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Post by Serah Farron on Jun 16, 2023 22:55:37 GMT -6
Please Don't....
Serah was not a hero
She wasn’t a villain
She wasn’t the Guardian of the world, to protect it from harm
Or the mastermind behind it all
Was she really anything at all right now?
Hey now, that won’t do at all dear, you know better
She didn’t hate this world
But it wasn’t like she cared for it ether
She resolved to live in this world with her family, but that was the thing. It was the family she cared about, not the world.
How could she care for a world that didn’t have Snow in it?
Why would she love a world that continued to keep them apart….
A world that wouldn't leave her or her family alone.
A world where the best people she knew suffered, and the vilest were able to thrive again
My dearest…. You don’t.. Have to put…..you
It just felt an awful lot like this world and the things in it wanted to take away anything that made them happy
It was certainly what a disgusting little bug wanted
A bug that wouldn't leave them alone
Leave her alone…. Just… leave her alone, what is with you? Why are you so obsessed with my family, with my sister? There’s a million lives you could ruin, she doesn’t deserve it!
Her head shook weakly on the outside, as if to physically show that defiance.
I…. Stopped you once, I’ll do it again, I won’t… let you get your way
And why…. In a million years would I ever willingly help you….? All you’ve done is hurt us!
She gulped, in a different set of arms now, she sweated noticeably, pain mentally, it showed in her fearful expressions, it showed when she looked at the changed shade in her sisters eyes. But then…. More, that worry. That familiar worry. The look in her eyes that said ‘i need to protect her’ ‘I need to help her’ ‘I need to make her smile again’
Yet for a moment, one could see as her mouth tried to form into a smile, it only succeeded at a half one. She wanted to smile, to make her sister feel better, to make Clarity feel better. To show she trusted in her words. But it just wasn’t meant to last.
You… were, you could talk to Caius before me… no, no it’s ok… it’s…”
It just wasn’t meant to last.
A haunting memory
A haunting nightmare
That was the vision that stood beside her sister, coating her words with its own. Muddying them. Sowing seeds of fire that may as well be burning away any attempt she had to keep herself together. To the point that, this time? She didn’t respond to the bug in her head, she talked out loud instead, as if the information had stunned her to that extent.
Because it had.
”Properly…. merged?”
She blinked, staring her sister right in the eyes, unflinching.
Confusion, hurt, worry, the slightest hint of relief at the bottom of a pit of the rest.
That was what that look showed to her sister.
”But I…. at the end, I know she knew me, I know she felt me, I saw that… in her eyes… she wasn’t just that monster’s Savior. I…” SHUT UP, STOP ACTING LIKE YOU KNOW US!!!!”
She flailed in panic, she must have come across as quite hysterical, but she couldn't help it, she couldn't help how she felt, and she was to out of it to just keep every thought in her head.
”Why…. Why didn’t you… let me help… that’s what… we're supposed to do…”
The hurt was clear in her voice, that was what their mother wanted, after all. It was what they had said they would do here. They were at their best when they stuck together. Of course there were more to Clarity’s feelings than what the Parasite divulged, but they also weren't lies. She could tell that much. She knew there was more, but it was… it was so hard not to feel hurt.
”My sister is my sister. There’s no part of my sister.. I.. wouldn't miss… uggh… just.. Stop, talking to me, you stupid bug…”
I figure you’ll start feeling it in a couple of weeks
Her hands trembled, her eyes couldn't focus, or perhaps she didn’t want to focus, to look anyone in the eye.
Was it better to stay or to go?
She wasn’t fond of this world, but she didn’t want to undo all that her sister had done.
But staying meant she couldn't protect her, she couldn't protect any of them.
Surely she could find someone… to stop that spread, she could… keep it inside, somehow.. Then…
Worse, though, was Caius’ revelation.
It’s from… your world. The thing plaguing my sister, snuff out the light….”
She flashed to the state Lighting was in when they fought, when they clashed.
”That… sounds right, it corrupted Lighting before, though even before….”
As the Saviour, Light descended upon Zephon like a meteor. Where she proceeded to 'harvest souls', so that she could cure this sick land. Hundreds of souls and more still that had nowhere to go, made the Light you remember, a shell of herself. Just a serial killer with a divine motive
”.....no, it’s all it’s fault”
She wouldn't allow it to taint her memory. She knew her sister, she knew Lighting, she knew what that thing did to her.
