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[After aiding the Warrior of Light in his quest, Terra has finally returned to Figaro. As the airship lands, she wastes no time in phoning Balthier to let her know that she's local. She did promise to make a certain delivery for him, after all.

No one else gets a phone call, though. Instead, she plans to find them all and greet them in person; Penelo, at her cafe, and then she'll quickly make her way to the castle. It's time to see what Relm is up to and whether or not Edgar is overworking himself, etc....]

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[Edgar is... amazingly, neither in his office nor his workshop. Nor his bedroom, actually. He's perched atop the castle, on the roof where Reis used to live while she was still trapped in dragon shape, working on cleaning and repairing his armor and his favorite spear. He's developed much more of a liking for heights since he came to Gaia.]

[...odd. Terra's concern grows upon finding him neither in the workshop nor office. Is he ill? Heading to the bedroom only to find it empty only deepens her confusion.

She frowns at her Sky Phone, tempted to just call him, but...he has to be around somewhere. So, it takes her a bit to get to the roof, but she eventually picks that location and emerges, shielding her eyes from the sun.]

...Edgar...?

Welcome home, Terra. [The blond sets aside his chestplate and polishing cloth, turning to smile at her and looking... fantastically relaxed, actually. He's obviously in a good mood - Sabin's return probably has a lot to do with that.]

[Terra's quick to smile upon noting his demeanor, heading over.]

I thought I would find you buried in paperwork. This is a nice change, finding you up here instead.

I think I burned a great deal of it when I returned, actually. [He also wipes off his hands before motioning her to sit with him, looking out over the desert.] After the attack, somehow most of it didn't seem important anymore.

[Terra does so, following his gaze.]

We were really lucky, considering. If it had struck here, instead....

[Even if it hadn't wiped out Figaro as Burmecia had been, the Mist Continent was overrun. There doubtless would have been nonstop fighting.]

[Edgar raises an arm about her shoulders, turning her a little to face him so he can place a light kiss on her lips.]

I know. But it didn't - and I believe we may actually be on the verge of a breakthrough.

[That light kiss seems to calm her down.]

A breakthrough--oh! You mean the Water Crystal?

[There isn't much to do while traveling other than watch the Sky Phone, so she saw the auction.]

...I can't believe that horrible man is still trying to sell it.

I can. I've seen enough personal possessions - or at least what seem to be people's personal possessions - be sold out of that place since I've been here. Some people will do anything for a few gil, but we won't let him succeed.

[Indeed, Edgar is almost enjoying threatening the man's livelihood. He's earned it.]

[Terra frowns, nodding.]

We can't let his greed doom this world.

[She's seen more than enough of greed, wither for power or more gil, and enough is enough.]

[And Edgar chuckles.] We won't. I already threatened him with the confiscation of his entire warehouse if he didn't turn the crystal over to the Regent. Now, it's his decision.

[She nods and leans in against him, relaxing at that news.]

And once we have it...it's the beginning of the end.

[A small smile emerges.]

Maybe I've finally get to see what life is like without world-threatening catastrophe.

Perhaps. [And she gets a small nuzzle against the side of her head with that.] It would be a great privilege indeed to have a calm life once more.

Well...as calm as can be managed here.

[She chuckles softly.]

Even during the lulls, it can get pretty hectic. But as long as the world is safe, I can live with that.

With any luck, the safety of this world is all but guaranteed. And at least you're still here to spend it with.

[She receives another temple-kiss at that; Edgar is in a very relaxed mood right now.]

[Terra smiles at that, and leans up to plant a light kiss.]

There's no where else I'd rather be.

[There comes a light smirk at that, as Edgar shifts to face her better, one hand cupping the back of her head.] You might want to be careful, dear one - I don't know if I can control myself well, with you looking as lovely as you do right now. Any more kisses and I may have to carry you downstairs.

[That prompts a bright blush from Terra almost instantly.]

...and would that be a bad thing?

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