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[Bored of this song yet? The music box plays a few times more before Bartz gives a heavy sigh, apparently not aware he left the phone on.]

...it's not like the world won't just be reborn again. But-

-well, I better figure something out. Running outta time faster than I thought.

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[Another sigh.]

...dunno. I don't want to screw up the worlds. And I really don't want to leave you guys behind but-

[He closes the music box with a sad smile, re-winding it.]

I don't belong here, you know?

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[Terra's eyes grow bright with unshed tears.]

I know it's selfish, but...I want you to stay. You're family to me, even if we're not related. I can't imagine the thought of never seeing you again.

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[...that manages to crack through the forced apathy fairly efficiently. He stares at her as if she just grew four extra heads.]

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...please don't go....

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I-

[The idea of meaning something to someone is as alien to him now as it was when he faced the prospect of never returning from the void. And for a moment, Terra is a young princess of Bal-

-who he really can't bring himself to say 'no' to.]

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...what?

[She's not sure how to take Bartz staring at her like that. Did she say something wrong?]

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[He shakes his head.]

...you reminded me of someone.

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...oh. Is that a bad thing?

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No. Just a little... strange.

[He sighs, stroking Lin's head.]

I- can't make any promises. But I won't go without telling you.

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[Terra nods, sighing. It isn't what she wants to hear, but at least he's honest.]

...alright.