Thirty-First Flare - Video - Lunar Eclipse

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[Anyone familiar with Lea knows that being surrounded by animals has started to become an extremely common thing lately. Whether its any of his seventeen chocobos or Arden the Eevee, he's like a walking zoo.

But when the feed accidentally flickers on today, he's by himself. This wouldn't be of any particular interest, except of where he is. He's not

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[xlillackeykitty]

[ Aw... aw, Lea... aw lil scarfbro... ]

Hey.

[ Where to begin. Damn this city. ]

I know it's tough but you're gonna be okay. You've got Dem, everyone here, you got me. It's not much and nothing to compare to what you had with Isa but we'll try.

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[xlillackeykitty]

[ But he manages a very small smile, taking a pen out of his jacket. This scene ought to look pretty familiar, kid. ]

What's your favourite kind of food?

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Yeah... I know I do. That's why, before anything happens, I wanna be with everyone.

[His canon runs on friendship and angst, news at eleven.]

And, uh... [Cue the blank stare. Funny how he's always the first to turn to food when it comes to cheering people up, and now this happens.] Sea salt ice cream. Does that count? Pizza with the works if it doesn't.

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[xlillackeykitty]

It counts. I'll bring both.

[ Tucking that pad and pen back into his jacket and picking up the SFC. ]

I can be there in a couple of hours if you don't mind the wait. Right now, the last thing I want you to do is to be alone. Times like this, you need company...

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... Hey, you know. [His eyes lower a little, glancing. He's smiling with a certain friendliness.] I never get sick of you, Lea. You're one of my dear friends. I will always appreciate your company.

I'm... [That feeling... losing reach of your own best friend. He knows that too well. He lost Green in this place, twice.] I feel like saying it, but I'm really sorry.

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Thanks. [Watery eyes, bro, watery eyes.] I just, y'know, sometimes I get really nosy and stuff, and... Y'know.

[Abloo abloo, let's move on.]

I mean, I knew it would probably happen. Someday. Me or 'im or Demyx. Isa already left once, so...

Five days. [A deep breath.] Five days, an' I'll know for sure.

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[Aw, Lea...]

More like cheerful. You are always a refreshing change. Vatheon can be too quiet sometimes...

Oh, speaking of hanging out... Would you like to groom my red Chocobo, Yogurette?

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Yeah. I'd love to.

[He gives a weak chuckle.]

Yogurette, huh? Nice name.

[sneakypasta]

[Oh, poor kid.]

Whatever you may need, mi compadre, let me know.

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Just talking. Just talking is good, unless you wanna do somethin' else.

You're doing alright, right? Back in Vat?

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I... do have another idea. [He smirks.]

As fine as one can be. However this... hat... thing... [He currently has his pope hat off, but when it's on, he turns into the raving lunatic type he usually assassinates.] At any rate, it is not my state you should be concerned over.

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Yeah? [You have him interested, good sire.]

Oh, yeah. I think this one red one's been following me around, but I don't do hats. So I've been ignoring it.

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Is there anything I can do? Do you need anything?

[You seemed like a nice kid... you shouldn't be this sad. :( ]

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I-I'm okay! I mean, I'm kind of not, but still. It's, uh... It's not as bad as it could be.

Right?

[He's doing his best to convince himself of this.]

I'm just... trying not to think about it too much. Trying to do things and be with the people who're still here.

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Yeah, but still...

[Hmm...]

What kind of restaurant are you going to be opening?

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[Cooking. Lea can get behind this conversation. A lot. Best distraction.]

It's going to be a bit like a cafe. I'm going to be doing a lot of baked goods, desserts, sandwiches... That sorta stuff. I want it to be the kind of place people like to hang out at. Be happy and comfortable and reassured in.

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[got_it_memorizd]

[Just this face for a good few seconds, then a nod.]

Name the place and I'll be there.

[No jabs, no snark, not even an eyeroll; this time it's personal for both of them and he's not gonna give you a hard time today.]

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[They're on the same page then.

Lea's next response is just a text, the address of his still unfinished restaurant.

Whenever you're ready, Axel.]

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[He takes a moment to sling his coat on, then portals away, emerging near the address. Checking the numbers on the SFC against the nearby buildings, he finds the restaurant and gives it a onceover. Giving the door an experimental tug to see if it's open or if he's just supposed to portal inside, he finds it unlocked and pokes his head in. A low whistle and he steps inside, spotting Lea in the middle of the floor.]

Quite a place. [He snaps his fingers together, sparks arcing between them for show.] Lemme know if you need someone to light the chandelier. [Levity: the breakfast of champions.]

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Thanks.

[Lea tries to smile back and kind of succeeds.]

But this ain't Radiant Garden Castle. I'm not that fancy, it'd just end up getting wrecked anyway. 'Course, if you really wanna feel useful, I can just keep you in a corner and have you light candles all day.