What that god did to her and what this bug did to her, nether was what Lighting truly was.
She knew that..
She knew that… Thoughts interrupted again. Caius gave his theory on things. It could only stay in Clarity… it matched with what things were like before. But then why would it claim that it was already in her…? Growing, Growing… say something Serah, even if you're wrong. It’s better to be wrong than to risk no one knowing. The right thing to do. The right thing….
”Yeah… you're the expert, you probably know best”
But the ones she loved took priority. But more importantly… Caius knew someone who could purge this thing from her sister. Serah gave a hopeful smile, a hopeful hime to her voice.
”Ah! What's the name of our savior? Before I had to almost… almost end my sister’s life to free her, whoever this man is, he must be really talented”
She of course wanted to be the one to kill the bug, she wanted to hurt it, to make it hurt like it made her and her family hurt but…. It shouldn't matter, the only thing that should matter is that its gone. Yes, that needed to be her focus-her family's safety was paramount to her, whatever got rid of it…. She would be there to help.
”Right… then i’ll go to, I’m not just gonna sit here, I’ll go to Sonora to…. right? I made a promise to Clarity, and I want to keep it”
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 15, 2023 22:42:35 GMT -6
Please Don't....
Serah was lost in her mind.
Her emotions weighed upon her heavily.
So lost in her mind it was difficult to process the people around her as they came towards her.
So much pain that she had been ignoring all this time.
The pain of fading memories
N
N….
It started with an N
N and…. One of her friends helped her save Lighting right?
She wasn’t alone then… she couldn't have been then.
Because… I can’t beat Lighting alone…?
No, not just that they all worked together to do it. So why… was it so hard to remember the details? Was her mind right? Was she remembering this right? The only thing she could envision clearly was…. Her fighting Lighting.
Of Scattered love
She had been so happy.
So happy for Lumina.
She had found someone, she teased her about it. But….
She was happy
But….. it wasn’t what Lumina was doing now.
It was different. A different person.
Starts with a Z…… right?
Someone she met, someone she had hung out with.
But she couldn't… she just couldn't…. Place it. On Lumina’s ship…. Her home…. She could only see….. Her
Did it really…. happen?
And Bonds she couldn't bear to part with.
The Parasite ate way at her inside, in her head. The flood it unleashed gave it room to worm its way in on her, her vague memories not helping her stand her ground.
I saved Lighting…. Alone….? Lighting was strong… Alo….ne? N…no, shut up… please….
That wasn’t right. Even if these memories… wearn’t right… Lighting…. Lighting’s greatest strength wasn’t alone
I saved Lighting…. Alone….? Lighting was strong… Alo….ne? N…no, stop it you don’t… know her
Lighting… She tried to do so much herself, that was true. But in the end….
Bhunivelze…. She stopped him with everyone’s help. That wasn’t… alone… Lighting would never… Like her, I’m strong because….
She waned, her inner turmoil wracked her but…. That was true. Despite all the struggle with her memories. Why? So you can use me like you used my sister? No…. No! Your trying… to worm your way in but…. There's something you don’t.. get….
She took a deep breath, Caius and Lumina’s actions outside of her still lost on her.
You didn’t then…. And you don’t now, and thats why you’ll lose again. Because….. Whatever you might be right about… you’ve never understood the bond we sister’s have… it's not something you can tear apart! She won’t take it, she doesn’t need to… I… I’ll protect her from you, I did it once… and I can do it again! No… I don’t need you, so just go away!
That was right, it was such an intense struggle but in the end…. She had been able to save Lighting, their bond shined through even as they were forced to fight each other.
The two fighting…. It was their bond that allowed Serah, despite having to fight on her own, To fight like she wasn’t, and to reach Lighting and bring her back.
A memory decayed
Parasite's...magic, kupo!.....
Infected……
Can't go to Sonora……..
Serah"
She came to herself in a cold sweat, at last aware of herself
”No! I can go!”
Were the words that first came from her mouth as she came back to herself, she was in a chair, unaware of who had put her there, but it wasn’t all that important…. What was?
She breathed deep, shaking her head.
”That things… not in me… it can’t be… But it wants to be, it won’t let go of my sisters…. Of our family”
She looked up to Lumina, Tears welling up in her eyes even as she looked back down.
”You didn’t tell me….”
Tell what?
