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Post by Claire Farron on Jun 3, 2022 19:04:36 GMT -6
"A Moment of Clarity"
"I can't put my finger on it..."
Lumina and Claire had been at odds ever since their first meeting when Serah returned to Torensten with "Little Light" in tow. Lumina was shocked at first, seeing Claire and not Lightning, she looked exactly as she remembered before their heart split. She was different because she had avoided the catalyst that formed Lightning. In turn, Lumina who was stressed and heartbroken from the disappearance of Zell, had been very moody. Even her zeal for business and money, something she'd adopted due to being in Zephon, was run by her staff.
Whenever she was at home, an admittedly nice small home in the residential district, not far from the coast; she just sighed listlessly. It would seem that slowly, she truly was becoming the very 'Saviour' she had mocked. Her penchant for mischief seemed to fade completely and it was too awkward to speak with Claire most days. When she did, she largely got angry, just like Lightning would. Then there was Serah, try as she might to be fine, the façade fell flat.
Perhaps it was for the best that Lumina with all her chaos, was actually behaving, easily tracked and relatively contained within Torensten. There were a few times where Lumina was mistaken for Claire. This occurred because unless Lumina actively chose to portray herself a bit younger, she looked exactly the same as Claire. She could not make herself older like she once was. Lumina's theory was that she was tied by some force to Claire's summoned state. Were Claire her ordinary age, she could then present the same.
Regarding the cases of mistaken identity, once or twice, Lumina was a bit out of it, a teacher from the University had caught up to her in different parts of Torensten, wondering why she wasn't at school. How could she explain that she was at least five centuries old, a business woman and busy? In the end, she explained she was Claire's twin sister and that...helped. A new problem then came up with this cover story of being identical twins. Claire had convinced Lumina to take her place in school a couple times. So who knows where her other self went to on those days.
"Maybe I should go to the house in Provo instead...?" Lumina admitted today and rather suddenly while checking over shipments.
tag: Serah Farronwords: xxx outfit:Herenotes:Revolving Door of Claire, pt. 1
Post by Serah Farron on Jun 4, 2022 8:28:33 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
Serah was disappointed, not in her siblings, but that it didn’t seem they were getting along as well as she had hoped. Originally she thought, that since Claire was now more akin to how Lumna tended to act they would get along much better than they used to. Heck, she had been worried that between them and Mog she’d have a whole new headache on her hands. But.. It seemed fate was cruel like that. Or perhaps it was the gods that were. They, he, she… whoever it was had already played games by messing with Lighting, aka Claire. Apparently this wasn’t enough though as Zell had gone missing now as well, disappeared before he could keep his promise to her other sister. It could be that he was simply missing in action of course but…. Zell was a strong person, if it was a threat big enough to cause something like his disappearance she was sure she, or especially Lumina herself would have heard of such a thing. Zell also hadn’t seemed like the kind of person to just abandon her sister ether, or to go away from a promise so easily. If he had to for whatever reason she was sure he would have told her at least.
Which left her with it being the cruelty of whatever had brought them here instead. Was Lumina not performing as it wished or something? Did she need some jab towards handling things how it wanted? Well big surprise gods once again didn’t know anything about the mortal beings they hung over. Lumina was instead considerably worse. If anything Lumina had ironically ‘become what she hated’ it seemed, and she and ‘Light’ had completely changed ‘roles’ so to speak. Or at least was in the process of it. She got mad at Claire the same way Light would at her when she was younger, and even Serah herself wasn’t immune to general grumpiness and ‘bad attitude’ she had developed. Still, Serah didn’t blame her for it. For Light it had been their parents, for Lumina it was the person she, for all intents and purposes, had loved. It didn’t help she was sure that She was actively mistaken for Claire to boot. Her sister had enough problems in that field at times, without people actively mistaking her for her other half.
Another thing that didn’t help? Claire convincing Lumina to switch places with her so she could play hookie. How could Serah tell? Because Claire still brought her partner in crime with her Which, when it came to Serah’s class resulted in Lumina and Serah giving a knowing look at each other, as well as Serah getting on to Claire later when she pulled these antics.
….didn’t stop her from pulling them again it often seemed.
She had tried her best to make things easier with Lumina on the ‘twin’ angle as well, insisting that unlike Claire she was home schooled, so perhaps she was giving Claire too much ammo to successfully pull her switching game to begin with.
Sigh… this was such a trial.
Today though Serah had decided to spend some time with Lumina.She had done so a few times when her teaching schedule and daily life allowed it, as she knew what her sister was going through right now. It didn’t always go the best, but was determined to be there for her through this rough time in her life.
”Claire, how is business?”
It was an ice breaker, a way to start a conversation. Serah had started calling Lumina by Lumina around Claire, at least to avoid confusion, and he chaos she KNEW her now younger sister would use it for. But in private she still called her Claire, and would do so for as long as her sister wished for her to. She wondered if all this made Lumina changed her mind regardin gthat, but she would tell her if it had right?
She hoped so at least.
”How… are you feeling?”
A hand of comfort was offered to her sister, a light smile on Serah’s face. She knew things were hard for her… but she wanted to be there for her through this.
Post by Claire Farron on Jun 4, 2022 11:56:18 GMT -6
"A Moment of Clarity"
"I can't put my finger on it..."
Looking to Serah, she tried to feign a smile, only for it to come off apologetic instead. "Business is...well, surprisingly. I was worried after the Kraken incident. It's like the different cities of Zephon attract danger and destruction, just for existing. I'm still reeling from the Murder at the manor, hence why I haven't been back there in awhile. I bought some ships recently, not my airships but actual water faring ones. We've been doing really well, honestly you wouldn't even have to work if you wanted." she admitted before her eyes downcast to the clipboard, looking it over and nodding.
Admittedly, she was stalling because the inevitable question about how she was feeling, was soon asked. To which she placed her right hand against her forehead and sighed. "I want to cry...but I just...can't." a hard thing to confess but a puzzling one. She was the vulernability, so it should have been easy to breakdown into tears for something so important. Instead, it seemed her loneliness prevailed above all else. However, there was one moment where she didn't feel alone.
"Ah um...what do you know about Leo? Lately Light and I have been switching and he tends to approach her, often. Well, that is to say, he approaches me, often. It's like he can sense my loneliness and just rushes over like Prince Charming. From what the other classmates tell me, he's supposed to be her rival. He treats her pretty delicately, I'm not sure if I was supposed to hold his hand this one time. Nobody saw though, so I guess all is well." she confessed, pondering what exactly the truth of that relationship was. The other students were either amicable, neutral, or annoyed due to her antics.
