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[bittyrydia]

[The image is steady though somewhat off, showing a tiny girl with bright green hair at an odd, stilted angle. Even so, that's enough to capture the look of wide-eyed horror given at a moogle barely within the screen's range, not much smaller than the girl herself.]

What?!? No! My world can't be gone! You're lying!

[Of course the moogle is quick

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[feelsforthem]

[The communicator seems to be talking to you, bitty!]

Shh... don't worry. It'll be okay.

[Video]

[bittyrydia]

But--

[Then it sinks in that the communicator is talking to her. She stares into it, after wiping at her face.]

Who're you?

[Video]

[feelsforthem]

My name's Lucca. I was brought here, just like you.

Do you need anything? Are you okay?

[Video]

[bittyrydia]

I'm Rydia.

[Lip wobble.]

I need to find Rosa! Golbez and Kain kidnapped her and took the Wind Crystal and....

[Action]

[rebornaninsect]

[Had he seen the video here, Golbez would have retreated to the room where he was staying, and not left it for a good while. But because he didn't see Rydia's broadcast, he's unaware just how close to the child he is.

He discovers that rather quickly, when he turns a corner only to see a small green-haired girl sitting there. The green hair clues him in to who it probably is, and the fact that she seems to be a child doesn't bode well for her reaction to him.

He takes a step back, but it's probably already too late. Armor isn't the quietest thing to walk around in.]

[Action]

[bittyrydia]

[Rydia lifts her head upon hearing the armor--and freezes. It's him! She gasps and gets to her feet, clutching her Ice Rod. The communicator has fallen to the ground, ignored.]

Where's Rosa?! What did you do with her?!?

[She's desperately trying to seem less frightened than she is, but the trembling doesn't help.]

[Action]

[rebornaninsect]

[Stepping back again. He doesn't raise his hands to cast or block, but he is tensed for any spell being sent his way.]

I do not have her. She is safe with Cecil.

[Action]

[bittyrydia]

[Anger tips the scales for just a moment and she glares.]

No, she's not! I just saw you take her!

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[toseehimsmile]

[She seemed so young, yet she had arrived here by herself. Lizzie wanted to be of help to the young poor crying girl.]

Hey there. Please don't cry, I can help you.

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[bittyrydia]

[She sniffles for another moment before that voice sinks in, and she stares through the communicator.]

...you can?

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[toseehimsmile]

Well... I'm kind of in the same situation myself. After all my world is gone as well.

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[bittyrydia]

...oh.

[She wipes at her cheeks, still upset though it helps to talk with someone.]

I don't understand how it can all be gone....

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[kidnapbait]

[Oh. My. Rosa can do nothing more than stare in stunned silence at the young version of Rydia. Her mind immediately wonders if her friend has become victim to what aged her down a few weeks ago, and that puts a damper on her relief at seeing the summoner once more. Yet she cannot have the young one fretting for her sake. A light smile emerges to reassure Rydia that all is well.]

Rydia? The moogle's your friend. Maybe you should talk with him until Cecil and I can come to you.

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[bittyrydia]

Rosa!

[What is volume control?]

Are you okay? Did Golbez hurt you?!?

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[kidnapbait]

[Dear crystals, that was seventeen years ago. Right away she shakes her head to dispel the child's fears. There really is no need to traumatize her further than she's already been.]

I'm fine, Rydia. He's not hurt me. What about you?

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[bittyrydia]

[Rydia shakes her head.]

I ran away.

...where are you, Rosa?

[aliveinphoenix]

Are you ok little girl?

[Locke doesn't like unhappy little girls.]

[bittyrydia]

[Rydia sniffles, not looking up.]

No.

[aliveinphoenix]

[Locke frowns.]

Can I help you find anyone?

[bittyrydia]

[More sniffling.]

...I need Rosa. She was kidnapped, so Golbez must have her.