There were several things, but it was the nature of the bond the sisters shared to know.
About Lighting
About the Parasite
What else didn’t you tell me?
”But I destroyed it….. With Lighting’s knife I….
She took the knife from her pocket, currently sealed up tight, and looked at it longingly.
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 9, 2023 7:45:00 GMT -6
Am I really....
Her sister was not at all convincing. The quickness of her reaction only cemented how nervous she was about all this. It reminded her of the first date she went on with Snow. She had panicked all before it. It reminded her of exactly that. Her sister not brooding, but nervous about the evening. Whenever she peeked from her cooking she saw the older Farron eyeing the door in between games with Mog. Yes… it was just the same. She remembered Light thinking someone had done something to her, it was…. Difficult to worm her way out of it. But now the similarity of the situation made her noticeably laugh. Though they couldn't see she shook her head, then called back.
It was those memories that told her what to say:
”He’s gonna love it, breath Clarity, you silly sister of mine”
The way she cooed at that ring? It told Serah everything she needed to know, if she was being honest. Everything…. She could say for one sure. One thing that she liked, one thing she appreciated: Like this her sister wasn’t a Soldier. She wasn’t the Savior.
She was just…. Her sister.
That was all she ever wanted, her sister.
”I’d say to give Mog a pity win, but that might just make him more frustrated eh Mog? ‘I’ll overcome my rival myself kupo!’”
She did her best Moogle impression as she teased her friend. She smiled warmly at how happy, if nervous her sister was. It was wonderful to see. A sight she hadn’t seen in so long. In fact she’d have given anything….
…….
……
Marriage??!!!
Oh no no no no! Not before Snow and her that COULD not happen ahh!!
The minor freak out might have been noticed, but it would be overshadowed by one soon to come, that was certain.
”I'm still surprised Claire didn’t send him running for the hills.. His wills pretty great~”
The main course finishing up she picked it up to place on the table, however before that she’d give her sister a cheshire grin as she came out. Oh she had one more thing to bring out, she wouldn't escape~
”Reminds me of Snow actually~”
Serah couldn't help but give a playful giggle as her sister retreated to the newly arrived Caius. She chuckled at the stoic man’s antics, shaking her head.
”Don’t be silly, I meant you three Cai…us….”
The illusion had terrible timing. As Serah was about to comment on the nickname Caius’ form shifted. Becoming a figure from her nightmares. A figure that had caused her so much pain. Someone she understood, but never the less never wanted to see again.
A man who broke the world.
It was only brief, almost to brief for the farron to react and yet her hand still twitched on instinct, almost going towards the gunblade at her side. W…what was that? Was she just being paranoid? T…that had to be it right? Was some part of her still worried about Caius? N…no that couldn't be. She had been excited for his coming, his time with the two of them, she….
The sister’s face contorted the moment she heard that voice again. Previously twisted with her sister’s she could never mistake it.
No
No
……Please no.
Its words raced through her mind. Seeped into her like tentacles of malicious reething through her head. No, no she killed it herself. She remembered the moment. They…. She? No They… definitely they right? But she couldn't remember… but she… she knew the ending, With Light’s knife she ended it! She knew she did. So why? Why… Why was it haunting her?!
She hadn’t turned to face the pair at the table yet, so maybe the panic so clear on her face wasn’t noticed yet. If nothing else though? That delay certainly was being noticed by now. And if not?
The main course finishing up she picked it up to place on the table, however before that she’d l give her sister a cheshire grin as she came out. Oh she had one more thing to bring out, she wouldn't escape~
”S…shut up! Gods leave me alone! Haven’t you done enough?!”
Lighting was…. Was in Lumina? The sister she… she saved back then…. She… but Lumina had never mentioned…. Why didn’t she….?
What's important is...your sister has someone now, doesn't she? Which means you're all alone, Serah~"
The sister’s Farron were stronger than each other in different ways. This applied physically of course, but more than anything it applied emotionally.
Claire Farron could hold up the world if it meant protecting the people she loved.
Serah Farron could cross time itself if it meant being with those she loved.
Claire Farron could, ultimately stand on her own to do these things if needed. That was ‘Lighting’
Serah could not, she did not have a ‘Lighting’ She… was just Serah.
More than anything Serah’s greatest fear was being alone.
Snow, where are you?
She trembled, her hands shook, her body shook.