The teachers were exasperated but surprisingly, when she switched with Light, even the teachers felt there was something different. Lonely, demure, delicate...a wallflower. If Lumina was in good spirits, she could have easily substituted for Claire without leaving any hint of difference. For her 'twin' was very much how she desired her to be, how she herself had portrayed herself in the past. It really felt that the two had switched, now she was the grumpy one. Even Serah experienced some of it, which she felt bad for after the fact. Today at least, she'd be sure to do better.
tag: Serah Farronwords: xxx outfit:Herenotes:Revolving Door of Claire, pt. 2
Post by Serah Farron on Jun 5, 2022 11:08:36 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
‘I hate this place’
It was a statement that had often played in her mind. Did she mean the world, or the circumstances? She wasn’t entirely sure. Most people were nice enough. But there were the things that still stuck out in her mind like a nagging wound that just wouldn't go away. The truth was she didn’t know how she should feel. On one hand she hated it… she hated it a lot.
This place was the reason Lighting got that bug inside her, the reason she turned her blade on many. The reason Serah,Fang and…. That other man had to almost end the life of her sister.
THAT! That she could barely remember that man's face! That was the fault of this place to! A man she was grateful to, a man she had wanted to see again once light had recovered.
If she saw him again would she even recognise it at this point? Even if she did, would he in turn even remember what happened?
It was the reason…. For her other sister's pain right now.
It was fickle, it was cruel. The world was like a toy box, taking out what was wanted and throwing things in anew.
So why was she so unsure?
Perhaps it was because the gods, or whatever was responsible gave in the same vein they took. As much as this world had done harm in her eyes she couldn't deny things that wouldn’t have happened without it.
She wouldn't have met the kind Caius, for one.
And most certainly her now younger sister wouldn't have her second chance at life, a chance to do all the things she had missed out on.
Yet at the back of her mind she couldn't help a thought. As much as she tried to keep her positivity up and deny it. As much as she tried to tell herself it wouldn't happen, couldn't happen. That nagging, painful thought persisted nonetheless.
‘How long would it last?’
These were the feelings that dwelled in her heart, ones she did her best to keep from showing on the surface She tried to stay as positive and upbeat as she always had been even as her once older sister’s blade clacked in sheathe alongside her lower back, as she clung to the knife at her leg, from a sister who didn’t even remember doing so. Perhaps if she didn’t have them, her memories would have already gone regarding those events to.
……She didn’t want to think about it.
”That’s good! People do seem to be recovering well don’t they…? I wish they could keep that peace”
Filler words at best, they were dancing around the main subject.
”Oh but I love teaching sis, and it gives us a little extra as well, besides it wouldn't be fair to put EVERYTHING on you. This way I can teach Light to and make sure she’s behaving. It’s.. nice honestly…. I may just be one of her classes, but i think she's learning a lot from me!”
And then it came, the admission on her sister’s part. She wanted to cry, she wanted to let it all out. But she didn’t. She couldn't. That thought was what let the tears finally rise to the surface for Serah, and without giving it a second thought a hand on Lumina’s shoulder had changed to turning her around, and in one more swift movement she had picked up her regressed sister in her arms and held her, her arms clinging to her tightly like she was never going to let her go. Tears spilled from her eyes but only a few words came out. But perhaps that was all that was needed to convey convey her emotions in full, all that was needed to say that she understood her sister’s feelings.
”I know…”
If Lumina broke out her tears in turn, Serah wouldn't let her go until she had let out, and said whatever she needed to. When at last she did let her back down the subject had turned to Leo, one of her students. Serah gave a light smile.
”Oh I know you’ve been switching, I can tell you and Light apart sis, plus, she always brings Mog with her when she goes so… it’s all the more obvious”
As for the subject of Leo himself well…
”Well.. He’s a pretty good student usually, he and Light seem to have a rivalry going on in class. From what i’ve seen he’s pretty hard headed to, has gotten himself in trouble a few times over silly stuff. I do believe it’s less a rivalry for him at time, and more him trying to woo Light with his ‘prowess’ If you held his hand… the switching yall are doing might just be confusing him I think, should I have a talk with him sis?”
She didn’t bring up that ‘they should stop switching’ at least not right now. She hadn’t because at least it gave her sister here something. Something to help shine a light on her loneliness.
”I’m not going to stop the switching… but I will be making sure Light does the work for my classes herself whenever you do switch~”
A bit of a lighter note… to try and soften things up. She had had another idea though, while she was here. Something to help occupy her mind.
”Hey sis…. I could ask Light this sure but.. Her sense tends to be to over the top for me….”
In truth, Claire would have done just fine, but she was trying to help her sister with this.
”I was planning to well… use her blade you know? And I figure for that… I might need fitting attire for it… you could let your mind run wild on it if you like, whether making or finding something”
Post by Claire Farron on Jun 5, 2022 14:13:17 GMT -6
"A Moment of Clarity"
"I can't put my finger on it..."
Lumina wished the peace would last but there were way too many wild cards around Zephon for that. As for Serah's love of teaching and more so, getting to teach Light, she just gave her sister a knowing look. "She really is doing well, the Gods have been merciful. I'm enjoying seeing it with my own eyes, ah...instead of through a unified set of eyes, of course." to that, she sounded relieved and happy; a glimpse of the usual Lumina.
It could hardly hold up now that she was trying to resist tears. Being scooped up in one fell swoop, left her flustered and embarrassed at first. It gave her time to think, to which she remembered that she too had been so focused on Light enjoying life and more so, the remainder of her childhood. That Lumina had forgotten about Serah, the actual little sister that she was made to protect. How lonely it must feel for her all this time? That was why Lumina ultimately began to cry. She held onto her sister and allowed herself to be vulnerable in the moment. Towards the end, she was smiling as she cried, gently patting Serah's back. This was just what she needed and while she'd still be moody for awhile, at least she wasn't pent up like an overcharged storm cloud.
"Aha~ Your signals in class was proof enough that you knew." Lumina admitted, feeling slightly proud, slightly embarrassed. What she didn't tell Serah, was that she had faked Mog being around for the days she felt Light would REALLY be in trouble. See, Light had taken to going out on adventures, fighting weaker mob monsters. She always went with the supervision of Lumina's crew, since it helped them transport stock but those days, Lumina was way too worried. So she put on the best act she could to make sure no suspicion was aroused. Luck probably played a role in Light always coming out fine. Really, Light largely used switching to stay home and avoid...Leo. Destressing by means of pranks only worked so often, after all. So staying home, studying, getting homework done, lounging in impunity...Yep, that's what Light was up to.
In regards to the switch confusing Leo and the desire to talk with him, Lumina took a moment to really think about it. "Honestly, Light is pretty dense when it comes to boys. So if you're worried she might like him back, don't be. He's not her type. Actually, Light's type is someone like Hope. Dad was too easy going and came across as irresponsible to Light. Mom, while she did what she could, enabled Dad, so she didn't think of her as very responsible either. The kind of reliability and strength she wants, is just someone who can show their feelings and genuinely be there for her. Not make her feel weaker nor acknowledge her own strength." this rare glimpse of insight was from her insights into Lightning and Hope's relationship on the Ark, among other points in time.
