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[strays-pride.livejournal.com]

[ There's a man standing who looks rather disoriented and out of place in the business district of Lindblum. He's leaning heavily on what appears to be a staff, and his gauntlet-ed hand is clutching a couple of gyshal pickles which he is eying oddly. He also seems to be either unaware or distinctly ignoring the smell that allowed for the large space around him. Or, that could simply be because he looks to be in pieces. He fiddles with a 'skyphone' device he'd received from the moogles. ]

[ It had been a couple of days since the moogles had found him near-dead. It was rather sad, Noah thought, that the only species he'd done nothing against were the little pompom'd people. Grateful, nonetheless, that they'd helped get him back on his feet, even if he couldn't remember everything that had happened before.]

[The video was zoomed up close on Gabranth's face face, and a small, dark-red spot was coagulating at the right-hand corner of his lip.  He seemed somewhat off, like he was hunched over, unusual in a man who'd always had perfect posture.  He'd taken a bite out of one of the pickles, and after a quick jolt for the kick, a relaxed expression flashed across his face in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment before his expression hardlined again.]

As I am to understand, I've been transported to a world known as 'Gaia'. I seem to have arrived here in Lindblum.

[ His face seemed to twitch a moment, as if the next thought that came to his head is rather revolting. It morphs into a small, self-deprecating smirk. ]

My most sincere apologizes to those among you who are disappointed. It appears that I get rather cheated out of everything, death included.

[ A drop of blood drips down from the corner of his mouth. ]

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[strays-pride.livejournal.com]

I quite agree with you. And I have an awful feeling just might be acquainted with the culprit. Believe me when I say they'll wish it was not so.

[that flash of expression, so intense and passionate]

Thank you for sharing Penelo. And thank you, for giving me a chance.

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[danceawaypain.livejournal.com]

O-of course.

[She's a touch surprised and it shows, but she warms into a small smile quickly.]

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[strays-pride.livejournal.com]

[He smiles back, small but there none the less.]

Now, if I am not mistaken, you have a meetin planned with some other individuals? It won't do for you to be late..

[It's playful teasing and gentle reminder wrapped into one as the last vestiges of Gabranth's rigid façade slowly crumbles to reveal the younger Ronsenburg underneath. In time, perhaps, Noah will be he only part left, but for now this is an excellent start.]

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[danceawaypain.livejournal.com]

Right, I do.

[Her head bobs and she starts to go, then pauses to leave a reminder.]

You'll still need to rest. Don't push yourself too hard. Magic can only fix so much and you've got people counting on you.

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[strays-pride.livejournal.com]

Yes, miss Penelo, I will play the good invalid and not tax myself overmuch. Have a good time.

[He closes his eyes and leans back as she leaves, relaxing in the sun.]