Serah Farron needed the people she loved to stand, that was a true fact. Without the people she loved she was….
Alone
Serah did not get the chance to comment on the ring, not now. What might have been a beautifly embarrassing moment for her older sister was instead meant to be a potentially dinner ending freak out instead.
You’re all alone, Serah
Slowly she went to her knees, the main dish placed on the ground in front of her. A meal she had so painfully worked on the whole day.
All alone
Snow…. where….?
Pain she had been holding in sense she got here, the parasite uncorked that bottle effortlessly.
Alone
Was she really….
Alone?
Her mind went back to her crystallization.
To when she died to the visions and her soul…
Was…. was that it?
No… no….
My hero… I….
She couldn't…. She didn’t….
If it happened again, who would come for her this time?
Here people forgot.
So many feelings converged on her.
People forgot, they would forget her.
Alone
She’d be alone in the emptiness
And then the floodgates broke in full, to a likely very confused trio behind her. Such tears did not touch the food, but they did stain the floor with their wetness. It probaly looked like a breakdown for anyone else, but for Serah…..
It was all the pain she had been ignoring, all the pain she had tried to keep inside or pretend didn’t exist….
All coming out at once
Yes because it all crumbled down
It all crumbled down with a single bite from a worthless little insect.
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 8, 2023 10:13:44 GMT -6
The Truth Still Survives....
"If you don’t, I assure you she will-rest assured you may soon see the end of simple outfits Caius, my sister is quite the fashionista"
Serah giggled playfully as she said that. Then again perhaps Caius would get lucky, after all Clarity had gone into detail with her on her own… adventure outfit. Her sister had quite the taste in fashions of various kinds. This meant course that if this continued Cauis would likely be doomed to become her fashion guinea pig-for if nothing else she hadn’t had a good man to test those fashions on here.
Well, maybe it wouldn't bother Caius to much in the end, but it would probably take some adjusting. Serah herself was looking forward to the outfit Clarity had made for her!
"A new outing huh? Anyone else I’d ask if you had a nice date planned~”"
She’d pause briefly, smiling mischievously before continuing.
"But, if your anything like Lightning, my guess is you have a mission out there huh? Well, don’t let me intrude on your business! But do be safe ok? This family cares about you, it would hurt us quite a bit to find out something happened to you"
Caius was strong, but for even the strongest of people it just took one bad day sometimes. For the bad guys to have one edge over you that you can’t counter. One edge, and lives change.
One edge… and the world shatters.
But she shouldn't focus on that! Things were different now. The things getting in the way of her family's happiness were gone… Caius wouldn't hurt them anymore. The parasite was gone. There was no danger around them right now, there wasn’t anything TO worry about.
So why…. Did something feel off? Why did something feel like it was looming over her?
Serah was lucky that Caius asked so many questions during the cooking process. It meant that her mind was being taken from such negative lines of thinking. Serah didn’t mind helping Caius as they went, despite how she had teased she’d even give advice when needed. The man did learn quickly though… and in fact gained an intense focus as time went on. Soon enough she didn’t have to worry about his movements much at all in fact! It was quite the sight to behold if she was being honest. When they had finished with everything Serah couldn't help but smile.Caius had been a great help by the end. It led to their conversation thereafter. One that had gone quite well she had to say, put a good air of confidence under her.
"And it’s my pleasure to be on your team Caius"
Serah took Caius’ hand in her own and shook it firmly, a warm, gentle smile on her face. Yes this felt good, it felt nice. To have friends you could count on, and that could count on you. She had to admit there was a certain thrill to it for her to. She couldn't help but wonder…. Had Lighting ever felt that way during her time in the Guardian Corps?
"I’ll let you know when I’m next free then! If the others are anything like you Caius…. I have no doubt that they’ll be a joy… thank you”"
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 2, 2023 9:34:42 GMT -6
The Truth Still Survives....
Tomorrow was the day of her trip. She was glad to help her sister. Lumina had helped her a lot, her and Claire both. But it wasn’t just that, Serah would have done it even if she had been the one doing all the helping. Lumina, Clarity was family, her sister. She would do anything for the people she cared about. She’d go to the ends of the word, to the ends of time.
Well, maybe she was being a little dramatic in her thoughts, but the point was that her family meant everything to her. Lumina had compared her to their mother before… she wished her memories were as bright as hers and Claire’s but… she still hoped she was right. She wanted to make her parents proud of her. Lately Lumina had, funny enough been giving Serah quite push with how often she was cooking. What was with her and Claire cooking so much lately! Geez…. Take all her hobbies why don’t you.
