Aboard the Invincible: Head of State Meeting

[tidesnpcs.livejournal.com]

[Come one, come all. It's time for what Regent Cid expects to be the final council meeting before Garland is defeated. A good thing the airship is so enormous, because there are a lot of people here, all picked up the day before.

He stands up at the head of the table to greet everyone. There isn't sitting room for everyone, but the room is big enough for his audience. The meeting has now begun...]


[ooc: Party-style tagging! Please don't establish a posting order - tag in as you please to keep the discussion moving.]

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[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[She smiles a little at that, and takes Rydias hand, squeezing gently] We love you, Rydia. And I know there are many people here that are important to you as well. I only hope that, all the other worlds have pulled together as well as we have.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She nods, squeezing back.]

I'd like to think so. I can't speak for them all, but mine had to overcome past issues and band together before. I would think it possible for that to happen again.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

From what I've heard, it seems all of them are the same. It's a bit unsettling, but also comforting, to know we all really have so much in common.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's it, exactly. Well, if we finish what we've started...then hopefully that means the other worlds will be fine, too. I can live with not going back if I know the balance will be restored.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[She nods]. I don't want to live in fear anymore, that at any moment myself, or someone I care about, might vanish and never return. ...[she looks down]. But, there are some I haven't seen since this all started. I kept hoping they would return someday...

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Who do you mean?

[Rydia tilts her head, curious but only gently prodding.]

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I want it all to stop. I can't stand the thought of even more people, being pulled from their families and friends. But... I'd be lying, if I said that I didn't still hope that some of my own lost friends, were returned to Gaia. ...Most of Tanatlus -- Zidane's family -- are missing, and have been for quite some time. And there are some of our old friends, from the last time we faced Garland. Freya, Amarant, Quina... [She shakes her head] I know those names don't mean anything to you.

I just... I want things to end, but I feel so selfish for wanting more than that.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia shakes her head.]

I'm not going to blame you for that. While I'm glad to have as many friends as I do now, and familiar faces from home, there are a few I miss and wish were with us.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I guess it's normal. Always wanting more. I should be grateful for what I do have. What we all have, despite everything that's happened.

[she winces, moving her hand over her stomach] and I'm beginning to think this little one takes after Zidane. Every time I start to feel down, she kicks me. As if I need the reminder to focus on the good things. ...do you think children can be that smart?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She chuckles softly.]

I don't see why not. It wouldn't surprise me if she could sense your mood in there.

Do you have any names picked out yet?

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

Not exactly. We discussed a few, but no decisions yet. I think we decided on Jasper for a boy, but for a girl... [she just trails off. ]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's harder. I imagine you don't want Garnet the 18th just yet.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[She makes a little face] definitely not. I don't think Zidane would ever go for that, anyway. Not that I would, either. I want my children to have their own names.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Hm...were there any traditional Summoner names that you or Eiko know?

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

No, not really. I saw a couple on the Eidolon wall. But the only one I liked was Jayne. Zidane said it sounded boring, though.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Maybe as a middle name, then? Though that still leaves the first name to figure out....

[She shrugs.]

Well, there's still time. And who knows, maybe you two will have the proper inspiration once you see her.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

I don't even really know it's a girl... Zidane just started saying "she", and I'll admit, it sounds better than "it".

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

True enough, it does...and either way, the child will have wonderful parents. I'm sure of that.

[crowned-jewel.livejournal.com]

[She smiles, but looks a little nervous] I hope so. I don't know if I'm really ready... There's so much else to think about, but I don't have much of a choice in the matter. I just have to do my best.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[She reaches out and squeezes Garnet's hand gently.]

I think that will be more than enough. And don't forget, you have plenty of support.