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Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 24, 2024 20:48:55 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
Part of Caius' subconscious asked itself: Why didn't he try to appeal to Genesis' humanity? Surely there had to be something in there. Something that he could tug on to get him to cease his ways and embrace some level of inner compassion. But that was where reality stepped in. Because Caius knew one thing just from talking to this Genesis.
He would be wasting his breath.
This was the kind of person that the redhead was. It wasn't a new thing to Caius, far from it actually. The brigands that had taken his family from him, their employer Cortez, the Original Sin bandits, Kuja, Sephiroth, Emet Selch, Ardyn... Alex. They all had that in common. Trying to appeal to their humanity was a wasted effort. Caius had accepted that as fact. Genesis joined a growing list, and his response further confirmed that theory.
Though speaking of Sephiroth, it seemed he had encountered another one of his buddies. Caius' breath hitched when he heard the name spoken with such familiar tone.
"Served a king. Kingsglaive -- special forces unit, essentially."
Not far from SOLDIERs, really. Not that Caius knew. What he did know however, was from Angeal that Sephiroth had once had a group of friends. But judging by the destruction in Provo, and that Angeal had previously turned into a monster that one time and flown away... He supposed it made sense that another of Sephiroth's friends would be unhinged in some way. He was differently unhinged from Angeal, however. Angeal still held some of his humanity. This one? He wasn't so sure.
Caius didn't really want to know what Genesis was inferring about the corpse. He didn't know what Emet had done with it, and he wasn't that curious. What was done, was done. They would deal with it later if they had to.
"Might not be fancy enough for your taste -- may put the gil towards the honeymoon instead. She seems to enjoy trips like this."
Was that a bit of cheek? Caius wasn't exactly Genesis' biggest fan right now, but talking about Lumina did put him in a better mood at least. He wasn't sure if "just missing each other in the middle of a burning manor" was something to bond over, but debating semantics seemed pointless. Though Caius wasn't sure how he had managed to keep a straight face while even entertaining the thought of marrying Lumina.
Thoughts for another day. Caius watched curiously as they were strapped onto the thing. Being strapped onto said thing alongside a pyromaniac psychopath was not his idea of a vacation, but if anyone was going to keep Genesis in check, he supposed, it was him. Though apparently he had said something that stirred the man's interest, as Genesis suddenly perked up a great deal when Caius asked about the poem. "A poem from your world, and a play as well? Interesting," Caius mused aloud. "I've only seen a play once, by request of one of the trope I saved on the road. It was... Nice. I shall give LOVELESS a try whenever you finish that play."
Genesis had a weird response to being asked if he was ready, and Caius didn't really understand it. Was that also from the poem? Weird time for it, but...
Caius made a motion with his hand to indicate he was ready.
"I am a touch inexperienced in interpreting poetry, never had time. What is LOVELESS about?"
Famous last words, as the boat below would start up, and Caius grit his teeth...
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 22, 2024 9:13:06 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
Caius was about halfway through the first drink when Cassandra had arrived. He sorely needed to knock back a few after everything he had been through -- between Sonora, and the last few days as well. But when she spoke up, he would shoot her a wave and motion for her to take a seat beside him and order. Turning to the tender, he would shoot them a wave.
"Her first is on me. To celebrate her return. If she orders anything for the canine to eat as well, I'll cover it."
No intentions behind it, he was just happy to see her alive and well after all this time. He didn't know the specifics of where she had gone, or what she had been up to. But at the end of the day, Cassandra was still a part of the Dragonblades family. And it was his duty to look out for her where he could. Paying for a drink here and there, when she had just returned from a long journey, was nothing.
Cassandra had asked about what he had wanted to discuss, deciding to get down to business right away. It seemed pleasantries would have to wait, then. That was fine. Well, almost all of them. He did want to note first:
"First, I wanted to see how you were doing. You have both been gone awhile" Caius brought up then. "I hope your journey has done you good, and that you are well. I'm happy to see you still intact, at least, and looking no worse for wear. No poisoning symptoms, either" he threw in a small amount of cheek, the corner of his lip curling into a slight smile.
"But I also wanted to talk to you about your friend, Alex. After you joined us, and neglected to mention your previous employment with the Rising Stones, the man has been making a fool of himself in taverns, lashing out and spouting all sorts of negativity about us. I wanted to know if you were aware of any of it" Caius then got down to business, as requested. "Some of his ramblings have spun off into ridiculous rumor, as well. Some of which, are, well..."
