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[kratoast]

... Strange. I don't recall having this before.

[ Yes, Kratos is talking about the seal. If you look closely, he's near the Entrance, but has wandered a bit further into Splendor, gaze affixed with an expression of caution and inquiry ]

Some sort of communication device, then?

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[nobleidealist]

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[nobleidealist]

[nobleidealist]

[Can he even face him right now? After what he heard about Palmacosta--in his heart he knows it couldn't have been him--and yet..and yet.]

[nobleidealist]

D--Kratos? Is that you?

done.

[nobleidealist]

Hehe, welcome back! [he manages a Lloyd-grin into the screen. ]

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[kratoast]

Lloyd....?

[kratoast]

[ did he almost call him - no he must have misheard ]

[kratoast]

Hmph... [ It's almost a relief it's Lloyd to greet him first ]

done

[kratoast]

"Back"?

[ No, that doesn't make sense at all. He's never been here. ]

hi daddy combo

[nobleidealist]

..You don't remember? I guess what they say about people forgetting is true then, huh? [he smiles a bit weakly into the screen. it's really hard to smile when your best friend tells you that some man with your face is running around razing a city you fought so hard to protect. even worse when you begin to doubt if you do just what colette warned him: 'don't lose sight of who you are'.

but kratos--no, dad is here. he's just being stupid. ]

Well, anyway, we're in Splendor now. It's not Tethe'alla or Sylvarant.

hello son embraces

[kratoast]

[ He shakes his head. No, he doesn't remember. And whether Lloyd likes it or not, there's a lot more Kratos doesn't remember, either. But for now, this is enough, isn't it? Of course it is. It has to be.

Kratos listens carefully, though the information isn't making much sense. Especially how Lloyd knows about Tethe'alla. For now, though, he won't question that either. It's not the most important matter right now. ]

...I see. [ It doesn't mean he likes it, though. ] ...Are you well? [ Because that's most important, that takes precedent. ]

snuggles papa ;u;

[nobleidealist]

I'll..probably have a lot of explaining to do.
[at his question, his eyes tighten, but he simply hopes a grin hides any trace of struggle]

Of course I am. I should be asking you that, even you have to be a bit disoriented, right?

;wwww; holds in arms you poor thing

[kratoast]

[ Kratos makes a small noise of agreement at Lloyd's first statement. Definitely a lot. ]

Decently enough. [ As well as one can be that's very, very confused. But he's unharmed and well, he notices there's something off about Lloyd. He just can't pinpoint what it is and why. Hm. There's no un-awkward way to ask, so he'll poke at it later, perhaps.]

And the others?

papa don't leave me on a giant meteor

[nobleidealist]

Well, it's just me, Genis, Zelos, Colette, and Presea. I'm not sure if the others are around yet, every month or so we get new people so maybe we'll see more. [he looks up, all seriousness]

Kratos, what's the last thing you remember?

son... sometimes there are things we can't control.....

[kratoast]

[ The question catches Kratos slightly off guard. But Lloyd was bound to ask, wasn't he? He wanted to avoid the awkward for as long as possible, but it seemed like his son was having none of that. ]

The Chosen was to complete her journey in the morning. [ He falls quiet. ] However, I assume you remember differently. [ Another awkward pause, and he adds on, if not a bit awkwardly: ] You mentioned Tethe'alla.

don't give me that speech! everyone has a choice!! 1/2

[nobleidealist]

[...So then he was from. Something like pain flashes in Lloyd's face, as he let's the shock show]

..Oh.