[Phone Call]

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[He had been weighing his decision on this since he had gotten back to Narshe. His conversation with Balthier and Noah had made him look at things a bit differently, and with the state Gaia was in now, there was no time like the present.

So. Ring ring, Lightning. Answer before he chickens out.]

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[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ Surprise was her first gut reaction, followed by immense terror. It was probably a good five or six rings before she finally answered, making sure her poker face was set firmly in place. ] This is Lightning.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[You are so lucky you answered, Light. He nearly hung up. There was a brief silence, because he really hadn't anticipated you answering.

This is his omgomgomgomg silence. Quickly, he composes himself.]

It is Basch. I hope I have not called at an inopportune time. If I have...

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

No, I was just resting. [ Like she'd been told to, repeatedly. You don't hear a trace of nerves or hesitation in her voice at all, Basch. These are not the droids you're looking for. ]

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

Ah. How do you fare then?

[Clearly he didn't call just to check up on her. But it was a good stalling subject.]

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Better. Serah's been pretty determined to take care of me.. Hope, Vanille and Fang, too. What about you? [ Stalling was good. She's fine with stalling. ]

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

Resting as well... though I have not had much time. With Ceodore and Ursula gone, Narshe has fallen into my hands.

[Which means he'll be putting his brother to work, as soon as he gets home from traipsing around Gaia with some nineteen year old.]

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Sounds rough. You sure you're holding up okay?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I am fine. [Which is really code for I'm exhausted, but I refuse to rest. Thankfully, Balthier and Noah aren't there for the time being.]

I must admit, however, this is not why I decided to contact you.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ They speak the same language, it seems. In fact, if anyone knew she was on the phone right now... ] It isn't?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

No.

[There's another pause. To which he picks up the note Balthier left for him, crumples it up, and tosses it into the waste bin near his desk.]

I am not good at this.

I was wondering if you would care to accompany me to dinner, after you have healed.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

That-- [ Is completely and totally not what she expected to hear, and she's not really sure how to respond other than a thinly veiled nervous ] I'd like that.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[He was not expecting this, Light. What he had been expecting was a polite decline, which would mildly hurt his ego, but he would get over it.

An acceptance, however, stuns him.] You accept?

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ She can't really believe it herself, you know. She swallows, and nods-- but then realizes he can't see it. ] Yeah. I do.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[There's barely a sigh of relief. Now Balthier would get off his back about this.]

I shall make plans once you are well enough.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ A pause. ] I'm.. looking forward to it.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

To be honest, Light... I did not expect you to readily accept.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

...If we're being honest, I thought you were going to tell me you weren't interested.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[Now that catches him a bit off guard.]

Why would I not be interested?

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ It's a good thing he can't see her right now; she's starting to blush. ] Ah, well.. that is... I thought you had more important things to worry about.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I see. [And here he had thought the same.]

I was reminded by a good friend that one cannot simply wait for things such as these to run their course. While Fate plays a major part in our lives, one must also grasp Fate and make their own path to happiness.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ The slight smile she gives is evidenced in her tone. ] Heh. Yeah. That's a lesson I learned a while ago.. you'd think I'd have stuck to it.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I oft forget it myself.

[He laughs lightly.] Perhaps now our conspirators will desist.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

At the very least, I think my sister will. I'm still trying to figure out who sent me the potholder...

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

...potholder?

[A groan. He will never live that down.]

I apologize.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Don't be. It's not your fault.

..Thank you, for the book, by the way.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I am glad you liked it.

[Even though it was just kind of... shoved at him by Balthier. And only noticed t was a book of poetry after reading the first few pages.]

I hope it was not too forward.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

I didn't think so.. it was.. sweet.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I am sorry I was not there to deliver it in person then.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

You were busy, right? It's fine. Really.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

If you count busy as preventing my brother from making a fool of himself with Balthier, then yes.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Babysitting is still being busy, isn't it? [ My god, is she teasing him? ]

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[Oh, he's linefacing so hard, Light. Because yes. It is babysitting. Story of his life.]

I fear I might have to chain him down.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Think it'll help?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

No, I'm afraid.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

Still worth a try though, right? If you need help doing it, let me know.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

You would be the first I would call. I would get no assistance from Balthier.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ She grins slightly. ] Can't imagine why.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

He delights in getting any sort of reaction from me. He is worse than Noah some days.

[fulminous.livejournal.com]

[ SIGH. ] I've got a friend who's like that, too. She seems to think it's her duty to try and get a rise out of me.