"I guess, if you're going to talk to him, then you'd be revealing the person he might like, isn't Claire but her twin, huh? I wonder how he'd handle that. Most people wouldn't want to get in-between twin sisters, especially if one is the devil and the other is an angel. He is sweet, I guess. I was so exhausted one time that he carried me for awhile after school. Eventually I protested that I should walk because someone would see us. That's what led to holding hands for the rest of the way." Lumina shrugged after admitting this but then she stiffened up.
"Oh, I nearly forgot. When we're alone, he calls me Clarity. I wonder if he already knows...? Maybe you should talk to him then." she looked genuinely thoughtful and surprised, though perhaps like Light, she was a tad dense in accepting what this all meant. So when Serah 'approved' their switching, provided Light did her homework, Lumina burst into a giggle fit. A proper, Lumina style one at that.
"Don't worry, Ms. Farron, Light always does her homework even when we switch. She's competing remember? She has a system of ethics she follows, even if it's...chaotic~" to which she laughed all the more. "Too prideful to let me do her homework, t-trust me~" now she was wheezing, that was the funniest thing she heard all day. It would mean nothing to Light if Lumina helped her even a little bit. She really was meant to sit there, look pretty and take notes if need be. More so, since she was the nice one, to help boost her reputation in the classes where her teachers were at their wits end.
Keeping things on a lighter note, she listened to Serah propose something peculiar. Sure, she noticed said gunblade along her lower back but the idea of using it? It perked Lumina up enough to get her thinking. She crossed her legs, then her arms and did her best Lightning impression. "Do you even know what it means to wield that blade?" Lumina began and while her voice was softer on account of age, by golly it was as close to the real thing as they were getting.
"Invoke my name, I am Lightning." Lumina projected her voice well enough. "That's the inscription given to that Blazefire Saber, it's special even among the Sanctum Force, just shows how special she was. Given the circumstances, I think she knows you're ready to try but don't overdo it, okay~?" her voice reverted to her usual demeanor now, a simple wink added before putting the clipboard aside.
"...Now, about the clothes. Well, you need to have something that shows you're a teacher. Right now, you're more like a senior University student, who is someone's fianceé; rather than a mature adult they can trust in. I bet you haven't realized the senior's glances either, have you?" to which Lumina frowned with some concern. Her eyes clearly sizing her sister up as she imagined what clothes to get. Nothing modern, this was Torensten and worse, it was HOT, so...
"A loose petticoat, a tie, could be a bow-tie. A strapless gown or a sleeveless vest to wear under it. Skirts seem to just run in the family, so a skirt that's appropriate length could compliment it. Make sure we're not exposing the midriff, you're not out with NORA after all, you're with young adolescents." she let out a faint hum.
"...It's probably okay to show off your legs a bit. It's just too hot for tights and such. Maybe some ankle socks and boots for rainy days. Sandals for the hot days and going out to the port or beach. Colour scheme, well...some red, some white maybe a mage's cloak or shawl? Traditional like Light's or revised for Torensten weather?" needless to say, Serah's plan to distract or rather, engage Lumina has yielded a veritable amount of fruit.
tag: Serah Farronwords: xxx outfit:Herenotes:Revolving Door of Claire, pt. 3
Post by Serah Farron on Jun 7, 2022 9:37:34 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
That moment was for them. A moment for sisters to cry into each other's arms. For sisters who both knew the cruelty of this world first hand. They let their emotions loose into each other. Both cried for each other, for what they had been through. Yes this moment was theirs. And when they looked up from it? Tear filled smiles adorned them both. To let loose those emotions they had been holding inside… yes it was just what they had needed. The storm clouds had not fully parted, but they at least had been able to relive some of their pent up rain. Before she let Lumina down she had one thing to add.
”We can lean on each other, sis”
When it was done she wiped the drying tears from her face, yes… it had done a lot for her as well.
She chuckled as Lumina conceded to her sister’s knowing. Of course she did! They were sisters after all. Serah knew all about her sisters, past and present. She knew how they ticked and how they moved. This didn’t make her a mind reader of course, they did surprise her quite a bit. But she knew who they were at their core.To Serah they were not the same person, at least not anymore. Putting that aside though…. Lumina’s situation made it all the easier.
But that wasn’t to say Serah was perfect in this matter, Lumina and Light were clever little things after all. Still, reality and what Serah thought were two different things here.
”Of course~ Can’t put the wool over my eyes!”
She gave a wide grin, patting her sister's shoulder playfully. As the subject came to Leo, Lumina’s reply made her giggle, nodding her head in agreement.
”She’s always been like that, even if it changed over time. I mean, look how long it took her to see how great Snow is!”
It had been a worry in Serah’s mind if she was being honest, Leo was a good kid at heart, but Serah was also *protective* at heart when it came to her family. Much in the same way her older had been of her, though not QUITE as strong a showing.
Yet…..
Serah did cross her arms in thought however, when the subject of who Claire would be interested in came up. Someone like Hope? Her thoughts went over that, Serah had the advantage of, rather ironically knowing Hope at several stages in his life. It was because of this fact that a thought occurred to her, that thought being that… if Lumina was correct, which she probably was, then ironically the type of person Claire would go for was the exact type her older self wanted for her. …..that explained a lot actually. She had to admit it did sound right however. If someone was going to be with her sister she’d like it to be someone like Hope. She’d rather it be someone like that than a trouble maker, or person that would encourage her…. Habits a lot. At the same time Lumina was right, someone who would support her was needed, truly and without restraint. If someone was to love her… yes.. Lumina was right. That was certainly her sisters type.
”You know…that's definitely light, do you think she’d admit such though? I wonder if she would with how she acts… not that i'm in any hurry for her to… andn I’d have to make sure the person was…”
She cut herself off, she was going to say ‘just right’ a bright blush of embarrassment crossing her face as the conversation continued. With witch, Serah had her own comment to make.
”Owe? And whos who in that scenario sis? You sure it isn’t double devils? Maybe to Leo there's one…”
The smile spoke of her joking around in that matter. She had to admit though that while Leo may not have been Claire’s type in anyway, he at least perhaps could be a source of comfort for Lumina. At least that was the impression she had gotten so far. She only stopped letting herself be carried because of the risk of people seeing, and even after that they held hands.
”Well is it fair not to? Assuming he can’t already see through the different ways you both act, He’s getting the way you treat him, and the way Light treats him… which as you’ll recall are very different. One second he’s holding hands with her the next he’s getting a face full of DON’T TOUCH MEEE! I mean, if he can’t tell that's got to hurt at some point right? At least if he knows whos who to a degree he doesn’t have to deal with wondering what's going on?”
She put a thoughtful hand to her chin when hearing the nickname Leo had given to ‘Claire’ raising an eyebrow in the process, a playful, teasing smirk of her own playing across her features.
