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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[Vague apology is going to be vague, but that's how Kain does these things. He'll leave it public partially as an act of penance, partially because he's still readjusting to these devices and their filters. He isn't even sure that all of these people are here- he's been gone from Gaia for only a couple weeks, but to him it feels much, much longer. Don't worry Zidane, when he realizes you're not here, he'll bother you when you arrive.]

Cecil. Squall. Onion Knight. Bartz. Firion. Zidane. I apologize to all of you, especially.

I should also extend that apology to the other warriors of Cosmos as well.

I'm... sorry.

[He's still recovering, but he can't finish this without offering:]

...and if anyone has need for another fighter, I can be there at once.

Comments

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

We didn't.

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

[A stretch of silence, as Mjrn has no idea what to say to that. The enormity of what he had done -all of it- needs time to process.]

...and yet, you are here.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[He hasn't quite had time to get his mind around it in some ways, himself. It's different making these decisions in the heat of battle. And it's really a shock to the senses to have suddenly woken up after being so completely resigned to the fact that he never would again.]

...I don't know how. But I am.

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

[A soft sigh.]

You were very brave. I am not certain I could have done what you did...but were it not for those actions, the loss would have been far greater.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[He's stunned- in a good way- by the comment on his bravery. He'd not thought of it in that way. He was just... doing what was necessary. His duty as a dragoon.]

I wasn't certain myself, until I had to make that decision. [And as much as he'd had chances to turn away, his mind had been made up. Not once did he waver from it. That has to count for something.] For what it was worth... it seems they were victorious in the next cycle.

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Then it is your victory, as well.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought of it in that way before, but... you're right. I'm glad to know the outcome.

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Please, rest. You have well earned that right.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

...Do you think so?

[It's Kain. Even after... all of THAT, he still isn't sure he's done enough to deserve anything.]

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

Well... maybe.

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

There will be other battles, and we will need you well-rested then.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

...I know... But- the manikins...

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

Many have fallen.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[A sigh of relief.]

...good...

But if the situation becomes desperate, and you need assistance...

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[dewdrop-pebbles.livejournal.com]

I shall inform you. I promise.

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[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[That eases his mind somewhat, but it's still difficult for him to relax.]

...Thank you, Mjrn.