[Video/filtered to Rydia/Kain/Edward] Troia's a crime scene

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

[It's really late in Troia, probably around midnight after Vayne's shooting]

[Edge flips on the device and stares at it.]

We're all alive.

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

And?!

[Rydia's concern makes her even more impatient. She frowns, gesturing for him to return his gaze to where it had been.]

My face is up here, Edge.

Now, continue with Rosa.

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[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

[His eyes dart right back up to Rydia's face and are planted there for the duration of the call as he quickly spills all.]

Rosa's fine. I carried her back to her room and put her to bed. The strain was too much for her and ...

I need to stay here with her.

[He can only imagine Rydia's response to that.]

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia nods solemnly.]

I understand. After that attack and then this, she needs you and Edward more than ever.

[Looking guilty now.]

I hate that the timing is so horrible. You know I'll return as soon as I can....

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[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. Rosa just needs some rest.

[While he'd rather be with Rydia, he knows his responsibility.]

You just can't stay away from me.

[He finishes with a grin.]

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She rolls her eyes, though there is a small smile for a moment.]

Of course you have to make it all about you. Maybe I should hold back and not feed your ego....

[Grows more serious after a moment.]

We'll see what happens. I just discovered we have another summoner to pick up.

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[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Another Summoner? How long will you be gone?

[Being serious for a change.]

Hurry home.

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[A deep sigh and a nod.]

That's the plan. Give me a few days, I shouldn't be gone longer than that. Please, do whatever you have to so that I don't have to hear about something else awful happening in Troia.

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[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about Troia. She's in good hands with me.

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Small smile.]

I know she is.

[About to say something else, but stops.]

I'll see you in a few days.

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[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

[He just watches her silently.]

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She's about to shut it off, but catches that look and pauses, curious.]

...what?