!

You sound very beautiful...

[ At the message. ] I never had any intention of stopping you when you decided to go, but I had hoped so much that you would at least go when you have gotten your strength back...

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[northerncrosses]

[ sheryl smiles widely upon seeing her friend enter the room, thanking her for the compliment

she then turns back towards the table, tinkering with her gear. ]

It's been a week already and I'm not really feeling faint or sick aside from this mild headache. [ which she's not sure where she got, along with the bruises. ]

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[lc_whitequeen]

[ Putting the vase on her bedside, she then pulls up a chair and sat down. For once, she left Mister Pink to play with the other Pokemon so she was just by herself.

Smiling sadly because she is worried. ]

It is very difficult to argue with you when you look so determined to go. Are you sure you won't wait a little longer to recover?

We could take you to where your friend is. You won't have to travel alone.

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[northerncrosses]

I don't think anyone's attempted to stop me when I decide on something anyway.

[ she walks over to the bed to sit back down. ] And I know that but I don't want to feel that I'm rushing you guys or anything.

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[lc_whitequeen]

[ Giggles a bit now. ] I know. I realized very quickly how determined you can be.

Determination is a quality in a person I greatly admire.

Rushing? [ Shaking her head. ] Oh! Don't think of it that way... nothing would make me happier than seeing you safe.

[ Lacus had a lot of belief in Sheryl. That she could take care of herself, but if possible she didn't want to see her make the journey alone. ]

I am sure if we asked Athrun, he will take you anywhere you need to go. You're in no condition to go anywhere alone.

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[northerncrosses]

Ask Athrun? [ headshake. ] What about you and Midori?

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[lc_whitequeen]

We will be fine. [ Pauses as she turned towards the door. ]

As soon as everyone is ready to go, we will follow. [ Midori's friend, Rarity is still recovering. ] I will not leave before then.

[ Lacus can be pretty stubborn too. ]

I don't want you to have to wait for us, so you should go.

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[northerncrosses]

Wait!

[ ohman she met her match.

sheryl stands up from her seat on the bed, clearly determined to keep lacus from -- well, leaving with the last word. ]

But didn't Athrun come to get you? I'm sure he won't agree to leave you behind, Lacus.

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[lc_whitequeen]

[ Smiling calmly. She had also made her decision. ]

He will understand, Sheryl. I am sure he will.

I have many people around me, I will be safe. But I don't think you should travel alone--- and he can fly you there. That would make reaching Violet faster.

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[northerncrosses]

I still think he won't agree on this, especially after what had just happened.

[ she shakes her head firmly, placing her hands on her hips, before a smile paints her lips. ]

I'm not that much in a hurry to get to Violet so he doesn't need to fly me there. I'm just getting restless here in Cherrygrove, that's all. And I'll be fine on my own, trust me.

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[lc_whitequeen]

We won't until we ask, will we?

[ Still sitting down but her hands that were calmly on her lap, was now trying to reach Sheryl to reassure her. ]

Maybe that is true and I do trust you. But it is still dangerous to go by yourself. If Croix and Athrun had not found you--- it is just not safe. I won't be traveling by myself...

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[northerncrosses]

Should we ask him then?

[ she tugs at lacus' hand. ] You said it yourself that it's not safe. So I'm not going to let you and Midori travel by yourself without an escort.

I'm sure Athrun would agree.

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[lc_whitequeen]

We should.

[ For a moment she just smiled, but then began counting names off in her head. ]

I have Midori, Lottie, Rarity and Croix with me. [ She puts one hand over Sheryl's. ]

Now, believe in me.

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[northerncrosses]

[ blinks. she didn't recognize two of those names. ]

Lottie and Rarity?

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[lc_whitequeen]

They are friends of Midori's.

Rarity is still recovering. [ Shaking her head. ] I cannot leave before she does.

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[northerncrosses]

I see.

[ she presses her lips in a thin line. ] And that's why Athrun has to stay. I can head off to Violet first and then you guys can just follow later on.