Caius took a deep breath, scratching his head. How in the world was he supposed to word this? He took a fairly sizeable swig of his drink to prepare for what he was about to say.
"People have been made to think that I personally seduced and poached you from the Rising Stones into my ranks, out of your lover's arms, and that you took the dog on the way out. I'm not bothered by rumors like that, but I wanted you to be aware of their origin, and see how much you already knew. However I've since met Alex during my recent trip to Sonora as well, and in my trying to clear it up, things got... Problematic. Drastically. I wanted to pick your brain on the matter."
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 19, 2024 12:38:12 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
Caius didn't seem too surprised when Enma commented on the strangeness of him being here. Mu had tried to be cordial and not voice that sort of thing, but.. Enma was another story. And they weren't the first to ask today why Caius was manning the front desk. “The girls got the day off. So I’m filling in,” Caius answered with a shrug, making that a part of his stretches as he finally managed to get himself comfortable before stepping out from the desk. “It’s part of the growing pains of any organization. We have received a lot more work after the Kraken incident. We’ve restructured and I have been running the Rest myself, though Celes came back from Provo once our new operation was stable, to fill in for me while I had business to take care of. Right now we’re both here, so we gave the girls a day off. The girls being our two administrative clerks."
The mercenary cocked his head towards the main room for if the two wanted to sit by the fire and relax after walking all the way here. "I'm glad your travels haven't dampened either of your spirits" he commented, though Caius would quirk a brow as he turned to Enma for a moment. "Does Mu actually have a tail and scales?" he inquired curiously. He hadn't known Mu to be anything but human, but... With all that armor, he had never really had reason to suspect otherwise.
"As for work... After the Kraken, we've weathered the influx of jobs and hired some administrative staff. Celes went to Provo to help one of our leaders start a clinic over there, so it was up to me to train the new staff. Strange for me, considering I'm not used to staying in one place for very long. But it was fruitful, I have learned a great deal about how much more there is to this job than just fighting. I've trained recruits, done paperwork, trained staff, gone on grocery runs, and made time to meet people around town and get to know the town we've been protecting," Caius continued to elaborate as he walked into the main room, looking around the bar to see if he could fix up Mu some kind of drink. "There's also been some threats we've had to deal with. Kuja, who worked with the Lich. Sephiroth, who laid waste to Provo's square and may be at risk to strike again. And while Celes managed to quell the Dominant Clive's attempt to destroy Torensten's crystal, we had been holding him here on house arrest until recently. Not to mention the re-emergence of a parasite that once took over a host and slaughtered hundreds. It's been extremely busy, to say the least."
He would offer Mu a choice of drinks, even offering one to Enma as well even if he doubted they could drink. "You here to join up and lend us a hand?" he joked cheekily then. He didn't think Mu would actually accept, but it was worth a shot.
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 19, 2024 12:22:11 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
Clearly he had given away his anxiety to Cindy, and worried the mechanic. It was written all over her face. Cindy was understanding, citing that she should have known considering his history. How much had he told her? He couldn't quite remember. But then Cindy brought up Lumey, and the look she gave, Caius somehow knew what the mechanic was thinking. "Aye, Lumina. My... Partner," he answered then, deciding there wasn't really a point in hiding what they were from Cindy. He doubted that he would be any good at hiding it regardless. He could never keep himself from lighting up whenever he spoke of her, and Caius knew it.
Cindy had been granted an invitation it seemed, the same as him. He had figured her like him, completely stuck to her work and unwilling to get away from it unless it was necessary. It seems there was still much he had to learn about Cindy. "I turned down the invitation initially. But Lumina wanted to go, so... Here we are," Caius admitted with a shrug. A cruise wasn't something that Caius had ever known much about, so he had never really dreamed of being on one. But... "She deserves the world, especially with her current struggles. If this is what makes her and her family happy, I can take a day or two off work for that."
Not that Lumina would have had trouble affording this herself, considering she was far more well-off than he was. But he wasn't going to begrudge her wishes either. Then Cindy asked if he'd had fun so far. Caius had to think about that one for a minute. What exactly constituted being fun out here? He wasn't really sure. "I've enjoyed my time here with Lumina and her family, yes. She's been intent on seeing and doing all that she can while she's here, so we've been pretty busy. Though after I gave her space to be with her family, I was partnered with a pyromaniac for parasailing."
