18th moon [voice]

[vibrafinal]

Rosa Farrell has left Luceti.

[It comes abruptly, harshly, flatly. Cecil does not sound in terrible pain as he did the last time he had to make such an announcement. In fact, he sounds very much as though he's forgotten how to inflect.]

...She's left roses and notes for everyone she's met here. Please come pick them up when you have the time.

[That's all he has the energy to say.]

Comments

[paladinlost]

...Those two. To think they'll someday manage to Band together...

[He's starting to wonder how that even happened.]

[mistlegacy]

[Rydia's wondering too, given her skeptical look. It's impossible to imagine, given how they are right now.]

Well, for now, it's either one or the other. If you need your brother, I understand.

[paladinlost]

...I will not choose between family members.

[He needs everyone, right now. No exceptions.]

[mistlegacy]

[She nods and gives him an extra squeeze.]

Then we'll stay here. It's fine, Cecil. Whatever you feel best about is what we'll do.

[paladinlost]

...What I feel best about is not very paladin-like.

[Even if he knows better than to ignore his darker feelings, now.]

[mistlegacy]

I can't imagine so, but still...you know you can always talk to me, right? However I can help, I will.

[paladinlost]

...I've always been able to count on you. Thank you.