{ Eleven - Phone Call to Terra }

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[Ring ring, Terra! Someone has a favor to ask of you.]

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[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

[She answers after a few rings.]

...hello?

[A glance to the caller ID doesn't reveal much, so she sounds a little reserved but curious at the same time.]

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

Terra? This is Balthier. I apologize if I've interrupted something.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Oh no, you didn't. I'm not busy right now. Um, how are you?

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

I'm well, thank you. I hope this call finds you the same?

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm fine. Thank you again for your earlier help.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

You're quite welcome; it was my pleasure. Tell me, might I ask a small favor of you? I need something delivered.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

And what would that be?

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[He smiles.] An apology, of sorts. I fear Celes may not care to have me deliver flowers in person.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Flowers? Oh! Well, that's nice of you.

She might not, but...I see no harm in passing them on.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

My thanks, love. Are you in Figaro now? I'm in the area.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

I'm not, but I'll be returning soon. I can let you know when I am.

...what are you apologizing for?

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

Odd as it may seem, being a gentleman. I cannot change who I am, and we seem to understand each other better now, but I believe I crossed the lady early on without even knowing.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Ah...I see.

[Probably because she's heard a plenty of ranting by now.]

Well, I hope this will help mend things.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

One can only hope. It was certainly never my intention to offend.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Celes is just...it takes a while for her to warm up to people, that's all.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

I had noticed. She doesn't take to compliments well, does she?

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

Well...sometimes. But she needs to know you're sincere.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[He laughs.] The only sort of compliments I give, I'm afraid.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

That's a good start, at least. She's not interested in empty flattery.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who's had such trouble befriending her.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

...if it's so much trouble, then why do you want to?

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

An interesting question. Why did you wish to befriend her? I imagine it is much the same.

... well. Perhaps not. She has captivated my interest.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

I...well...it's a long story.

[Ill at ease with discussing her past further, Terra turns the attention back to him.]

She has...?

[Pause.]

Just...be patient with her, please? She's been through a lot.

[And Terra doesn't want to see her hurt again.]

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[Noting her discomfort, he doesn't press the question further. Easy enough to be dismissed as rhetorical, anyway.]

Indeed. I thought as much. You needn't worry, Terra. I have only the best intentions.