Which explained why he was out here, lying down. Caius turned to face Cindy, settling his legs over the side of the chair. He was probably far too casual about that pyromaniac part.
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 17, 2024 13:17:30 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
All of this was a problem. Potentially a very big problem. Was he in danger of dealing with someone who could kill the crew right here, maybe torch the ship itself? That would put everyone on board, including Lumina, Claire and Serah, in danger. Caius refused to allow that. So for now, the best thing he could do was gather intel. And gather intel he did, as this Genesis not only openly admitted to setting the manor on fire, but why. Apparently he wasn't entirely an arsonist, just... Someone who had accidentally set the manor on fire. And didn't regret doing it at all. Even seemed to think it was for the best.
He didn't know if that was any better. Because it sure didn't feel like it was. "That's a tactical error, not considering your surroundings when using magic. Especially elemental magic," Caius mused aloud, unsure why he was telling a maniac that his tactics in trying to murder a man were wrong. Force of habit, maybe? But he supposed he could make use of it, since he had already blurted it out. Maybe even figure out how to tone down the man's capacity for uncontrolled destruction. "Yes, I recognize the man you describe. Likely committed the murder himself, if I was to guess. Abducted the body too, it was weird. But had debris, or burning debris fallen atop you, enough of it may have been enough to keep you from escaping in time. Or ruined that nice jacket you had," Caius reasoned, not sure if objective logic would do any good. But Genesis had shown no real regard for anyone's well-being. So purely objective may be the only language he would understand. "Even without care for the well-being of others present, preventing collateral damage to your immediate environment can be best for your own interests. He could teleport, setting the place aflame only benefited him."
He couldn't blame him for attacking that streak hair guy, but did he really have to use fire magic in a clearly very flammable place? It was clear he didn't care, and even his half-hearted apology rang hollow. "I got them out. The one I couldn't save was a stranger, got out on her own. Now we're dating, strangest thing" Caius remarked offhand, not even bothering to get offended at how flippant he was about it. Caius knew his kind too well at this point. People like him were why he had grown to distrust people growing up. It was useless to appeal to their humanity or sense of compassion when they didn't have any. Which was why Caius didn't even react when he said he would have killed the host anyway.
He was getting far too desensitized. It was a problem. "Doesn't seem worth the trouble to kill someone for that" was all that got out of him as they were brought up, and just as he feared, they were indeed partnered up. Perhaps for the best. If he snapped and lashed out over something trivial, Caius could summon his weapon and take him out. Though the one thing he didn't understand was Genesis' next statement.
"Is that a passage from somewhere? It sounds interesting" Caius inquired as he stepped up to the parasails. If he kept him talking, at least it might lessen his threat levels for a minute. And the passage did sound neat. Caius was still learning more about literature in Zephon.
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 17, 2024 12:09:14 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
"I don't believe it is. I think the nexus of this world brings people in, then calls them back to their original home when it deems fit," Caius responded in kind. "I've seen people die here. My memories on them don't get foggy. But when they disappear like that... Suddenly, my memories on these people aren't so clear. I know they exist, some of them have even held importance in my time here. But sometimes all I can remember clearly are... The moments, instead of the people. So my theory is they're sent home by the nexus, and as that person no longer exists within Zephon, parts of our memories fade with them" he admitted quietly, chewing the inside of his cheek while he worked. How many people that had been important to him had turned out this way? How many had he just... Forgotten entirely? How many of them had been Dragonblades, and he couldn't even honor their sacrifices?
Perhaps it was better not to think about it. Claire seemed fearful of his insinuation about dating, and Caius picked that up. So apparently that was a pretty scary thing. Probably best not to think about that too much either. Then? She claimed that a good woman was worth a bit of trouble.
As the food was finished and Caius would lay it out on the table, as flawed as it probably was it was at least edible. He would sit down across from Claire as he considered that statement.
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 17, 2024 11:57:50 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
“No need for "Lord", I grew up on a chocobo farm. Your formality is better saved for this Lord Crystal Smashy that I’ve been hearing about," Caius, after listening and watching her almost all him Lord again, did his best in to comfort Nerissa and get their roles straight. And even attempted a bit of dry humor to keep her nerves down. “And I want you to know that I understand," he promised her, smiling softly with a gentle and empathetic tone. She was nervous, clearly, and while Celes had always been better than him as a leader, he knew quicker when the stricter side needed to be set aside. "I served a king, once. There’s much to unlearn in your situation, especially if it was as bad as it sounds. But I don’t want you to look at me as some high-ranking official. At the end of the day, I am on the field for jobs just as you are. Or... I think you are, anyway?"