Well… it was after meeting Caius. For Claire she looked up to the man, she had suspected a bit of a young hearted crush at first but… she had the feeling now that wasn’t the case. It made sense Claire would respect, and want to be friends with someone like Caius. It was… ironic though how similar Caius was to ‘Lightining’
On reflex she touched the Gunblade at her side at the thought. ‘Lighting’.....
That memory hadn’t faded despite her sister’s changed form. She still remembered that conflict. Why was that? She remembered the most painful fight of her life but….
That guy
Her sisters…
…..something, something, she knew it was something, and it still gnawed at her. It had been someone important to her sister, To Clarity.
It was someone she had known to right?
Yet she couldn't place it and it…. It hurt and… it made her angry when she thought about it.
She had never been the type to forget the people she cared about, so why…?
Uggh… But Lumina was distracting her from more than she knew. Her goal was having a double effect as she reached the distraction she wanted, but also took Serah’s mind from thoughts like those that raced through her head. Questioning her, questioning her memories. Serah rarely had time to focus on theses things as she prepared for the trip, memorized the crew's names and what they needed to do. Had she had time between these things she surely would have noticed her sister’s conflict but… as it was she only had enough to think she was worried about the trip, and perhaps the dates she had been on recently.
Snow wasn’t here, but she wished he was. After all Snow could handle all of this so much better than she could. Heroes were like that. And…. it would make this dinner so much easier to. Well, she was happy to go, happy to attend but…. Well it was hard to see past the fact that Lumina ‘had someone with her’ and Serah did not. Still, she wanted to have fun. This was just a dinner to enjoy between them as friends.
Besides it was better to focus on the fun things. Mog and Lumina were playing with each other in by the door, no doubt Lumina trying to distract herself form wore on there guests arrival.
”Hey Mog! Make sure Clairity doesn’t try flee to her room ok?””
A clear tease at her sister, one that showed while she of course didn’t know everything,those strange sisterly Serah powers were very much still in effect while cooking.
”Besides, I think he’s getting used to the awesome that is our family~!”
Was she laying it on to thick? Probably, but if it got a laugh or a quip back from her sister it was worth it, better than her worrying to much for sure. To that end she’d continue to make small talk as she finished there meal for the night.
”So what’s the score sis?”
Serah would lean out from the room she was in as Caius arrived and smile. Once she and Lumina exchanged greetings she’d give her own.
”Hello Caius! Dinner just finished you three! A special meal, for a special trio. Ah it’s so roman…. Fun…tic, yes, funtic, that is what this is. So let’s all enjoy~”
Most things were already set at the table, and the strong smell had likely been wafting through the house, namely from the main course in the kitchen about to come out.
Had she over done it? No way! A Farron dinner, meant a full dinner!
Caius would soon learn why Claire and Lumina never went hungry~
Well if he hadn’t already from his previous encounter with her food!
Post by Serah Farron on Mar 21, 2023 8:42:58 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
If your to harsh she will hide things from you
It brought to mind their time on Cocoon. She could trust Snow with anything because as much as she loved her sister Snow wasn’t as harsh with her, as strict and ‘heavy handed’. Light had been a wonderful older sister, and she of course loved her sister but it made things… hard to be forward with her on.
It had been the source of a few problems, one could say.
”Right… that makes sense. I just… I want her to have all the happiness and joy she gave up for me, I… don’t want her to feel like the swing isn’t going high enough”
A memory of older sister and little sister, the older pushing her on a swing. Serah playfully chirped how it wasn’t high enough. It was never high enough. Was that part of why Light tried so hard? That… she questioned it with so many other things. Did she make things harder for Light? For her sister, for Claire? Her gaze looked up to Lumina, Clairty and she gave a half smile. arm smile
”Truth be told… I want that for both of you. We can rely on each other like mom wanted… but, I want you two to be able to live your lives, and find your happiness”
Lumina’s next words made Serah pipe up with a huff, hands to her hips as she gave a quick glare.
