[Action; backdated before the PTGC letter scandal]

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

[Seifer's been rather quiet since Irvine swung by and picked him up, a little unsure of how to approach the Hexadragon in the room. It was somewhat daunting, to say the least, to be peacefully recovering from what could qualify as serious trauma when all of a sudden he was transferred to a place where he'd done even worse things and he can't remember any of it. And Rinoa, his apparent partner in crime, remembers all of it.

Still someone's got to start this off. And since everything else has been otherwise instigated, he supposes it's his turn to start.]

So, uh... you wanted to talk?

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[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[There's a mixture of anxiety and anticipation on Rinoa's face as she finds somewhere quiet for them to sit down and chat.]

You know, when I saw you... I wasn't sure whether to tell you or not. Because you don't remember, and it would be selfish of me to put all that on your shoulders... But I guess the cat's out of the bag, so...

The last time I saw you when we were here before, we were in Alexandria. Ultimecia was controlling me... And you were my knight. You went into the castle to hold off anyone who might come to stop me, while I went up right to the top to find the Queen... and kill her.

After that, I woke up in a cell. I heard that you were imprisoned too, but I never got to see you. I wanted to... I wanted to ask when she got to you. How willing you were. I don't think - I don't blame you for any of it, but - I think I might have helped to push you into it.

[She shrugs, offering him a tired smile.]

I guess I'll never know what happened from your perspective. But I know what it's like to be controlled. So I wanted to say sorry. And I'm sorry we had to start off like this. I'm talking a lot. Sorry.

Evil mun is so late D:

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Ultimecia's knight. Not yours. Only hers.

First off, Angelface, it's not selfish to want someone to share with. Rai and Fuu, they… they helped me a lot, pulled stupid things. Heh, Fuu even kicked Raijin off the dock to cheer me up. It was classic. I couldn't 've dealt with those first few weeks without 'em.

Second, you're pretty awesome, Rin, but even you aren't awesome enough to drag Almasy into playing puppet for a time witch. He did that all on his lonesome, ya hear?

…If I could take a guess, if the me then was anything like the me now, she likely slid right back into the nasty little hole in my head she ripped on her way out the first. But who knows. I might have been under her control when I arrived, and she could have already been there or… or a lot of things.



Talking a lot? Psh, I'm used to that. That's Rin-rin's typical style.

/slaps

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She laughs a little at the mention of Fujin kicking Raijin off the dock. But for the rest, she's serious, listening in silence. Rinoa never really knew the exact extent of Ultimecia's influence over Seifer. But she nods, because he's probably right, and it's the best she's going to get anyway.

The talking remark earns him a punch on the arm, but gets another smile out of her at least.]

I guess it's okay for me to carry on then.

[She draws her legs up, wrapping her arms around her knees.]

Well, that was the gist of it. I don't know if you want the details. Some people are still resentful though. I'd avoid Alexandria if I were you.

/is slapped

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Alexandria, huh? I think Puberty-boy said something about that, now that you mention it.

Speaking of which, how are things with you and Leonhart, anyways?

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Squall?

[It's not ugly, exactly. Just kind of weird to talk about Squall with Seifer.]

We're okay now. He was... distant at first. I didn't just hurt him, I hurt his family. His mom and dad are both here, and Ellone too.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

But you two are good now, right? Sickeningly lovey dovey and hearts and cupids and baby cherubs, yes?

Ugh, remind me to go kill some more monsters. I think the pink valentine cooties are catching.



Family, huh? Yeah, I heard something about that.

So, Miss Chatterbox, I've run out of conversation ideas that don't involve throwing insults—since, as you know, that tends to be my typical mode of discourse—but I'd still like to conversate a little longer.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Conversate? Is that a word? [She shakes her head.] Like I said, we're okay. But I wanna be serious here, Seifer, and if you have heard about what I did to Squall's family, you'll know why. Because you were involved with some of it and that means it'll affect how they see you too. I think you should know that.

Again, apologies for extreme lateness... and, while we're at it, overall lengthiness.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

It's a word if I say it, Rin.



I kinda talked to the Loires, so I know a bit about what it's going to be like.

Rin, did you know that Laguna was my hero? I mean, I was totally obsessed with the guy as a kid. Saw his movie a million times, had random scraps of paraphernalia from anywhere I could get it.

He was the inspiration for my dream. I wanted to be a knight, and protect people. Like he did in that B-rated movie of his. Even have the gunblade, see?

Never been shunted off by a hero before. Though I suppose I don't deserve any less. As if the guy being Squall's dad wasn't bad enough. Not that Ice Princess doesn't deserve a family, because Hyne knows he needs the biggest one he can get, and should have every bit of it, but...

Guess I have a few problems of my own to deal with. Heh, it seems kind of shallow, really, to get worked up over something so trivial. And stupid, like, of all things to be hurt by, that one really shouldn't matter.

Doesn't even begin to compare with yours.

s'fine!

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

Laguna? [Her hand flies to her mouth in surprise.] Oh, wow! No, I never knew that.

Wow. Did he blow you off? I'm sorry. And don't apologise for being bothered by it. If it matters to you, then it matters. What did they say to you?

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

Actually. It was okay. I mean, I was acting like a complete star-eyed idiot and still reeling from the fact that he and Squall were related, but he seemed like a pretty nice guy. And, then, when he asks, I have to be an idiot and actually tell him my name. Started to give lame excuses or something and hung up.



I totally thought I could handle it.

Actually, I feel kinda bad for the guy. I mean, what, his only fan turns out to be an evil guy who goes crazy at a tap and a call from his Mistress, who just happens to be an even more crazy and evil Sorceress? That's gotta suck.



Mrs. Raine. She was... nice. I mean, by the time I got her call, Leonhart had given me a debrief about what I- what had happened. Still felt a bit off-balance.

She didn't yell at me. And, uh, she invited me over. To talk about it.

Moms must be awesome to have.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She tilts her head, thinking while he says all this. So he did talk to both of them.]

Yeah... I wish mine were here too. Squall has the chance to get to know Raine, which he never would have on our world. I wonder what it would have been like... with my mom.

[She sits up, snapping out of her reverie.]

But anyway! She invited you over, that's great! It means she's willing to make amends and honestly she is a nice person, even if she's kind of a nag. She's a bit strict. You should go talk to her. Then you can clear the air with Laguna too.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Heh, I hope so.



It was nice gettin' to talk this out. I'm sorry I couldn't have helped you out further.



You talked with Raine, too?

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She smiles.]

It's fine. And yeah, I did. I knew I had to work it out with her, I couldn't just let Squall's parents hate me. We've put it behind us.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Well, that's really good. I'm glad things between you and Ice Princess's folks are doing better.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She nods.]

Me too. It took some time... But time really does heal. That's why I wish we'd had that time too.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

Looks like I cut you short on that, Angel. I know you still need time, but I don't need healin' not between us, anyways.



If you need it, I'll be here for you, Rin. But I'm not holding any grudges about Ultimecia towards you.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She returns the look, smiling. More than that; his next words make her tear up a little.]

Seifer... Thank you. That's really good to know. [Sniff.] I was never sure. But now I'm glad I told you.

[crossofsaints.livejournal.com]

S'alright, Angel. I'll be here for you, 'kay? Friends and, y'know, Sorta-fellow evil-Time-Witch-sufferers and all.

[livelyangel.livejournal.com]

[She wipes her eyes and nods firmly.]

Right! And so will I. Friends.