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[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia's standing by a shallow pool of water, staring around with undisguised nostalgia. The reason for that becomes apparent when she pans around with her sky phone, revealing a village familiar to at least some people. It's that of Mist, at least as it was whole and unspoiled. That the area is completely devoid of anyone else blunts her

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[danceawaypain]

Rydia? What is that place?

[Penelo's hauled up in Migelo's very empty shop, looking quite melancholy.]

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[eidolon_soul]

It's Mist, my hometown...the home of the summoners in my world.

[Wistful.]

This is as it was, before its destruction.

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[danceawaypain]

Oh...

[She knows something about homes being destroyed. She's seen Nabudis and it was horrid.]

It looks so peaceful.

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[eidolon_soul]

It is--was. And if I can help it, it will be again.

Some of those places people visited before arrived here, didn't they?

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[praygenius]

It's nice to see it again, isn't it?

[Porom smiles. She never saw Mist before its destruction, it's comforting to see how perfectly Rydia managed to restore it.]

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[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia nods slowly, wistful.]

I was glad to see the Feymarch the last time this happened, but...it's good to see Mist again, too. I need them both.

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[trinitycrusades]

[Mist... As it was before it was destroyed, not the rebuilt town Cecil remembers more distinctly. Guilt flickers briefly over his expression, but he does his best to hide it. They'd put the past behind them a long time ago.]

This has happened before?

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[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia needs another moment to take it all in, then nods to the screen.]

Yes, last year. It happened the same way; people caught glimpses of home, then one day, they crossed a threshold and were suddenly there. Only, it was devoid of all other life. That event lasted for a couple of days, and when it was over...we had new locations arriving in Gaia.

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[trinitycrusades]

And you believe Mist could be one of the places next brought here?

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[eidolon_soul]

It's possible. It's also possible that Baron could arrive, or Damcyan....

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[melodiesoflute]

[Silence claimed Edward once he saw this footage. He had no idea how it was possible but there before Rydia was the Village of Mist. Without a single grain upturned or a blade of grass singed by war, Mist looked to be thriving in perfect harmony.]

Is that...

[As he spoke, uncertainty clung to his every word.]

But how? This...this is Mist.

[Trailing off suddenly, Edward just smiled at Rydia once he realized that he wasn't merely gazing at an illusion. Rydia was home, for this day...she was home again.]

I don't know, Rydia. I just don't know how this is possible, but...I say let it be.

[He knew how much she loved her hometown, so Edward hoped that Rydia could enjoy her time amongst her people again.]

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[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia smiles wistfully.]

I'm not sure how it's possible either, just that...I'll enjoy it while it lasts. Who knows, maybe Mist will be here soon.

...you might see Damcyan soon, Edward.

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[melodiesoflute]

[Even if this may be an illusion of some kind, the thought of Rydia finally getting the closure she needs makes him happy. Edward knew that the summoner planned to rebuild Mist once the war ended, but now maybe she can do so here on Gaia.]

If your village does show here on Gaia, then you must lead your people. The Summoners of Mist need a leader, and you can be their leader. I have faith in you, Rydia.

[He paused at the mention of Damcyan appearing here.]

I...I certainly hope so.

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[eidolon_soul]

...it would be nice, for the summoners of Gaia to have a living home.

[Rydia grows solemn at the thought of leading Mist. It's what her mother would want, to be sure....]

Well, the way it works is that places from our memories are drawn to us. I have no doubt you'll see your kingdom again, though whether or not it remains here is another matter entirely.