The Return of the Bard [accidental video]

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[ Water.

There was water everywhere, even upon the screen of this misplaced Skyphone.

Droplets of water slithered down his shaky palms as he thrashed about within these shallow but icy pools for a minute or so. Uncertain as to what sort of fate has befallen upon him now, the unlucky fellow paused once he recognized the swampy surroundings.]

P-Pinnacle Rocks?!

[The shock was clearly evident within the bard’s tone, even if he was barely seen within the video.]

This is—Gaia! I’m…what happened to me?

[Falling quiet for a moment or two, only the bard’s shaky breaths could be heard as he searched within the waters for his lyre. For those watching, one might notice how something amidst here. Edward looked haggard, fatigued even, almost as if he hasn’t slept for a thousand or so nights. Besides his sleepless appearance, the bard was dressed oddly within peculiar robes that possessed a neon-blue glow.

It seems that wherever Fate whisked Edward off too wasn’t a friendly one, especially since he possessed a few ugly bruises upon his wrists and hands.]

Oh, where did it go?!

[Still thrashing about within the water, Edward finally stops once he spots a glimmer of gold nearby.]

My lyre!

[He hastily snatches it out of the water.]

Thank the heavens! I hope the strings aren’t too soggy…


[ooc: Similar to Ondore's re-intro, the bard was taken to another world. But unlike Ondore...he wasn't returned to his native realm. Have fun with this FFXIII cast.]

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[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[By now, Edward already tossed that horrendous Purgee cloak into the fire he made. That may not have been the best idea since his tunic underneath was completely drenched, but at least the warm orange glow of the campfire did well to chase off the chill.

Waiting underneath the thick canopy of leaves and vines, Edward paused once he heard someone call his name.]

Penelo?

[He rose from the ground.]

I'm over here!

Action - Pretend icon is not Vaan XD

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[Splash splash splash! She's running through the water since it's the fastest route to get to Edward and as soon as she's close, flings her arms around him.]

Will do~! <3

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[As soon as he spotted Penelo, Edward ran towards her. He couldn't believe his bad luck as of lately. Just when he was about to ask her the most important question of his life, he gets snatched away from both her and the opportunity to do so.

Grateful for the chance to be with her again, Edward wraps his arms around her once she came near.]

Penelo, I've missed you so much!

[danceawaypain.livejournal.com]

[Don't mind her if she doesn't seem to want to let go. She was afraid she'd never see you again, Edward. Just to make doubly sure this isn't just a dream, she lays her head on his chest, sighing softly with contentment as she listens to his heart beating.]

I've missed you too. What happened? Where did you go?

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

[Holding Penelo as tightly as he could, Edward never felt so content ever in his life. Nothing else in the world mattered to him right now, nothing other than the sweet little dancer within his arms.]

I'm...not certain. All I can remember is having people shouting and screaming at me.

[danceawaypain.livejournal.com]

Oh Edward...

You look bruised. Here, let me heal you.

[This is not something you get to argue with. She'll be casting Curaga on Edward without letting go of him. No one messes with her sweetheart.]

[melodiesoflute.livejournal.com]

I'm fine, Penelo. There's no need for you to worry.

[Edward may look frail, but he can handle a few cuts and bruises. However, Penelo seems to think otherwise which makes him laugh.]

I had no choice in the matter, did I?

[He gives her a playful squeeze.]

[danceawaypain.livejournal.com]

Not a bit.

[She smiles and then leans up to rub her nose against his.]

Are you cold? Hungry?