[video]

[trinitycrusades]

[Grey, deadened wasteland, as far as the eye can see. The camera shows the midst of a huge battlefield, littered with long-dead bodies and fallen war machines. In the distance there are ruins of a whole city: derelict skeletons of buildings that have all been long abandoned and fallen into disrepair. In the midst of it all is a lone paladin, taking

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[video]

[blue_desperado]

Hey, buddy! We were worried about you! The wife and kid are safe, far as I know. No worries there!

[video]

[trinitycrusades]

...Laguna, wasn't it? Forgive me, it's been a while.

Good, I'm glad they're safe.

[video]

[blue_desperado]

No problem! Yep, that's the name.

I was hoping you'd pop back. Did you go home?

[video]

[trinitycrusades]

Yes, I did. I'm surprised at how little time has passed here since I left.

[pathtowalk]

It is good to see you, Cecil.

Rosa will be delighted to see you.

[trinitycrusades]

Frimelda! It's been quite some time.

I hope she can forgive me, for disappearing so suddenly...

[video] this was always video

[pathtowalk]

It has? It must have been much longer for you, in which case... it has only been a few weeks since you departed, here. No more than two, I would say.

[she smiles.] I'm sure that she will.

[video] pfft

[trinitycrusades]

It has been months, for me. Have you been well? [Enquiring after everyone's wellbeing seems to be all he's doing. But after remembering what a sorry state Gaia had been in after the Lunar Cry, he has good reason to.]

I hope so. [Slight chuckle.] Rydia has already scolded me for disappearing on her like that.

[Video]

[petalwhirlwind]

[Excited gasp. Her godfather's back!]

Oh, I'm so glad! We hoped you would return to us!

[Video]

[trinitycrusades]

I'm sorry for leaving you, Ursula. How are you faring?

[Video]

[petalwhirlwind]

I'm fine, but we were worried about you. Where are you now? Do you need a ride?

[Video]

[trinitycrusades]

Near Figaro. Terra offered to come and find me, so you needn't worry. [Besides which, he wouldn't want Ursula to see a place like... this.] Is Ceodore with you?

[heavenslament]

[Terra perks up immediately.]

Cecil! I'm so happy to see you again. Are you alright?

[trinitycrusades]

As I'm glad to see you too, Terra. I'm fine -- if there are any monsters here, I doubt they will be too much trouble.

[heavenslament]

[She tinkers around with the sky phone features and blinks.]

Oh! You're not that far from Figaro, Cecil. Should I find you, then?

[trinitycrusades]

If it wouldn't be a hassle for you, I'd be grateful. I'm heading east to the ruins to take shelter from monsters, so I'll wait for you there.

[Video]

[dragoon_rising]

Cecil. It's about time.

[But there is a very strong hint of relief to his tone.]

[Video]

[trinitycrusades]

...Kain?

[He looks so different. And so young, like before.]

I'm sorry for keeping everyone waiting. I trust you've been taking care of matters in my stead? [Namely, Rosa.]

[Video]

[dragoon_rising]

[Well, he didn't kidnap her or act on any Dark impulses regarding her? THIS IS A GOOD THING RIGHT?]

Rosa has been taking care of Troia in the two weeks you've been gone... and Zephyr and I have visited.

[Video]

[trinitycrusades]

[Not quite what Cecil had in mind, but yes!]

Thank you. She hasn't been alone, then. How is Zephyr? [He's starting remember things about Gaia, the more he speaks with people.]