This ruins thing was something he was going to have to talk to Celes about. It had happened in his absence, so he needed to gain an understanding of why Celes, who was always the most fussy amongst them about their finances, would approve this. They did dip their hands in multiple hats, yes, but ruins exploration? A whole TEAM for it, within the Dragonblades? He was going to need more information from her, and then from Celes. But for now, getting this girl's nerves sorted was the priority.
"And I highly doubt I'm ever going to be found out to be a lord," Caius admitted with a small laugh, not even considering the possibility for a second. "And I'm fine with that. I'm happy leading the guild. And I'm happy being just as part of the Dragonblades as you are."
Was this how Garnet felt? When he kept using her royal title? What about Noctis, whom he technically didn't even serve anymore? Talk about having your own follies thrown right back in your face. At the least, he hoped he had been able to make her feel more comfortable. Royalty could be strict, so he wasn't that surprised she was stuck in her ways so much. Caius was still very much the same way. So hopefully he had set a healthy example to start with.
With that out of the way, it came time to learn more about this "team" Celes had apparently set up. Ok so not only had Celes set up some crazed inventor at his workbench, but also hired a ruins exploration professor and a team for him to run? Sure, she had looked fried at both ends when he had seen her, but this seemed like a lot to not bring up before. Granted, he had forgotten to mention the full extent of Yuffie -- so maybe he had this one coming. But seriously, eight people? For a team that while it sounded fantastic for what they wanted to do from a peacekeeping standpoint, was going to put a bit of strain on the budget. And they had already just put in quite the deposit to get Yuna's clinic up and running. Now granted, the clinic was worth it. It made them no money, but it benefited their overall goal, especially now that it was self-sufficient. Still...
Was this what Celes had felt like when he had suggested ambitious expansions that would be quite expensive? How much she fretted about how they were going to afford it all? The Dragonblades were changing, it seemed. And Caius would just have to figure out the best direction for adapting to that change.
"This is admittedly news to me, Miss Nerissa. I have been off on a trip, and Miss Chere has been in charge here while I have been gone," Caius admitted then, scratching his head as he tried to piece together how in the world he was to react to all this. "We're a mercenary guild that engages in peacekeeping operations on the side. So this is a little bit out of our usual scope. Have you and this Professor Fenwick discussed this "Ruins Research Unit" with Celes? What did she say about it, if you remember?"
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 17, 2024 11:07:41 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
Had he come a long way? Maybe. Going from being unsure about it, but seeing Yuna's logic in the likelihood he held romantic feelings for someone that he knew from the start didn't feel the same way, and then vowing not to tell of these feelings -- to actually managing to wove himself into something resembling a healthy relationship. Well, that was definitely progress, he supposed. It had been a long and winding road to get here, and there were still a mountain of problems before he and Lumina could have what could be considered a proper, healthy relationship. But it was a start. A beacon, a glimmer of hope. Caius didn't know what to say on that, so he just nodded his head.
Then shook his head when Yuna thanked him for the help monetarily. "No. Thank you. Your dedication proved there's more than one way to accomplish our mission" Caius admitted, the smallest dregs of a smile forming. "If I could have found a way to afford transitioning to where we could do our peacekeeping side of things full time, including being able to help people who are hurt -- I think I would have wanted to do that if that was what the guild wanted. I don't see a way to make that work in that exact way, but... Your clinic is the closest thing, and I'm grateful for all that you do for the people here. I hope Provo's people know how fortunate they are to have you, Yuna."
His expression had only further brightened while talking about Lumina, though it was marred some by the problem at hand. The threat of losing her was at times more than he could take. He had driven himself to exhaustion in his efforts to save her, both physically and mentally he was falling apart. They had to save her, and soon. Yuna did her best to tell him that he had done enough, that he didn't have to do it alone, and that she was sure Lumina appreciated all he had done. But he still wished he could do more himself.
