44th Draw = Check ups! [Voice/Open action]

[selphie_t]

[Since Selphie had returned to normal, she'd been left feeling a bit odd. Events of the past two weeks were fresh in her mind and most of those events had left her feeling a tad on the bummed side. That was what it felt like to have a family to her. She hoped that it would continue even though they were all back to their normal sizes and ages once again. If she were to be honest with herself, lacking that family atmosphere has her feeling a bit lonely but she's not about to let that on to others. If Yao were still around, she'd go see him because he'd always said she could come over and talk to him.

It was nice to have a confidant who could make a mean cup of tea. It made her think about the friends that she'd lost since she'd come back to Luceti in the spring as she hoped that they were all well wherever they were.

For now though, she'll pull on her winter gear and take a walk in hopes that the fresh air would help her figure some things out. A friendly ear might be a nice thing to have though as she kicks up bits of snow into the air. She stares at her breath in the chilly air before moving forward.

Someone's in need of some advice and maybe a hug or two.

Eventually, she finds her way into the main plaza before she plops down on the side of the snow covered fountain and opens up her journal.]

So guys. We all like different times of the year. Some like myself, like Winter. Others might like a different season instead. So, what's your favourite time of the year?

And how's everybody doing?

Comments

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Well hey there girl at the fountain. You have company now. Ceodore's bundled up for the cold in appropriate attire and not armor for a change. He sits down beside Selphie and tucks an arm around her.]

Hey. Gil for your thoughts.

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Selphie smiles sadly at Ceodore.]

It was nice to have a family even if it was only for a week.

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

[Even with Cecil being returned, it's just not the same. Being forgotten is more painful that he'll admit to. He mirrors the sad smile then leans over and kisses her temple.]

You still do, Selphie.

[falenandawn]

[And guess who's avoiding home like the plague today?

Yup, this guy. Actually, he's avoiding certain people period, but he will say hi to Selphie at least.] Hey.

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[And Frey gets a big old hug.]

Hey!

[falenandawn]

[He'll hug back awkwardly. It's still a bit odd, being his normal height again.] Hey.

You doing ok?

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

My favorite time of year is...well, the opposite of this. I'm a summer girl. But I'll admit, winter has a few perks.

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

You mean other than snowball fights, snow forts and having two-on-one pillow fights with Kain in which we totally showed him who's boss?

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do--snow Eidolons! I need to remake Shiva and the others by the Welcome Center again. This town needs more snow art.

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[Terra is wandering through the plaza, carrying a steaming cup of hot cider and bundled up well with a scarf and warm coat.]

Hello, Selphie!

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Hey Terra! How ya doing?

[ voice ]

[hakoiri.livejournal.com]

My favorite time of the year is probably Spring. Each season has its merits, though, so it's a tough choice . . .

And I'm doing fine. What about you, Selphie?

[ voice ]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Spring is a really good time of year but Winter's still the best!

I'm doing really well, Alf.

[ voice ]

[idkmybffroy.livejournal.com]

[ Aaaaa, proper age again~ ]

I think I'm solidly on the side of the population preferring Summer.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[And just as adorable! XD]

Don't like being cold?

[voice]

[asobouyo]

[Elicia is oh-so-happy to be able to use her journal again. ;A;]

I'm doing okay, Miss Selphie! I was a kitty, but I'm a normal little girl again now~!

[voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

You were a kitty, Elicia? I was your age!

voice;

[univalent.livejournal.com]

What does it matter? Not like the lab coats care if we like it hot or cold.

[ spike, are you completely incapable of answering a simple question? ]

voice;

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Somebody's grouchy aren't they?]

Well it's not like we can just march up there and ask them to turn the weather off so you'd better suck it up buttercup!

[Voice]

[blessedbyfarore]

I like spring. It's warm, but it's not too hot if you have to carry lots of stuff around. And there's lots of flowers and fairies around.

[Oh good, the shut-in who's barely left his room for a week is finally making himself known.]

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Come back Link, we've missed you!]

Summer gets too warm, I agree but there's always the beach.

There's fairies now though!

[Voice]

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Gotta say, I'm a fan of summer.

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

So I could beat you in a snowball fight then?

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[uccellodifuoco]

[Ikki's wandering around again, an old habit since he arrived to the village. His daily routine would be basically that, go from his apartment to the forest or the mountains to train or meditate. A visit to the bar now and then and little more.

But after the experiment... Well, even him can't help to be shaken by it. To spend two weeks as a kid again, as how he had been before the Kido corporation found him and Shun. Before the training to become a Saint. Before he knew who Pandora was or why she wanted to take Shun... It had been hard at first for his kid self, he had been confused and deadly worried and even as he settled in he remained worried. But still he had managed to have fun, to be... Normal. A normal child ignorant of the wars between Gods that he would be involved in only a few years later.

Ikki didn't miss being a kid. And he didn't regret the path he had taken, even if it had been mostly forced on him, he had always had the option to give up and die. But he had chosen to survive, to keep living. But his time as a kid had gotten him into thinking about several things, specially things his kid self had learned and that he didn't know. It was almost ironic that his young self, unaware of so many things, would get better ideas than the older one.

He's walking by the plaza, when he spots her... He hasn't seen her before but even from behind that hairstyle seemed familiar. Moving to circle the fountain and get a better sight of her face... Well, Smoker had talked about the kids leaving, so he shouldn't be surprised to find that the girl seemed familiar. But he still wasn't very convinced.]

Selphie?

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[When Selphie had first arrived in Luceti, she'd done the same thing. Wandering helped her get familiar with the terrain which would always come in handy in case anything happened. There was no knowing what sort of danger would fall upon this place in the future.

But that was neither here nor there as Selphie looks up at the familiar face. It's older and lost its innocence but she smiles warmly at Ikki all the same. His name's escaping her at the moment as her eyebrows knit together and a thoughtful frown blooms on her face. It was a name that she'd never known anyone else to have before she snaps her fingers in triumph.]

Ikki, right?