”Maybe he does… more importantly it sounds like you like that name a bit, eh Clarity?, in any case… I do think he should know, don’t you?”
Lumina giggle, she gave a proper lumina one, and it made serah smile warmly when she saw it, though she gave a huff when called ‘Mrs Farron’ crossing her arms once more.
”A system of chaos you mean! Sheesh, and to think she’d get on me about my dates with Snow later… at least I didn’t skip out on class…”
Oh she could believe that Claire would do her own homework, to an extent given her goals. What was harder to believe, more so given the way her dear sister was cracking up was that she was to proud to let Lumina’s help, or allow her to help.
”Oh sure she doesn’t, and I'm the Valkyrie herself! Still…. As long as she’s still learning it’s hard to get on her, which I'm sure she’s VERY aware of. *sigh*” I’m trying to let her enjoy her new freedom, I want her to… but I have to balance things somehow don’t I? If I let her go to wild… *sigh*”
She was conflicted in that manner, between letting Claire enjoy the new life she had and making sure she grew up properly, without a mess of bad habits. It wasn’t that she mistrusted her sister ether, Claire was a good, if chaotic young girl. She just… wanted her future to be the best possible.
Serah gulped, though it was to a younger tone her older sister’s way of speaking always had its way of grasping her attention. She blinked in surprise, but shook her head, a determined look on her face as she grasped the hilt of the blade instinctively.
”I need something to protect myself and… I refuse to let those memories fade away.She wouldn't have wanted the last time her weapon was wielded to be against people she cared about, to harm people. Besides…. I’m the protector now right?”
She listened as her sister continued, her hand not leaving the hilt as she closed her eyes in thought. She knew these things, she knew how special it was. That was why she refused to let it remain buried, for it’s last use to have been in such a horrible way. No, she would carry its legacy into the future instead, in her hands. She opened her eyes as Lumina finished that determined smile still present on her face.
”I’m happy to invoke it”
Her move had worked, checkmate. Lumina was now far to into helping her decide her new wardrobe to focus on her own inner feelings. Serah of course had every intent on stoking that flame to. Though this didn’t come before a haunting realization for Serah:The senior students gazes, immediately causing serah to become flustered as she flailed her arms. Her face turned red as she shook her head in denial.
”W..what do you mean? My students wouldn't be like that! I’ve seen no such thing I… I’ll give them detention if they do!”
Oh yeah, she was way over the hill on that, her students couldn't be giving her gazes!
”B..but I am someone's fiance!”
Serah defended, wasn’t that a good thing then???
That said she did like the outfit Lumina was describing. She tried to envision it and it sounded nice… it wasn’t modern like most of her current clothing but that made since for where they were living. Besides it sounded adorable and very comfertable which she loved! ….wait a second…
”Hey don’t knock Lebreau like that, she’s great!”
Yeah, what Lumina likely really meant went over her head there…
Despite that initial take back she would soon lean in as Lumina really got into things. She smiled.
”Should I take this as a yes then~? Can I count on you to make the wondrous outfit your sister desperately needs? Oh Clarity I need you!”
She wanted to keep that smile… for as long as she could.
She had said so when they met up once more and she still believed it now….
Lumina deserved to be happy…
And besides she had something from ‘Lighting’
This was for Lumina above all else but… she wanted something special from her too.
Post by Claire Farron on Jun 7, 2022 15:20:32 GMT -6
"A Moment of Clarity"
"I can't put my finger on it..."
"You're right but it's always been that way. We've had a lot of time to lean on one another, centuries, really." Lumina confessed, feeling the tears stall as her mood improved. She wouldn't wipe away the tears just yet, she wanted the reminder of these emotions to stay awhile longer. It proved that she existed, then and most importantly, now in Zephon. A world where they had a new life together. Lumina had only started to treat Zephon as a new life recently, instead of being stranded here. However, if she was asked why the change of heart? All she could feel was a tight pain in her chest. A longing and she couldn't explain why but she knew that, she wanted to be here.
Distracted by these thoughts, she couldn't help but feel playfully challenged when Serah put a hand on her shoulder. Certainly, Light would take it as a challenge, the goal being to pull the wool over Serah's eyes, at least once. Yeah, the "twins" would try, in the future maybe but Zephon had changed them both in ways profound and simple. On the other hand, even if there were changes...differences, really. The core of who they were, wasn't so difference. Just different expressions, from different points in time or so Lumina felt. Though perhaps, the longer they were in Zephon, the more they'd become their own people. That thought somewhat frightened Lumina but somewhat excited her too. After all, they both had their own approach when it came to Snow.
Hence, Lumina rolled her eyes and effortlessly put on a Lightning imitation, "He passed, barely." it's not as if she hadn't tormented him for centuries to be sure. Something she'd not inform Serah of, given the circumstances. What was a secret between siblings-in-law, hmm? Such thoughts would be stowed away, as Serah was working out the information provided about Claire's preferences. They'd typically been focused on Serah's relationship concerns and needs, so this was a change of pace.
"Now you're catching on~" to think certain disputes could have been avoided with this added, "third party" foresight. "As for if she'd admit it, no, probably not. It's not that she's embarrassed or something silly like that~ Light is in the prime of her life now. Do you remember how she was when she decided she'd be trying out for the Guardian Corps? It's similar just more laid back since the stress of money and securing your future isn't on her mind." this fact made Lumina very happy in truth. Seeing her with a proper work-life balance, remembering the people important to her.
Alas, the thought was cut short because she picked up on something unsurprising. Even Serah wanted to make sure whomever dated her sister was 'just right'. Hence, Lumina had a very knowing look on her face, even as the subject shifted to Leo and the dilemma of switching. "Twin devils, I guess." it amused her but soon her expression softened as Serah provided Leo's point of view in all this.
She hadn't really considered how he felt until now. Largely, she was doing the switch to enjoy the atmosphere of being in school. The effect was different for Lumina, who had gone through this once already. Sure, she was happy that Claire was getting the proper experience but this was for her. It wasn't going to make up for the decisions made, with the people Lightning grew up with, after all. Now that she was considering it, she had an apologetic expression.
"Then we should tell him, I'm just worried that it might hurt him, I guess. There's no gentle way to tell someone that the person they like...isn't who they think. Also, I'm over five hundred years old sis..." it was a point she'd been making throughout her time on Zephon. For Lumina was treated as an eternal child and while it was fun to get away with mischief, for matters of doing business, it really impeded her. It was to the point where she had a proper assistance, who needed to handle certain "official matters". To which, her assistant was merely presenting an adult face.
When Serah playfully brought up the nickname, she did perk up but looked a bit uncertain as to how she felt with Serah using it. "When Leo uses it, I feel...unique, I guess." Zephon had changed her perspective on life and what it meant to exist. Strangely, she knew that this view had changed because of someone but when she furrowed her brows in thought, the memory only left her feeling a sense of longing. Lumina also knew that she didn't really want to leave Zephon, for it was here that her life had taken on new meaning.
