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[Golbez is waiting in the center of Tida, arms folded. He'd examined the town as he waited, attempting to search out what had happened to it, with little success. He's used to disturbing places like this, so he isn't as much on guard as Cecil is.

When his brother finally appears, Golbez approaches him, and nods.]

Cecil.

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[Ceodore's hot on his father's heels. He might not be yelling and stirring up the local monsters this time, but he's still eager to get to see his uncle again.]

Hey!

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[Cecil's first response is shock all over again when he sees his brother. Moreover, to see his face in person for the first time, more clearly than over the Sky Phones... It's a strange experience. Beneath the armour, he almost seems like a different man.

At his son's reaction, though, Cecil's expression breaks into a smile. For Ceodore to be so excited to see Golbez, instead of wary or even hostile like others from their world would be, is a pleasant surprise, and it echoes his own feelings.]

I'm... glad to see you again, my brother.

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[He sees the shock on Cecil's face, and understands it. He'd almost made it a point to never remove his helmet during his time under Zemus's control, and during the Conflict. The armor had only been removed because he had joined the Lunarians in their sleep.

Golbez folds his arms across his chest, and glances at his nephew.]

Ceodore.

... It is good to meet on the same side of a battlefield, for once, Cecil.

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[Ceodore nods in response, but suddenly feels like he's intruding on something. And what is this about different sides of a battlefield?]

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It is.

[Cecil relaxes his grip on his sword, deciding no monsters seem to be a threat for the time being. He's still alert, but not too worried. At the same time, he moves to rest a hand on Ceodore's shoulder. It's an unvoiced gesture of gratitude to his son.]

Brother... Do you remember the last thing you said to me, before we parted ways? [Not in their world, but in the Void.]

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[He remembers both of those things very clearly. Both had been defining moments in his relationship with Cecil, after all.]

I said that I would join you, one day, if the light shone upon me.

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[Cecil nods. He remembers it all the more clearly, because he had relived that moment in Memoria only two months ago. The same way Basch had seen a 'memory' of reuniting with his departed brother, Gabranth... and now both reunions have come to pass.]

Maybe now, the light truly has granted you its favour. I've awaited this day for a long time... and now we've greater need of your help more than ever.

[Cecil lets go of Ceodore's shoulder, and steps forwards.]

I ask you once more: will you join us?

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[Golbez doesn't answer for a long moment. He doesn't feel any more light-blessed then he did when he said those words, and he doesn't think that will change any time soon. Yet before he had been brought to Gaia, he had been traveling to the Blue Planet to ensure Cecil's safety, even if he hadn't intended to stay with him when he did so.]

You have not changed... brother.

I still am not worthy of that light. However, if you need it... then I will stand beside you.

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[At that answer, Cecil smiles warmly. After all these years of waiting, this means a great deal to him; more than he'll say.]

Thank you. Even if you still do not think yourself worthy... I believe in you.

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[Touching family reunion is touching and Ceodore's been politely hanging back. He might be mildly jealous that he's watching brothers interact, since he's got none of his own, but that doesn't dampen how thrilled he is to have his uncle back.]

He's a great help and it's good to have family back again.

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[Looking at Cecil and Ceodore side by side, it's really easy to tell that they're related. And they act similarly as well- totally forgiving of anything he's done.]

You are still far too kindhearted, brother.

We need not linger here any longer.

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[Aww. Ceodore. You get a hair ruffle from Dad, just for being so accepting of Golbez. It definitely makes Cecil happy to see.]

Yes, we'd best leave, while there's no monsters to trouble us. [He turns to lead the way back to the airship, and then glances back at Golbez.] You'll be coming with us to Troia, then?

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[Ceodore makes a sour face and swats at his father's hand to stop him from that embarrassing gesture. Honestly, Dad, he's too grown up for that.]

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