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1st moon [accidental video]

Did... did we fail? Did that being somehow kill us all?

[The video post must accidental, because it shows a naked, pale male chest. It looks like someone is holding his journal against himself in a desperate attempt to ward off the cold.]

I cannot remember him attacking... Perhaps I hit my head? But would the afterlife not heal such wounds? [The sound of rustling hair.] No blood, and no swelling. Perhaps the wound can be healed, but the amnesia cannot? ...I suppose it matters not, in the end.

[His feet barely make any noise on the ground, but his body is obviously moving, even from such a close range.]

I should be thankful I appear to be the only one present at least. Perhaps Ceodore and the others have survived... As long as this crisis is averted, my death is an acceptable price to pay. But still, I’d hoped...

[But whatever he’d hoped, he does not say.]

...I should try to find my sword and shield. This afterlife might not be as pleasant as it appears to be.

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[Once Ceodore retreats for the time being, Rydia glances over to Cecil and smirks. Unlike a certain prince, she doesn't miss such hints.]

...Selphie told you, then?

[He smiles and nods.]

Lovely girl. We should get along perfectly well, unless her smile hides a terrible, well-hidden side.

[He opens the bag and tries out a few of the chips. Not as good as the cookies, but they'll do.]

[Rydia shakes her head immediately.]

No, not at all. What you see is what you get, with her.

[That's probably why Rydia gets along so well with Selphie in the first place. She prefers straightforward people. Then she fidgets, wondering how to explain....]

There's something I ought to elaborate on, as well. Kain and I....

That's a relief. She did seem to be a very nice person.

[Cecil is somewhat surprised by the fidgetting. What sort of terrible news could mave Rydia feel so nervous?]

Yes? Is there a problem woth the two of you? Did something happen?

No, not a problem. But as you might have guessed from what I said about how he died...we're together. We have been for almost a year.

[Mouth opens, mouth closes. Mouth opens, mouth closes. Mouth opens-]

Together, as in together? Truly? That's... I never expected...

[He'd never expected many things, really. Considering the events back home... But this was not home, after all.]

[And his surprise is not especially surprising to her, for some reason. Maybe it's because of Ceodore's or Porom's or Palom's reactions from before. She can only hope her alternate future theory has some weight, but for now, she simply nods.]

...I know. We weren't exactly close at home. But this place and everything that happened in it brought us closer. I just thought you should know....

[You know, for when he realizes that Kain and Rydia are sharing a room. At least it won't be a huge shock when that happens...maybe?]

[Cecil married at twenty. He had his son at twenty. The room sharing would be the less shocking part of it.]

...Do you believe you'll remember that, when you return home? Is there a way to keep those memories?

[Changing the future could have terrible consequences, but entering a relationship with the certainty that you'd forget all about it... He'd not wish that on anyone, especially not two of his friends.]

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[Rydia narrows her eyes, not at Cecil but the thought of the Malnosso ripping those memories from her.]

I'll find a way, somehow. They mean more to me than anything. The Malnosso won't take them from me and I'll make sure that's the case, no matter what I have to do.

[He sighs softly and closes his eyes.]

I'll help you find a way. If the two of you make each other happy, no one should have the right to take that happiness from you.

[Rydia's expression softens and she moves over to hug the paladin.]

Thank you, Cecil....

[He reciprocates the hug.]

Do not worry. If we all work together, nothing is beyond us. We'll ask those Malnosso about our memories, and we'll make them talk.

[She smiles, encouraged by those words.]

Somehow, we'll get the upper hand. They won't keep us imprisoned and deprived of answers forever.

As anyone tried to ask them outright about it? Sometimes, being clear and direct is the best solution.

It's possible, but Cecil...they imprisoned us, experiment on us, use us to fight their battles. I wouldn't trust whatever they say, regardless.

Even their lies could contain some important information. Certainly you must have all learned something from them, over time?

[Rydia nods.]

There's a guide, as well as some more sensitive information that you'll need to keep off the journals. The Malnosso probably aren't aware that we know as much as we do, so it's best to keep them in the dark as much as we can....

[She reaches through her journal, flipping through it.]

I help run the Welcome Center, so I have to pass on this kind of information all the time. The guide helps fill in a lot of blanks, but I don't mind elaborating on what I know.

There must have been people in this settlement for a long time, if everything is so organized. I should watch my every word on the journal, then?

[He eats some chips as she flips through the pages.]

That sounds like a nice way to pass the time. Do you have much work to do?

[Ceodore makes his way back into the kitchen, this time with a perky brunette in tow and looking pretty proud of himself. He adores Selphie so much and even if she knows Cecil, he still wants to make sure they get off on a good foot. ~~He's also got a pair of earplugs in hand to hand off to his father.~~]

We're back.

[Selphie already knew that Cecil was back in Luceti and looking and sounding older to boot as she follows Ceodore into the kitchen. She smiles cheerfully at Cecil and everyone in the room.]

Hey there!

Only sometimes. The first week or so of a new cycle is busy, but it calms down after that. The rest of the time is just spent making sure we have enough supplies ready, for the center and those watch stations. The watch stations are especially helpful in the winter, since those Malnosso don't bother to dress anyone warmly and so we need to reach them as soon as possible.

[Finding the page, Rydia perks up and turns the journal so that Cecil can see the guide (http://wise-maiden.livejournal.com/24338.html).]

You don't need to read it all now, I'm just showing you how to find it.

[Rydia glances up and grins as the pair enter.]

Welcome back! And hello, Selphie.

Arriving now was cold enough. I'd rather not imagine what can happen to those who arrive in December or January. Ah, thank you.

[He quickly glances at it, taking note of the sections he'd like to read first.]

It seems to be very thorough. Who compiled all that information?

[But his attention is caught by the duo who now enters the kitchen. He smiles brightly. Because of the earplugs.]

Welcome back. Hello, Selphie! Did Ceodore have any trouble finding you?

[Trust him, you'll appreciate them, Dad.]

No trouble at all.

[Although there might have been a temporary delay for some making out before they came back. Either way, the boy's dotty about her and doesn't do such a great job of hiding it.]

Nope, I'm not too hard to find these days. Welcome home, Cecil.

[She moves closer to Cecil to get a better look at him. Yep, he's definitely older and a lot of things are different about him.

She'll bore a hole in the ground if you don't stop her by the way.]

[Rydia rolls her eyes upon seeing the earplugs, but refrains from comment for now.]

To answer your question...one of the teachers of the local school wrote that some time ago and makes a point to update it when she can. I'm sure you'll meet her around town.

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