"Mmm, when you use that nickname, I actually feel like the age I look. It's different but fun." she'd conclude before nodding with a smile. Just getting accustomed to being her own person and not a fragment, so when Serah brought up how Light was, later in life, Lumina shook her head. "Now, now. This is a different Claire, remember. The one you're thinking about, is me." the concept of a person that they knew, being a unique 'instance', as opposed to a continuous entity, was challenging but that did seem to be how Zephon operated.
Not that Lumina blamed Serah, this was a time of adjustment, changes, and so forth. Even if it did amuse her to see the shoe on the other foot, Lumina felt it was her place in this equation to keep a balance. "Sounds like you need some time to yourself, Serah. You won't be able to make the right judgement if you don't take care of yourself, you know~?" it was a hint, as per her style of problem solving. For now she was beginning to assess the needs of her sister.
Lumina noted how she clung on to the Blazefire saber's hilt, her words and a thought occurred to her. "I know this should be obvious but you really do love Lightning, huh?" Lumina leaned forward, propping herself up by her elbows resting along her thighs. Cutely, her hands craddled her chin as she observed Serah.
"I think it's clear now that what happens here in Zephon, means a lot more than we realize. The memories you had of Lightning, here are what you're trying to protect, not the memories you made back home. As for being the protector now... This is just the next part of your journey of independence, of coming into your own person. I won't stop you, if that's the role you desire. Just know that you don't have to do it alone. Claire might not be the Lightning that raised you but I am. Oh and don't overdo it, okay~?"
Serah made the pledge, as Lumina expected she would, so she nodded her approval. It was likely all she wanted of Lightning if Lumina thought about it, rationally. Mom had said they should work together as a family, to not do things alone. Sure it was...centuries late but in lieu of her complete self, she'd learn this lesson. Oh and there was plenty of sisterly team work to be had, between coming up with a nice outfit for Serah to wear as a teacher, to helping her fend off the crushes that were developing. Hmm, judging by her desire to give detention, maybe she'd spare the students identities...
"While it's true you do have a fiancé, Snow isn't here right now and in terms of age... You do look about the age of the senior students. It is a university, hmm, reminds me of the one I wanted to send you to, in some ways." admittedly, Lumina didn't have the heart to tell Serah that Snow might never be here, that she should keep an open mind. Probably because she believed in the big ol' lug, at least a little. Zephon could use his heroics and not his brooding. Besides, it was okay to wait a while, absence made the heart grow fonder after all.
"I'd hope Lebreau would dress appropriately around students, while being engaged too." she quipped, playfully. Perhaps that was why, when Serah called her Clarity, she 'groaned' but it wasn't remotely serious.
"Yes, yes, I'll help you. Honestly, you'll need a few. It would help to consider what the faculty likes to wear since they're the natives and we're the 'Outlanders' but the school seems pretty liberal, provided a certain aesthetic and cleanliness is met. So, let's get you seven outfits, with interchangeable parts. Then we need to go shopping for clothes to suit living here, permanently. You'd think this coastal heat would be nostalgic but it feels dreadful. Maybe I should dress more maturely too?" to Serah's surprise, Lumina might just be serious about that last part.
If only Lumina and Serah knew, that Claire had set Lumina up on a date, that she'd really need these clothes. Really, who was the chaotic one out of the two?
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She was right, of course. It was crazy to think about sometimes… but they had, for centuries, been together. Serah smiled, nodding in agreement.
That won’t change, you know. We are a family, the Farron sisters… that's a bond nothing can break”
She truly did believe that. If nothing else she trusted in their bond more than anything. She wouldn't let anything break it, and she knew her sister’s felt the same way. Their connection was one they wouldn't allow to tarnish. As long as they were here they would make a happy life. As long as she was here she would ensure Claire’s happiness. This was a world she could be happy, and where Lumina could be free. She… wanted her to be happy as well, but she knew how hard that would be for her right now. What she could do was support her, and ensure she still smiled. Sister’s supported each other… and she had no intention of leaving Lumina’s side. When it came to her assessment of Snow Serah gave a playful huff ass she crossed her arms. This side might seem comical to anyone watching them, the way Serah reacted to the smaller girl in exactly the way she would the big sister she actually was. Lumina wasn’t as bad as Light had been, but she still underestimated him! Or, more likely didn’t see his charm as well.
”Hmph, clearly you both need me to teach you better taste if a hero like Snow is barely passing! Next you’ll start knocking his sense of fashion, I swear”
Oh she likely would Serah, Claire herself to boot!
Lumina hadn’t intended it, surely but the reminder that Serah herself was a lot of the reason Light had ended up the say she did hinged her a bit. She knew that was the truth, If Light hadn’t had to raise her, look out for her future… she could have had her life, her dreams… maybe she could have found her ‘Hope’
…..She could have her life now, though, she was going to make sure it.
”Yeah… I remember, I'm glad she has her life now, you know? I’m glad you can both live your lives…”
She gave a half smile, She still felt guilty about that at times, that she had taken so much of her sister’s life from her. It was why it was harder for her to get on Claire here, though she certainly had. It was a rough balance, deciding what to do, when to let her go and when to reel her in.
Twin devils indeed, had she misworded there…? Of course, her protectiveness… she couldn't help that though. This big sister thing was confusing but… one thing she was sure of was that whoever was with Claire had to be the right person, someone who would make her happy!
Luckly the subject didn’t stay here, but on the lighter subject of Leo, Lumina seemed to agree that telling him was best, though she was worried how he would feel. She could understand why, of course. But if it remained this way the guy would just remain confused and, possibly hurt.
”I understand that… but the way things are going he’s going to be hurt anyway sis. At least this way he knows the truth, and he can decide what to do on his own, thats the right thing right?, oh and sis, so am I, technically I doubt that's going to stop Claire from trying something if Snow doesn’t hurry up and get here”
Serah sighed, rubbing her forehead at the thought. Little did Serah know, Claire was already trying to date off one of her sisters!
It made her feel unique.. Yeah she could see that, it was something that had been a big thing for Lumina before. Serah could tell the difference in her sisters, she saw each of them as their own unique person despite what anything else said. And in this world at least, they could live their own lives. Serah grinned, it was nice huh? Hand to her hip she nodded.
”I don’t have to call you that you know, But if you do like it.. Well, what do you think? I can leave that to Leo if you’d prefer it only be him~”
Yes she was teasing, she couldn't help herself. It wasn’t as if she had to worry about Lumina’s dating life after all right? So it was safe to make little teases like this to help her smile or retaliate with her own comebacks. This was a safe bet.
….right?
When corrected the taller Farron would sigh, flipping her hair back as if to say ‘I know, I KNOW’ However it also returned that playful, teasing grin to Serah’s face as she pretended to look her sister, walking about the room and leaning in, even putting her hand to her chin in mock thought.