"A big network, huh" he muttered in thought. He hadn't really thought of it that way. They were just... People he had met, worked with, people he liked, people he cared about. He hadn't thought to consider them as a network or assets. It was the one thing he had never been able to be fully practical on. Even Noctis, he had only asked for help from because he didn't have any other choice. It was Noctis, or nothing. Yet, that was what Yuna meant, wasn't it? He didn't have to do this alone. Noctis had agreed to help, and he had others who could help if he needed it.
It was just hard, sometimes, to remember that he didn't have to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.
But then Yuna mentioned a boy. A boy she had held romantic feelings for. Suddenly, why she had tried to support him and encourage him in his previous affections for Celes, and did so now, were clear. She had only gained the courage to confess when it was too late. And... Maybe it was too late for him as well. Even if he did confess now, he stood to lose her soon after. He had waited too long, yet she was right that even then... If he didn't now, he might not ever get the chance.
Caius took a deep breath, then. "You're right," he admitted softly. "Better now than never. I will find the right time to... Broach it."
Gods that sounded awkward, but Caius didn't know how else to word an intention to confess when the opportunity struck. Even now, this was still all so new to him. "Thank you for telling me about your experience. I'm sorry for what happened. What was his name?"
The least he could do after making Yuna listen to all that, was to offer his own shoulder, should she need it. It was likely the only thing that he could do, too. But she had more than earned that. So asking the boy's name was his way of offering. Yuna then promised to ensure she wouldn't face Alex alone, and Caius nodded gratefully.
"Good. We can't afford to lose you, Yuna. As an important member of our organization... And as a friend. As someone I consider family."
It was only after meeting Lumina that Caius had found the courage to start to be honest with how he felt. Not just in giving someone praise as a warrior or as a human being, but in how he actually saw them when it related to himself. More than just "I care for your well-being", but being able to correlate them to a specific term of endearment as well. To be able to finally start to move on from losing his family... And find happiness in the one that he had found.
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 15, 2024 22:17:35 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
“I got out fine. It’s you lot I’ve been worried about. How are your friends?”
Noctis looked fine, at least. Stressed, tired. But better than he had been back then. It probably helped the lot of them were sober this go around. Bed hair? Might as well be his default because Caius didn’t notice. And, looked better, he said? “Guess I would. I took my first day off since the first time I picked up a sword, at Lumina’s behest. So I guess that counts as sleep” Caius admitted with a slight smile. It wasn’t exactly peaceful, not all of it anyway. But he had been able to confess to Lumina successfully, so he supposed it would look like he had a spring in his step in comparison.
“I had a few messes to clean up when I returned. Talking to Yuna about Alex’s… Possibly murderous issue when it comes to summons and the Astrals. And apparently some psychopath attacked Torensten’s crystal while I was gone. Celes stopped him, but holding him has been a lot of headache and paperwork” Caius at least elaborated to give Noctis an idea of what had been going on. So, essentially, he had been busy as always. Being a mercenary guild that doubled as a peacekeeping force was never going to be easy, but there were days that were incredibly hectic for them. These last few weeks had been some of the more hectic ones, that’s for sure.
Of course, Noctis was curious about Lumina. Caius chewed the inside of his cheek awkwardly at that. “I’m glad you’re looking well, Your Highness. I wish I could say this was purely a social call, but truthfully, I don’t know how many more times I can fight back against the parasite on my own before it becomes too strong for that to work. I was able to do so long enough to give her a few days of peace, but… It’s already showing signs of returning” Caius admitted softly. “It’s time. We have to act soon.”
Caius wiped his face with his sleeve, fighting hard to keep his emotions in check after having to admit that, especially in front of Noctis of all people. He had to stay strong, for her sake. Both because of the power of kings, and a veil against darkness protecting him, he had been able to delay its advance and allow Lumina to live a normal life at times, without a risk of becoming infected himself. But while Caius was wearing protection, so to speak, that didn’t mean they could keep this up forever. Eventually, the parasite would win out.
“I’ve been thinking hard about what we should do. And I think our best bet is to do what I’ve been doing so far, but with the intention of driving it out entirely” Caius brought up, then. The kingsglaive paced back and forth a bit, as he let his thoughts turn like cogs on a wheel. “Because of it being scourge-blighted, I’ve been able to project part of my magic, light magic in essence, into Lumina to force the parasite to retreat further down, for a time. The Power of Kings is able to move from body to body, fluidly, which is how Kingsglaive are created and linked to their King. That’s how I am able to do so. Your magic, as well as a strange power I gained after defeating the Lich that protects me a bit from dark magic, has kept me able to do this for some time. My thought is… If we work together, and I can show you how to do it, we may be able to make her body temporarily inhospitable for the parasite. So long as we don’t overwhelm Lumina with it…”
Alex was an idiot, but Caius wasn’t taking any chances either. They had to do this carefully.
