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[ofatonement]

( The scene shows a view of the orchards, rather idealistic and peaceful, there's nothing odd about the scene except for the rather large robotic figure standing in the midst of it all. In its hand is a rather tiny sliver haired girl in bright colors on her tiptoes seemingly peering around from her high point, scanning left and right, as if she's

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[recalls]

[You'd better believe that Vanille does not even bother to say anything over the Vine. She just

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over to where Hope is, because it's hard to miss a giant robot, and tacklehugs her.] Hope! You're back!

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[ofatonement]

( Not expecting anything in the least!

So needless to say, Hope when she's tacklehugged by the blur of orange, but she recovers quickly in order to return it. Unable to help smiling, clearly just so happy to see her. )

You are here! I, uh, I was worried...

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[recalls]

[She doesn't let go of Hope entirely, or really at all, just moves farther away, keeping her hands on Hope's shoulders - much like the above icon, actually. She looks the other girl over, tilts her head this way and that, to make sure she's just as Vanille remembers.

When she's satisfied, she drops her hands to grab Hope's, unwilling to break contact.] When Fang and I got back, no one else was here... but I knew you'd come!

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[ofatonement]

( She seems fine with this, grasping Vanille's hands in her own gloved ones. ) So its just the three of us again?

( For a moment she looks downcast, but brightens up a second later as a thought hits her. ) But if we all came back, maybe Light and Serah will too.

Video

[alchemistsquery]

[Alfimi pauses. It's a giant robot. Not any of the ones that Kyosuke or his friends pilot, but a giant robot none the less.]

Who... are you?

Video

[ofatonement]

Huh? ( She turns to face the Vine, tilting her head a little at the unfamiliar face. ) Ah, well, my name is Hope.

[alchemistsquery]

Ah, I see. I am Alfimi. Are you... a pilot? [Points to the robot.]

[ofatonement]

A pilot? ( She glances back to Alexander, smiling with a shake of her head. ) Oh, no, not really. Alexander is an Eidolon, he--er, well she now--is more like a guardian and a friend than something I just control.

[video]

[bel_donna]

I like your giant robot.

[video]

[ofatonement]

Thanks, ( A sheepish smile. ) His, or her now, name is Alexander.

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[bel_donna]

That is an interesting name. Did you pick it out?

[video]

[ofatonement]

No, when he first appeared... it was like I already knew it? ( She presses her finger to her chin, trying to think of a way to describe the feeling but when nothing comes: ) I guess its hard to explain.

[video]

[lovelikelight]

Hello. [Epsilon smiles.] Are you one of Fang's friends? [She remembers the description the woman gave her.] If so, she returned not long ago, and she was looking for you.

My name is Epsilon. It's nice to meet you. [She nods toward Alexander. A large robot isn't a strange sight to her. In fact, it reminds her of home.] And your companion.

[video]

[ofatonement]

Y-yeah! I am. ( Hope visibly perks up at the mention of Fang's name, moving away from Alexander and closer to the Vine. ) Really? Was anyone else with her?

( A pause, and she blinks. ) It's... it's nice to meet you too though! Thank you for telling me about Fang, I was worried none of them would still be here. My name is Hope Estheim, and this is, ( She says, glancing up again. ) This is Alexander.

[video]

[lovelikelight]

Vanille was with her. I believe they were returning to the home they made here. I'm sure they'll be happy that you're here.

You're very welcome, Hope. And Alexander. There aren't many other robots here. Except for myself, I know of no others. [Though she does know of one, but she wouldn't tell Caprica's secret.]

[video]

[ofatonement]

Vanille, too? ( She sighs in relief, shoulder dropping a bit. ) I'm glad.

( Hope can't help tilting her head at the robot comment, blinking once and then twice. ) Wow, really? Alexander isn't so much a robot though, even though he does look like one. He's an Eidolon, they're like... guardians, in a way.

video; whoops, late

[monstermedicine]

That's...! A really big robot! Did you make it? How does it work? [ she's a little excitable when it comes to this kind of stuff. ]

video; never too late!

[ofatonement]

H-huh? Oh, no, I didn't make him. He's an Eidolon, they're kind of like guardians, I suppose.

I can summon him and he can help me do different things. Back home it was mostly helping me in battles... ( She smiles as she talks, unable to help giving a small chuckle. )