”I don’t know sis, I seem to remember Lighting Farron being taller… more built… ready to kick someones face in at a moments notice…”
She chuckled, but it was also her way of repeating what she had already said, that Lumina was Lumina, her own person. That said she did understand what she meant by it. Claire hadn’t done those things, of course she hadn’t. Somehow she was sure the opinion and actions towards Snow wouldn't be… too different though.
Definitely more chaotic, however.
She frowned at the subject of time to herself. Maybe, but what was she supposed to do for that? She could go on a trip with Lumina, but that would hardly be the type of free time Lumina mean’t. She didn’t have NORA or people in general to hang out with other than the teachers at school, as focused on taking care of things as she had been lately. She supposed she could just… visit some places? Meet new people? That did sound nice, but she’d need to keep it around here of course. She was still taking care of Claire after all.
”Oh? And what does my big sister recommend? Though… that's not a solution is it? Heh… still, i guess you're right”
That frown returned when her love of Lighting was brought up. Her free arm protectively wrapped around her waist as her head leaned to the side in thought. Of course she did. How much had her sister done for her? How had she sacrificed? More than that her sister was… her sister. She loved her, she cared about her.
”Of course I do, Those memories shouldn't fade to darkness… no matter what. Even if I'm the only one carrying the memory on, I don’t want it to die. I refuse to forget the way i’m forgetting… that man”
Lumina was right, she realized. She could never forget the memories back home after all. The ones here were the ones she had to fight for. The ones she refused to let fade away. She subcounsly ran her hands along the hilt of the Blazefire Saber as she thought about it, thought about everything.
”I’m…. Already forgetting someone important, someone who helped me save her, sis. I… I can barely remember his face. I don’t want that to happen to these memories, the ones i made with her here, I refuse to let them, or her memory die”
She giggled as Lumina spoke on the role she chose, telling her not to overdo it and reminding her that she wasn’t alone, that she always had her. At this Serah smiled, pulling the Saber from its sheath and letting it rest in front of her, as if making a pledge.
”If you're worried about me going all ‘Army Of One’ sis, Don’t be, I know better. I don’t plan on trying to carry the world on my shoulders, and…. I don’t plan on doing everything alone. If anything…. I’m gonna need your help now more than ever hehe… What I do plan on doing… is preserving the happiness we have here, no matter what. I mean… you and Light look the best when you smile. If I need to fight to protect our happiness… I want to be ready, I WILL be ready”
She smiled, tilting her head to the side once more as she resheathed the saber.
”It’s my turn to be the hero, you know? That’s all, and heroes are nothing without the people supporting them”
She made that reference to her fiance whole heartedly with a big, confident, happy grin-it was something she would not go back on.
”Though I wish…. We had some of those wish granting fireworks, it would make things easier wouldn't it? It… would be nice to see them again”
And.. things turned around to that Fiance not being here, and her ae compared to her students, to which was gained another huff as she crossed her arms once more.
”Hey my age shouldn't matter, they need to respect their teachers! Oh… i’ll give them a firm talking to!”
Poor students… they might soon learn the terror that was ‘Meanie Miss Farron’
”Really…? That makes it feel nice working there then… heh..”
Serah still wasn’t connecting the dots, no she wasn’t. It seemed Serah had her own ‘moments’ and this one, was the very obvious point her sister was trying to point out to her.
”Of course she would! I mean you see me don’t you? She gave me a lot of my clothing advice while i lived with NORA you know”
That… might have explained a lot actually.
Lumina kept going into the subject of clothes, much to Serah’s delight. It seemed she would have a whole wardrobe from her sister by the time things were done… The thought made her happy. It made her delighted! She went over the the thoughts in her head, the possibilities for their trip before jumping for joy , hands shot in the air along with her. If Lumina was worried that Serah planned to follow down the Lighting path fully, perhaps this would reassure her.
”Thank you sis! I’m in your hands~ we’ll make a whole day out of it, you and me! Farron sisters on the town! Honestly my last big wardrobe change was due to magical intervention, so this is going to be fun”
She blinked at Lumina’s talk of dressing more maturely, and then, invading Lumina’s personal space put a hand to her forehead as if checking her temperature. She kept her hand there for a moment before leaning back up, tapping her chin in thought.
”Huh…. No fever… well.. If you want to sis! Oh but I do have one question…”
She took this one seriously, though in truth what Lumina was about to hear might come off more comedic to her ears. Serah looked determined, it was clear what she was about to say seemed like a ‘must do’ for her.
”What should my nickname be?! Thunder?? I don’t know a bunch of electric based names!”
Post by Claire Farron on Jun 9, 2022 18:01:59 GMT -6
"A Moment of Clarity"
"I can't put my finger on it..."
Family was a bond that nothing could break and it even expanded a little too. With a planned expansion for one more, when the Gods felt it time. Some of that planning was kept secret, even as Lumina teased Serah. The house had to be remodeled a bit before they moved and while Lumina's early plan was for Lightning to be an occupant, it still worked out when they arrived. Serah's room, for example, was quite large, equivalent to a master bedroom. Far larger than a single person needed. Claire had asked Lumina why that was but wisely, when the twins were alone. Lumina's response was, "Family planning." and she had a twinkle in her eyes.
"If we're going to bring up Snow's fashion sense..." Lumina giggled nervously, moving a hand to the back of her neck. "We, Lightning and I...didn't think much of it, sorry. If it helps though, in the centuries after, when he stopped being more talk than action, he really shaped up. Ah but he was so depressed, poor thing." she did feel bad for him and it's not like she hadn't put some effort in to help him...in her own, chaotic way, mind.
Whilst she had unknowingly caused some pain, Lumina was happy but there were fears, doubts, some hesitancy remaining. "Maybe laid back isn't the right word for it, more like she's going all out but the drive is different. Unrestrained, enjoying every second of it. Yep, she's doing so well, I'm proud." she nodded her agreement, feeling the conclusion was accurate.
On the topic of Leo, she nodded that it was right but her thoughts as to her worries became more clear. "Something else worries me too, besides him being hurt. What if he decides to earnestly start pursuing me? I feel...I feel safer, being in Claire's shadow, at times. That might just be my way of coping but it's fun seeing this alternate path. Besides, I'm so old...I don't really see him like that. He's more like, hmm...he reminds me of Hope, when we're alone." perhaps old habits just died hard. In spite of her time alone in Zephon and being independent, the moment she could give up some of that independence, she happily went along with it. Not unlike the dynamic of some twins in fact.
"You're also right, five centuries is a hard thing to contemplate sometimes and you were there with me for it all. Ah, I guess, to Light, we're not really 5XX. More like...15 and 21. On a good day, Light might think I have the maturity of an eighteen year old, maybe~" musing on this made her smile and sigh, a curious case of defeat, despite reality.
