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[set_the_stars]

[The video cuts to a tall man in midnight blue armor. Though his expression is hidden by the helm, his stance makes it clear. He is not pleased. At all.]

And to think, the conflict of the gods was supposed to end...

[Golbez reaches over, clasping a hand around the device. He says nothing for several moments, merely watching the thing as if awaiting a

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[bound_skyward]

[Here's an unfriendly glare.]

Golbez.

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[set_the_stars]

...Kain. [Uh oh. Here's another person Golbez harmed in his original world. He doesn't remember much other than that, but it's quite clear that Kain hasn't forgiven him.]

So you have been summoned as well. Which god do you serve? [It's probably Cosmos; Kain is Cecil's closest friend after all...]

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[bound_skyward]

[Kain knows he's Cecil's brother, knows he was as much a victim in this as him... and yet it's extremely hard to get past all of the hatred his voice still invokes in him. Even now, it just gives him memories of being controlled.]

I don't know that it's your concern, but... Chaos.

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[set_the_stars]

[Chaos? Though Golbez shows no outward signs, he's internally cringing. He had something to do with it; he is the reason why Kain was summoned to Chaos. He can't quite remember why, but he knows he's at fault.]

Perhaps it is not of my concern, however we "serve" the same god. [There's a small note of sarcasm in his voice.]

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[holyrosary]

[Rosa simply stares for a moment, uncertain how she feels about this newcomer now that he's here and not on his moon with Fusoya. He did so much wrong, held her captive, hurt Kain. But he's Cecil's brother. Even though he redeemed himself against the one who controlled him, there is still something in her of fear.]

Golbez...

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[set_the_stars]

[It takes him a moment to recognize her. Rosa... Cecil's girlfriend, yes? Golbez nods slowly, more to himself than to her.]

Rosa. [An awkward greeting; should he apologize for past events? Is she expecting him to?] I am sorry you were pulled to this world. [At least he can express that sentiment.]

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[holyrosary]

You remember me.

[She'd oddly pleased by this, since Cecil didn't. However she does wonder just what he does remember, and if it can somehow help Cecil to remember too.]

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[set_the_stars]

Yes, I do. [She doesn't seem overly upset. Does she not remember either?] How... are you? [Cautious.]

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[mirage_dive]

So you're not exactly enthusiastic about helping a god of destruction either.

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[set_the_stars]

[There is no picture on the other end. Golbez is immediately wary, but responds as he would to anyone else.] Correct. I will not aid Chaos in furthering this pointless fighting. [He didn't miss that; the "either" part, that is. Another of Chaos' peons who doesn't agree with him? It's a good sign.]

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[mirage_dive]

[Unaware of any effect his lack of video might have, Locke continues to transmit only his voice, a method he's grown fond of lately.] It's good to know there's someone else, then. I don't really get along with dictators.

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[set_the_stars]

[He's quite open about his affiliation. It's good to hear.] Nor am I. [Why was he summoned to fight for Chaos then? Golbez doesn't ask.]

I am Golbez. [He waits for an introduction, but does not ask for one.]

[waterblade]

...You're back? You're on Chaos' side again?

[Tidus doesn't like that... partially because of the thought of what would happen to his father if he showed up again, too.]

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[twistedjudge]

"Little choice?" What d'you mean by that?

[Her eyes are slightly narrowed, trying to decide what those few words convey...]