“This would theoretically force it to leave her body. Then, when it takes form, we can engage it in battle. Your magic makes us possibly the only people on Zephon who can take it out.”
Even now, for all he had learned to do with it. Caius could not look Noctis in the eyes and call that magic his own. In his view, no matter what version of Noctis it came from, and no matter how far away… It was still power borrowed from Noctis. It was not his own.
“That brings me to why I’m here a little bit early, without Lumina. To make sure you’re physically able. And… Because something keeps bothering me,” the Kingsglaive admitted then. The second biggest thing besides Lumina’s fate itself. “The parasite has been in hold of Lumina for some time, gaining strength. And had another victim before her as well, likely making it even stronger. With how much magic it could take, the last thing we need is for us to both be in, or near Stasis when the fight starts. It could kill us, and Lumina, if we aren’t at our best.”
That was what had been bothering him for some time. Being responsible for Noctis’ death and preventing him from growing up to be the one that brought light back to their world. On his honor as a Kingaglaive, and… As a friend. That was unacceptable. And that was why Caius had long been agonizing over possible ways to prevent this.
“I thought back on my studies back at the Citadel, and… There’s something I wanted to run by, and maybe test with you” Caius brought up, as his gaze moved to Noctis’ ring hand.
To the Ring of the Lucii.
“The Ring of the Lucii is a wellspring of magic power, gathered by souls of the Kings and Queens of Lucis’ past. While it can wield powerful offensive magic, and heal great wounds. I was wondering if it was possible to tap into that wellspring of magic to top up one’s own reserves? It might not work in combat, but this procedure should leave enough leeway for you to top up if possible. At the least, I would be more comfortable if I know that in the worst case scenario, you will be able to fight” came his broach. The reason he had come. Was to ensure Noctis had a fighting chance if it came to it.
His next remark, as flippant as ever over himself in comparison, came with a shrug. “If it can restore my own stamina as well, all the better. We would stane a better chance; then. If not, at least I know you will be fine.”
And that was the part he was even less sure about. The Kings of Yore had never allowed another to utilize the Ring, not without a horrific price being paid. But when commanded by the True King, what then? Would the Kings refuse, even if he was a Kingsglaive? While not a Lucian King himself, it had to count for something, right?
Post by Caius Dragelion on Apr 15, 2024 15:21:58 GMT -6
The Dragonblade
After returning from Sonora, Caius had some business to take care of back home. One of them related to a letter he'd received from Celes regarding an issue she had encountered in Provo. Apparently an "Alexander Sorel" had been spreading nasty rumors about the Dragonblades. In particular, shouting to the rooftops about everything from their practices, to Caius apparently being a blonde homewrecker.
Apparently it did not mean actually wrecking homes, as the smaller Claire had to explain to him.
This particular thing he'd belted out in the middle of a tavern had spread far and wide. Something that Noctis had later confronted him on, helping him figure out that Alex was, in fact, referring to Cassandra. And then Caius had tried to clear things up with Alex himself. Which had worked, sort of? But Alex had also turned out to be a sociopath with a god complex and Caius had to deal with the possibility he would have to kill him if he tried to hurt Yuna. So there was that too. Quite frankly, after returning from this long and arduous trip, Caius was tired. And he wasn't going to get any less tired anytime soon. Because before he returned to Sonora to deal with the formation of a potential mass-murdering starscourge spawn, he had to deal with the fact that some psycho had tried to destroy the crystal in Torensten. And that Celes had placed him in house arrest within the Wyvern's Rest. So there was a whole mess around that, as well as getting the place cleaned up as it had become quite unorganized in his absence. To be honest, they really needed some veteran warriors in their ranks to help keep things in order around here when he and Celes weren't around, but none had stepped up just yet. So they had to restore order, clean up, then deal with all the problems that had piled up.
One being the aforementioned Alex. To start with, Caius had invited Cassandra, who was herself returning from a journey, to have some drinks at a small place he liked, and catch up. Caius had gotten there first, and would already be on the first drink when she arrived. He needed to find out all that he could, so he could figure out what to do next.