[Action - Figaro Castle]

[notathiefcole]

[Locke is seated at a table with all sorts of maps surrounding him. He's trying to decide where they should hunt treasure. In his pile are maps of Zanarkand, Treno, Figaro, Wutai, etc. Between all the guardians and everything else, he hasn't had any time to relax.]

Comments

[heavenslament]

[Terra yawns as she enters the area, fighting off the urge to nap. It's been a long day and she was up early. But seeing Locke prompts her curiosity and she moves over to him.]

What are you up to, Locke?

[heavenslament]

[Terra stares downward.]

We all survived Kefka's defeat, but...we probably won't be so lucky, this time. I'm scared of who we'll lose.

[notathiefcole]

[Locke considers making light of the situation, but that wouldn't do Terra any good.]

It's going to be tough, but we'll win.

[At what cost, he himself even wondered.]

But we'll look out for each other.

[heavenslament]

[She looks up and draws in a deep breath, nodding.]

That's the most we can do, I know. I'll try to make sure that no one falls, not if I can help it.

[notathiefcole]

I'll protect you.

[He wasn't really worried. Between Terra and Celes' skills, he'd be safe enough. He turned to her and grinned.]

Then you'll be safe enough to keep us healed!

[heavenslament]

[Locke's confidence in her caused a smile to form.]

Of course. I'll do whatever I can, always.

[notathiefcole]

I know. You always have. Even in the caves of Narshe.

[He takes a long hard look at Terra, knowing he can't do everything for her and with Edgar around he's needed for less, but he's still here for her now and wants her to know he'll still do anything for her.]

Terra. I'm still her for you.

[heavenslament]

[Terra leans in, resting her head on his shoulder and giving him a side-hug.]

I know. Thank you, Locke. That means so much to me.

[notathiefcole]

[Locke wraps his arm around Terra, with a warm smile. She means just as much to him.]