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[brands]

[A little after being taken off to Vanille's Magical Dirt Expedition, Fang has decided to laze about in a tree. She's leaned back against the trunk, one hand on her knee, the other hanging at her side, and looks to be the very picture of relaxation.]

Finally got this plant to stop jerking me around. [She makes a lazy motion to the mirror.] So, I'

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[heretolookhot]

You'll never find her, she'll only come out when you don't want her.

[brands]

That's hospitable of her. Guess I'll have to hang tight.

So, cheerleader. What do you do when you're bored?

[heretolookhot]

Around here? Not much anymore, since my girl's gone. Sing, I guess?

[brands]

[She's a little quiet, trying to think about what she'd do if Vanille suddenly disappeared in this place. She'd probably lose it.] Sorry to hear about that. Your girl, that is.

You didn't peg me for the singing type, but I guess it takes all kinds. [She smirks.] I bet you're easier on the ears than those crazy roses.

[manymasked]

Well, there's the arcade, and there are lots of people to talk to. Other than that, though, I don't really know either. I haven't been here long.

[brands]

An arcade, huh. Think I saw one of those on Cocoon...it's a place where you play games, right? How long have you been here?

[manymasked]

Yes, that's right. It doesn't have that much variety, but the games are cute, anyway. And I've been here about a week.

[brands]

I might take a look at it. [Seems more like a kid thing to do, though. Maybe she'll push Hope over there.] How've you been holding up?

[lovelikelight]

Hello, Fang. It's very nice to meet you. My name's Epsilon.

I'm glad that you have your family here, so that none of you have to be alone. [She wouldn't want her children to be here, but if they were, she'd rather be with them, so she could look after them.]

[She's not sure how to answer Fang's question. She does like to be occupied, but when she's not, she doesn't have the human desire to keep herself occupied.] I haven't been here very long, so I don't have any suggestions to offer you.

[brands]

Good to meet you, Epsilon.

[She shrugs.] Don't have all of 'em. I'm missing a few of those knuckleheads, but I figure they'll show up soon enough. [Despite her nonchalant tone, she's worried about them. It's been a while. Too long. She can only hope they're safe.]

[Fang stretches, crosses her arms behind her head.] It's fine. Didn't expect too many answers.

[lovelikelight]

I hope the rest of your family does show up soon. [She can understand how Fang must feel.]

A lot of people here seem to be using the magic dirt to make things. I've been enjoying the sunshine. And exploring a little. And meeting new people.

[brands]

Yeah. As bizarre as this place is, it's better than what we usually have to deal with.

I know all about the dirt. Vanille took a group of us on a field trip. [Her tone is flippant, but there's fondness underneath that.] Can't say I have anything to make, but I may give it a shot if things don't pick up around here. Have you made anything yet?

[no_hometown]

[It's mainly the mention of sparring that catches her interest.]

If you'd like a sparring partner, I'd be interested.

[brands]

Yeah? [she grins, sizing Sephiroth up, and, always overconfident, asks:] You sure you can handle it?

[no_hometown]

[Sephiroth smiles in return. This kind of response is almost reassuringly familiar to her.]

I've never met an opponent I couldn't handle.

[brands]

Ha! I like that. Reminds me of a friend. You were one of the ones with Vanille, right? [She remembers what everyone looked like, but had left introductions and names for Vanille to handle.] What do you call yourself?

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[readitinabook]

I don't know if it's all right for me to do this, but...

I've started making up stories about the Gardens.

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[brands]

Why wouldn't it be all right?

[She flashes Estelle a crooked little grin.] I'd like to hear a few. [She taps her fingers against her knee.] It'd be a way to pass the time.

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[readitinabook]

They aren't my things to make stories about.

[But she smiles hopefully.]

But if you want to hear one...I could tell you about the Vine.

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[brands]

As long as you're here, they're yours. I wouldn't worry about it.

[She nods.] Let's hear it, then. What've you come up with?