”There you go again! You're both always bad talking Snow! He’d understand. Snow is amazing like that. Snow has done so much for me, he’s always been there. I know you both haven’t always been fond of how he does things, but he really is a hero… Clarity, this is the same guy who resolved to find Lightning even when I was the only one that remembered the truth. He couldn't remember but he believed in me sis… and he crossed time… put himself through so much because he believed in me”
She closed her eyes, smiling warmly as she clasped her hands to her chest.
”That’s why he’s a hero, my hero. I have to admit during my adventure I may have dreamed once or twice about him racing in on his ride, picking me up and us going off to beat up Caius together”
Lumina may as well have been lighting itself with how she was trying to get out of this, seeming as if she was trying to find any area she could to bolt to, or change the subject. Unfortunately for the girl she was only….making it worse.
”So you like older men, I see, I get it~”
But even as she finished teasing she’d reach out for her sister’s hands, taking them in her own with a smile.
”Like you, I know, you will, I know it”
Something felt off about saying it that way, in the back of her head. But she’d have to focus on it later. For now, her sister. She nodded her agreement with her words.
”Friends are amazing to have, of course! I don’t know how i would have gotten through without Noel to support me in our journey, Or Leberu and the others to help me when Snow left… they can offer kindness, warmth, happiness… friends can brighten you on some of the darkest days, you know? It’s wonderful to have friends”
Serah giggled as Lumina’s storm cloud formed. It was nice, having sister talk like this… just openly talking with each other over all of this, playing with each other, teasing each other. Just normal family activities. But as fun as it could be to tease her sister she was saved by another type of sister talk:Fashion advice! She took in her sister’s words as she looked over her form as she went over her thoughts on the matter. She did think armor fit? Serah never would have imagined that on her. At least not like Lightining’s. But…. she supposed having some would protect her, and if it looked right and gave her sister a focus… it was all the better.
”I see, I see~ I’m counting on you for it sis. I trust in your fashion knowledge to not make me look like a PSICOM Solder out to strike ok?”
Lumina would get what she wanted, as Serah instead rolled her eyes at the explanation she was given, playfully shaking her head as she crossed her arms.
”Oh no mam were not starting this again! No brooding you’ll understand when your older talk from you!”
Though she said that, Serah also notably didn’t press the issue, to caught up in how Lumina acted to focus on the fact of her knowing about Aoede. It probably hadn’t stopped it long term, but Serah at least wasn’t focusing on it for now. That said another thing that distracted her was how taken Lumina was with the Guardianship deal while she was away. She leaned in, a serious look crossing her face.
”I may not want to pressure her to hard, or you sis, but if i come back to Torensten’s latest tragedy being the after effects of a certain pair of twins antics, you’ll wish I was more like Lightning!”
She said it firmly, and without a chuckle. Ah yes, there was Meanie Miss Farron indeed.
After this however, her scowl would relent to a smile.
”Of course, that said you two should have fun together”
Serah did not have an actual response to Lumina’s hard counter to her mom statement, instead crossing her arms firmly with a red tint to her face. Truth be told it did make her think of family life with her hero. Of all the possibilities they could explore… raising them, helping them learn and grow like she did the kids in her class back home….
It was safe to say, Serah was far more keen on the idea, and probably would be beating her sister there…
And then came the subject of what she’d be doing for her sister. Serah tapped her chin, going over her words. Listening to everything.
”Clarity your asking me not to take unneeded risks while sending me on a mission to save a self admitted illegal product, Light would burn us alive for the thought!”
But it did sound… a bit thrilling didn’t it? And it WAS helping her sister with her business, which she certainly didn’t want to be impacted at all.
…..And it sounded thrilling.
”But…. Finneeee I suppose if you really need it done, I can do it for you Clairty. The possibility of people from other worlds getting involved make it more so. Maybe…”
She had been about to say ‘Maybe Snow will show up’ and an eagerness for that possibility and the thrill it gave off would be hard to hide behind her eyes and expression, even as she tried to. There was no chance of Lumina not catching on to it so she instead tried to move it forward.
”I’ll do it for you then, you know I’d do anything for you Clarity, your my sister… so let’s get this done, ok?”
Post by Serah Farron on Mar 1, 2023 10:04:24 GMT -6
"That's why, yes, to be honest you should probaly be glad she's not taking you to stores for each date, your money would be dry in a heartbeat"
She chuckled playfully, giving a tut tut with her hand. He was fun to converse with and she supposed he had some point. Serah tapped her chin in thought, looking over her meal as if recalling every 'incident' during Claire's earlier cooking adventures. Claire had improved but she was very much the cook for a reason-it was only natural she had a slight fear of it occurring with someone whom she didn't know the skills of. Still, if Caius did blow up the house through his currently uknown cooking skills, she supposed she'd just have to get him to use his merc funds to get them a new one.