As the conversation continued to a related matter, Lumina's inability to be honest pertaining to feelings was ousted in a grand display. By which, she was red as a tomato. "N-no, it's...N-not that kind of a name. I-it just sounds a little different when he says it. It's great, please, call me Clarity~" as Lumina protested she was waving her hands back and forth, in the futile hope that she'd be misunderstood.
This was but the first of being put on the proverbial back peddle. Strangely, the situation felt nostalgic, as if Serah had put her in a situation where she absolutely didn't feel like a big sister. Well or at the very least, she felt busted by her little sister. Someone...someone...ah it was difficult to think!
"B-being well toned like Lightning limits your wardrobe options. I like looking more feminine, even if I'm shorter~!" Lumina childishly protested. Perhaps this would give her some deja vu as Claire implied being happy how she was at the time too. That could change somewhat if Claire felt it'd make her a better mage (and little did either of them know, a better Dragon Blade member). On the other hand, it did prove Serah's point. That she was her own person, she just didn't seem to like the spotlight of it all. A shyness that was perhaps more pronounced because it was discarded so long ago. Still, Lumina liked where they intersected and spending time with her family, made her appreciate it more than she had in her earlier days in Zephon. Where the idea of being anything like Lightning invoked a childish rebellion streak.
There was room for some introspection on all that but now was not the time. "I could tell you some of the obvious choices but I propose an alternative. Have you considered planning your wedding? Maybe do something with your room? I'm sure you've grasped the hidden meaning behind it by now~" she gave a very innocent smile, the kind that had all kinds of hidden meaning.
Thus she sat back, listening intently, contemplating the loss of memories. She could relate, she was starting to forget certain things but compared to Serah, it wasn't remotely far gone. A man that helped save Lightning, well, the instance of Lightning that became a fleeting memory. Was anyone left to remember besides Serah? Claire's appearance was a bit like wiping the slate in some ways. Perhaps Lumina didn't feel as worried because, while Serah did find the two of them to be distinct individuals...Lumina felt they were more one as of late. Merely a different expression, a different conscious driver in the seat. To that end, briefly she felt a searing pain, causing her to hold her head for a moment. Everything became white and she saw something, a memory...
"S-sorry to interrupt, Serah...Did you speak to a reporter, back home? In the New World, I mean..." as she struggled with this, eyes partially closed, memories began to fill her. Memories of unity, memories of the final battle, the feeling of being able to watch the world move on. After all, she'd done her part and the two-fold scheme to conspire against God worked wonders. In seeing those memories, a sense of resignation and desire to just live life, Lumina slowly relaxed and felt reassured by Serah's words.
"I guess it's your turn, of course I'll help where I can but that's all." Lumina stated confidently in kind. Better to be an army of us, than an army of one. "Just make sure you don't come back to me in pieces, okay? I'd rather not regret being benched." there was that worrying again, even though the sigh that accompanied it was much lighter.
"Fireworks...Is that all? You know, this is a job for your big sis. Ah, how does Claire call us, ahem, Little BIG sis, right. I seldom talk about my business dealings in Sonora. I've got an associate out there, he handles my affairs, kind of like a butler." she'd admit in a slightly blaise tone, even waving her left hand aside.
"They should have what we need, if you want it to be more authentic, compared to the Torensten version. That one uses magic crystals in combination with gunpowder to set certain patterns. Sonora's are more like we remember em, closer to Wish Granting fireworks." As she contemplated this, her eyebrows furrowed for a moment.
"I do have a slight problem out there, I really don't even want to check it out. Do you know when your free from teaching duty, Miss Hero~? I'd love to send you in my stead. Think of it like...a mission, yeah~?" that would get Serah excited surely but first, wardrobe. Heroes needed wardrobes, teachers needed wardrobes and fiancées needed them most of all! Ah, did she forget her role in pursuit of heroism, Lumina wondered.
"Serah, that clothing advice is for when you're off work, with your friends. It's the look you see a girlfriend in, not your teacher! Remember what I said about how Claire sees us? The students see us the same way! So, for them, you need to dress more maturely. Otherwise, they won't think of you as their teacher, more like a Student-Teacher. Remember how that works?" hopefully Serah would understand, though now Lumina was showing her strong maternal instinct, as Claire would say and that also embarrassed Lumina. At least she wasn't a tomato, just a light blossom. In fact, when Serah did a surprise temperature check shortly after, she was only a little warm, no fever but it did surprise and confuse her.
Why wouldn't Lumina want to dress more maturely, Serah was having problems being considered a teacher by the seniors. Imagine the age reduction Lumina endured this whole time. The pranks weren't always for fun, stress relief was a thing!!! Well, she'd set that thinking aside, since Serah had a question. Given how serious she looked, it must have been important but then she heard the nickname.
"NO!" Lumina answered, precisely as Lightning would in this instance. In fact, she wished Mog was here to back her up. "Ahem, what I mean to say is, you don't need a nickname. You've got your established identity as Miss. Farron in the classroom, your identity as being Claire's Big sister among her peers. Hmm, have you considered joining one of the guilds as a part time member? Get some hero experience around Torensten too?" this was too obvious a distraction from the nickname talk, Lumina practically had a large bead of sweat hanging along her right temple.
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Post by Serah Farron on Jun 20, 2022 10:54:17 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
There, and again. She knew Lumina didn’t mean to bring it up, but the memories were still painful to her. It was a time, such a long time that she wasn’t able to help Snow. That he had to be alone, guilty of what he felt he had been unable to do. The memory made her rub her arm sadly, though she didn’t bring it up.Still, Despite Lumina’s messing with him she did care, even if she had her…. Unique ways of going about it. Besides, Lumina’s choice of room size had reassured her, it was like a poke of support for his eventual coming. That they would find their way to each other, like they always did.
”He’s always cared you know, I know he comes off as show offy at times, but… I don’t call him a hero.. For no reason, watching him all that time… I’m sure you saw it right? I’d say he’s done more than ‘shape up’ sis~””
She gave a playful wink, of course given her state at the time she had little more than a hazy version of Lumina’s, and perhaps that was a little more deep than Lumina’s teasing might have warranted. But it was something she believed. Lighting was a Savior, Snow was a Hero. They had both done a lot for the world. They both deserved a second chance, they both deserved to be able to live their lives free of the the past. The most important people in her heart were those three. Perhaps she was a little bias in thinking they deserved it most, but then, that was her right as a fiance and sister right?
….that said, she would personally smack a god if it decided to repeat what happened with Claire with Snow. Dealing with a sixteen year old Snow would be [way to awkward!
When it came to Lumina’s observation Serah gave a firm nod. This was what she wanted, for Claire to be able to live her life freely, to just be her. She wanted her to enjoy the air, to enjoy the wild life (within reason, looking at you, Bombs) every sight, every smell, without having to worry about anything. Without having to worry about her, Still, despite this she frowned.
”Is this how mom would have handled it you think? Am I doing what I should? Handling things how I should? I can’t help but wonder.. You know? Am I someone she’ll rely on… if i’m too harsh will she hide things from me?”
