[phone call - Quistis]

[empires-lapdog.livejournal.com]

[Ring, ring. There's a Judge Magister on the line, Quistis.]

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[herownhero.livejournal.com]

[She's surprised by his words-- not only did he listen to her rambling, he's also actually comforting her. It was a foreign feeling, having been heard for once. Though he can't see it, there's a small smile tugging at her lips.]

... Thank you, Gabranth. Your words mean a lot to me.

[empires-lapdog.livejournal.com]

I only hope they may bring you comfort, Quistis. I am afraid it was my brother that inherited the more... compassionate nature our father had.

[He clears his throat. Okay, so he might be good at giving Larsa advice, but this is the first time he has ever given anyone else advice.]

[herownhero.livejournal.com]

[She gives a small laugh.]

Don't worry, Gabranth. Your words were comforting. And you're right-- what matters most is that I've become who I am, and knowing the past won't change it. I guess I can't help but be curious if something in my past shaped my personality.

[empires-lapdog.livejournal.com]

It is quite possible that something might have happened to shape the way you are now, in fact I would like wager that it is so... and it is quite right that you should be curious, but even if you never find out what that thing was, it shaped you into a good, strong woman and that is what matters.

[herownhero.livejournal.com]

It just gets a bit frustrating at times. Sometimes I feel as though something is sitting on the edge of my mind, but if I think too much about it, it slips away.

[A sigh.]

But there's no use trying to chase something that doesn't want to be pinned down. It probably isn't anything significant, anyways. I'll have to just focus on the future.

[She realizes she's been rambling again, and clears her throat.]

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my problems, Gabranth.

[empires-lapdog.livejournal.com]

I understand the need and desire to track down something that has escaped you and draw it near.

[Except, in his case, it wasn't a memory but his twin instead. And he framed him for treason, faked his execution and spent two years torturing him. Yeah.]

I am more than willing to listen should you ever desire a welcoming ear, Quistis. 'Twould be wrong of me to turn you away when we have such an accord.

[He'd say friendship but...]

[herownhero.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I hope you know that the sentiment is returned, if you ever need someone to talk to.

[empires-lapdog.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Quistis.

I have kept you for far too long. My apologies. I will let you return to your work.

[herownhero.livejournal.com]

Oh-- don't worry about it, really. I'll let you know if I find out anything about the assassination.

Have a good day, Gabranth.