selphie_t | 3 ♥ What a week... [voice; but quiet!]

[To be frank, Selphie didn’t know what to feel. She feels like this has happened before but with different circumstances she can’t quite recall but the feeling of déjà vu is weighing heavily upon her shoulders. After the fighting and the fleeting feelings of panic were done running their course, Selphie merely sat down on the ground in the shadow of the rec centre. She knew that Ikki would find her sooner or later but for now, she needed to sort out her head.

She sat there for quite some time lost in thought. Having a family was amazing and she wouldn’t change a thing in the world for the time she got to spend with the people in her make-believe family. There was one little issue however that was churning inside her belly for quite some time. It was bringing up repressed memories of another time that she doesn’t want to think about. She went still as a statue, her eyes going wide in shock before her hands started to shake.

It was through sheer force of will that she managed to get them to stop. There was a turbulent storm brewing in her and she didn’t have much desire to be around a lot of people but knew that there were others who suffering far more than she was at that time. Childhood trauma aside, Selphie finally stands up and strides out into the light of the plaza with a look of resolution on her face. There were people she needed to find, others she needed to demand answers from and two particular grumps that she wanted to hug more than anything. She could lie down in the dark and have a pity party later on.

Right now. Right there and now, she knew she had to do something as she goes back into the daylight to help where she can. She’s not a recent High School grad working as a receptionist but a SeeD who has been neglecting her training a bit. There’s also the issue of her memories and something that she can’t shake no matter how much she tries to think that it’s all just a trick.

Still, there’s someone in particular that she needs to seek out. She’d borrowed Ikki’s journal for a couple days and had spent a fair amount of time listening to past entries hoping to jog her memory more than talking to people could ever do. All the friends she’d made and lost and some things she’d rather forget despite the shaky details on some of them. A couple of distinct things stand out to her though after going through Ikki’s journal.
It’s with these thoughts in mind that she takes to the journal. However, she keeps the volume down but cheerful none the less.]

Good morning Luceti!

It’s a nice day out don’t ya think?

[Or maybe not because nobody likes having their memories tampered with is what she’s thinking.]

Looks like a lot of things have happened since I was here last, huh? Sorry if I didn’t recognize anybody when I first got here but I think I’ll be all right now. Or… if I was too loud and clumsy.

You know how it is.

Anyway, a certain shameless flirt who knows who he is owes me ice cream. Good thing you work at a convenience store that used to be a pizza shop, right?

And yeah!

[Filtered to Frey.]

We need to talk. As soon as possible.

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No, why should I?

[He would worry more about her or his other friends being hurt by an impostor, or by an Ikki not acting the way he should.]

Sometimes one has to be tough with people when they aren't being themselves, for everyone's sake.

[Just like it was with Marco when he returned with such a raw personality.

Kotomi's mention causes him to tense, and he doesn't bother to try to hide it, it would be impossible being so close to her. So instead he just... Pulls her closer a bit more tightly, moving his head so it rests above hers, not looking at her face.]

You would have been bored anyway. Most of those were just her reading out loud and me listening.

[The knot on his throat when he talks of her it's painfully noticeable, specially so in a man who often uses guarded tones. It's still guarded, but the emotion is big enough for it to be noticeable through that. His voice is back to normal when they talk about Selphie's other friends.]

I figured so. Don't exert yourself, though, no one is expecting you to remember everything in one go.

Just curious is all. I think between me and Smoker, we could handle an out of character Ikki.

[She can feel his tension through his actions, feeling that he only did this with those he truly trusted. She pats his back a little bit as he rests his head on hers. They were conversations between him and someone that he'll always treasure. It would be rude of her to intrude on something so intimate and personal.

When the conversation turns to something more comfortable, Selphie nods her head.]

It's taken this long to remember as much as I do. I'll figure things out. I always do!

I wouldn't trust in Smoker for that, to be honest. He will be too busy sitting and laughing.

[Because that's what Ikki himself has done whenever Smoker has been changed, sit there, deal with it and laugh a lot at him. Specially if Smoker was conscious of it all after it was over.

Best friends.]

Of course you will, you're a strong and smart girl. And if not, we will just find a Malnosso and give him a beating until they return you your memories.

Not for loooooong~

[Do you see that mischievous look? It's the one that Selphie's flashing at Ikki.

Best bossy little sister. Before long, that wicked look is one of approval.]

Only if I get to help.

[He tightens a bit the arm around her, yes he sees that mischievous look, and he approves of it. As much as he can complain and tsun he loves his adopted sister. He wouldn't call her that if he didn't, after all.]

Sure, of course we can't give them a beating without the principal affected one being there to get her just desserts.

[And here comes a thumb's up.]

And then we blow the place to smithereens!

With or without people inside besides the Malnosso?

[Uninterested tone, this is an important question, though.]

[What sort of question is that, Ikki? Have a sour look.]

Break their prisoners out and leave the jerks to their fate.

[He almost asks "all the prisoners?" but that look makes him reconsider.

But no, he has to ask.]

What about the prisoners that are jerks?

Uh...

[She hadn't quite gotten that far in her thought process. She gives it quite a bit of thought before responding. They could be released merely to commit the same crimes that landed them in prison in the first place. On the other hand, they could be willing to make amends for their past in an attempt to seek forgiveness from those that they've wronged. She wouldn't wish going to prison on anybody after spending time in one herself but even Selphie knows that there are some people who deserve to be there.]

Taking any lives is hard enough as it is but if they're willing to make amends, I say let 'em out.

[He hums at that, he doesn't really have many troubles taking lives. At least not that he lets be seen.]

Good enough.

Besides, [Comes the cheeky reply] somebody has to play the conscience.

I thought that was Smoker... Oh, wait, the conscience would have to be sober and mature, of course. That rules him out automatically.

[BEST FRIEND/SON EVER.]

[Selphie shoots him a sly look before shooting a retort back.]

Well, I suppose that counts you out too then.

Remind me to be thankful to whatever deity I have to for that.

[See how much he cares, yep.]

Hey!

[Arms folding over chest, pouting is on.]

You suck, Ikki.

Why? Because for once I want to thank to gods? Fine, forget it, I won't thank them. Happy?

[He just smiles smugly at her pout.]

[Hmph. Selphie turns her nose up at Ikki.]

Whatever.

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