If Lumina hadn’t grasped the gravity of what she mean’t, she likely would as Serah rubbed her arm nervously, namely the spot a certain mark used to be.
”Important things…. Am I…. a proper big sister?”
Unfortunately for Lumina, but fourntly for Serah, her ‘little big sister’ had given her an out, that was, her own chance to tease Lumina. To which she happily gave a smile to do so.
”Oh? But Claire, aren’t you the one that said Hope is the type of guy Claire would go for?”
Oh yeah, her grin was massive, the smugness perhaps the top of what Serah could radiate. She couldn't help herself in doing so. And she wasn’t done.
”Listen for a girl your age it’s perfectly natural to start taking interest in boys that way. Why when i was your age…”
A playful arm to her forehead, and a mock sigh escaped her lips, oh yes, perfect. But their was a more serious side to this conversation to.
”I can’t tell you what to do sis, I… can only give my thoughts. If you don’t see him that way though, the best thing to do would be to tell him right? He deserves to know, even if it causes him some hurt. It’s one thing to indulge how you feel, it’s another to lead someone on so you can keep feeling that way, so… how do you feel? As or your age….”
Another playful moment, Serah crossed her arms behind the Blazefire saber at her back, smiling warmly, yet playfully.
”You don’t look a day over five hundred!”
When the subject came to those centuries together, Serah couldn't help but smile warmly at her sister’s word. They had been through a lot together, even if it might not seem like that to the perspective of most. Serah liked to think they influenced each other during that time, they certainly did now.
”It may be the one thing an ignorant god did right. Putting us together.. Though, i should clarify, sis, I’m not five hundred years plus ether, you see, I was a spirit that whole time, so how could I age you know?”
The warm smile maintained, she tilted her head and grin
”Great huh…? By that reaction… that sounds an awful lot like your enjoying it deeper, very well, Clarity it is~”
Her sister’s reactions were fun to see, she would much rather see her like this than the brooding self she had started to become. She enjoyed it, she wanted it to continue because it was nice for her to. She could relate, to having someone you love… not be there. To be separated from someone your heart acked for. So she would help Clarity, help her keep smiling, laughing, and yes, even keep being embarrassed.
”Well I can’t argue with you there~! I’d never be able to pull off the cute outfits Lebreau helped me with! I mean, can you IMAGINE me or you in full plate armor? No way, not even with Lightning's blade will I be doing that”
Oh but Lumina would have her comeback, and in the best way as it was Serah’s turn now to become flustered. Her marriage? But Snow wasn’t even here yet! Then again… there was so much to plan for weddings wasn’t there? She’d have to pick the right spot in the world, find a place that represented their love…. Find the right outfit for her….. The right one for Snow… invite anyone she needed to by that point.. Ah she’d need to get catering for it!
….Lumina had now been the one to give Serah a focus so to speak.
”I…I… you're right! There's so much to plan! I was putting it off until he go here, but what am I thinking?? If i have it prepared we can finally get it done as soon as he lands! The room… yes, that’ll be the first step! Of course I have sis… thank you””
Lumina, you’ve unleashed a monster…
But one that would be quelled for now as Lumina gripped her head, this of course caused Serah to leap forward in a rush, grabbing her sister’s arms in worry. The pained expression on her face told volumes when she knew anything could happen here. The possibilities raced through her mind. Things that would hurt, things she didn’t want to happen, but then…
A reporter? A reporter in the New World…. Serah thought about it, her hands not letting go of her sister as she did so. There had been several. But if there was one that would stand out…
”Do you mean Aoede? Well, yes. She went around asking me, and everyone else about the old world, about the memories people still had of it. I told her my account, but… also I felt if people fully remembered they might be held back living their lives now… then, but.. I remember she worried after that but, she kept going, as she should”
The memory made her smile but, more than that, her expression turned confused.
”Wait, but how do you know about…. that?”
She blinked in confusion, finally letting her sister go once she was steady. Lumina hadn’t come to the new world, or… if she had it was as a full part of Lighting. As far as she had surmised though Lumina hadn’t had memory of it here, or at least she had never brought up the New World to her.
”......if you start giving stoic grunts I’m going to riot”
She chuckled, despite her worry.things moved on. Lumina accepted the role Serah wanted to play, which warmed Serah’s heart. Despite this Lumina of course still worried. She was her big sister after all. That protectiveness would always be there. Well, of course it was. She had sheltered her soul for so long hadn’t she?
”I’ll be careful, I promise. I don’t have any intention of fighting if I don’t need to, or putting myself in harm's way needlessly. I’m only going to do what I need to, to protect our happiness. So… thank you, sis, thank you for understanding, I have to make my big sister proud right?”
It seemed though that Lumina would be able to give her those fireworks, or at least a form of them. The excitement of which gave a bright twinkle in Serah’s eyes as she, rather excitedly proceeded to pick ‘Clarity’ up in a tight hug.
”Really? Yes! Make it happen, Ah…. to see them again i thought…”
But, there was a catch. Well not so much a ‘catch’ as her sister needing her help. Well not so much ‘needing her help’ as ‘not wanting to do it herself’ But that was ok. She was clearly, ever so clearly trying to prod her into it. But that was fine, she didn’t mind helping her sister when she needed it.
”Next week, assuming this trip isn’t TO long, I have a few days off I can use to run your errand”
She crossed her arms, shaking her head, as if trying to predict what Lumina might do with that time she was away.
”which, if I’m doing that, YOUR taking over Guardian of Claire duties while I’m gone, a fair trade yes? Besides…. I have to admit, it is exciting, seeing a new place”
She grinned, yeah she wasn’t just going to let things run wild, She’d have enough worry about Claire while she was off on this errand.
Serah frowned, crossing her arms as Lumina at last made it very clear what she meant the girl sighed.
”Yes yes, ok MOM, I’ll remember, I know, I want to be respected as a teacher, I need to dress the part, I’m sure you know just the garb for all this to~”
And then Lumina made a good and loud sound, very firmly, very loudly, in a way that made it very clear what her opinion was.
”Oh but come on sis….”
She squinted, sighing, she thought it would be cool, but if Clarity had this much of a reaction to it…
”Ok fine… no nickname. Your right, your right. I was just trying to go for the coolness factor you know? Serah sighed as Lumina continued, putting a hand on her hip in her typical ‘meanie miss farron’ pose, though this time it was more to indicate that she knew Lumina was up to something here.
”Right, And why do I get the feeling you have a SPECIFIC one in mind, Clarity? I hadn’t considered it yet….. I guess I wouldn't be opposed….”
A thoughtful hand to her chin was what Lumina would see as Serah went into though… why yes, Serah did know what Lumina likely had in mind… sneaky, sneaky was she.
But she couldn't deny that the prospect was appealing.
notes:Revolving Door of Claire, pt. 1