Well, she probably wouldn't have to, he'd probably just offer, but she wanted the thought in her head regardless, made her feel better.
"Fine fineeee Caius, you can help, but our next meal out will be over payments on my new house if the place goes up! here we can take turns and..."
She'd direct Caius for the few things she needed done, mainly adjustments, and a few more ingriendts that needed to be chopped and added. Once things were done they were able to sit down and get there meeting started, of which Serah of course listened closely to the man's words. It made sense, Serah had limited understanding of the inner working of mercenary groups, but the function did seem similar to how things worked with other groups she WAS familar with. They protected was the simple term, in different ways at least. perhaps she was oversimplifying but that was how she saw it. it made sense then that if the majority of the group was like Caius that they would need to charge more than some rag tag thugs. They should be properly complicated for the skills they brought to the table. Being able to take down creatures like Behomoths or find people lost to the wind wasn't an easy matter after all.
"That seems normal, your a skilled group, and you want your members to be fairly complicated, which they should with what you do. My fiance, hero that he is had a group similar, though they didn't get payed for there work... well they also used to basicully be a group of rebels but... still, the point is, work like that is hard-i hope people have tried to stiff you out of it any"
As he continued a warm smile came to Serah's face. Learning they were more like NORA than she thought was nice. When they went down to the surface the members of NORA protected the people of the village they made. This reminded her of that, potentially on a large scale given the types of threats that could, and had come.
The kind of threats that needed the power, brains and heart of people from different worlds to overcome, that's what she thought.
"It's commendable to do such things. People need protectors, they need a reason not to look over there shoulder and think everything will he washed away at any moment, no matter what attempts to do that washing. People can smile thanks to your group Caius, true wonderful smiles. Such a thing may seem small... but it's something I personally treasure. I can see the difficulty as well in it, but it's nice that reward can be put aside when it truly matters"
Caius told her about Kraken, she had heard of it, but hearing it in full made it hit harder. This coupled with Caius' statement that she didn't have to if these things were to hard on her made her smile, as she stood up.
"While I appreciate your thinking of me, Caius... your words have had the opposite effect. If anything... it's only cemented that I want to join"
The battle may be endless, but I will never give up
"Evil things need to be stopped, things that hurt, who twist the world or try to break it, whether that's monsters... gods... even people themselves. A light to burn away the darkness that would envelop the world if it wanted. Caius.... I'd be happy to stand with you and your friends in that manner, and to work with your group in general. Things like that Behomoth... like Kraken... like the things in my world... If I can help protect people from excprencing any of them...
she smiled warmly and nodded with conviction.
"Then I guess it's my time to be a hero, like Lighting and Snow, yeah... that sounds nice, I can protect Claire and Clarity, and everyone else, that's what I want, you have a new member Caius, I'll fight with you and your group, when you need me"
She shook her head, giving a tut tut once more.
"We'll see, my families bigger than you know honestly, I mean everyone's not even here... they might not even remember me if they come, or be from when we do. But the bonds we share are there none the less, now and always... heh, and maybe... my family will expand even further, with this new outing... I'd like that, it sounds... just lovely"[/color]
Post by Serah Farron on Jan 29, 2023 12:10:44 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
Serah chuckled a bit. Light and Caius would have gotten long well. Well, they did now, but this was different. Caius was similar to how her older sister was in their old life. Maybe that was why it was easy for her to get along with him, maybe it was also why she could be pretty certain he worked himself harder than he needed to, probably on the regular. Though for all she knew it might or might not be a ruse, the man’s poker face could even out do Light’s in her eyes. It was funny to her. She thought that kind of figure wouldn't be in her life anymore with Fang not around and her sister now changed. It was nice in its own way.
”My sister’s would probably expect something like that haha, But i’m used to the more… rebel look with my fiance, oh not that i’m not sure he'll do something on our big day, he’s great like that, but really you can wear what you want if we're eating a meal… Oh! Just not all… dirty, I don't think anyone would appreciate going into a restaurant with behemoths and sweat all over us, you know?”
Serah frowned, shaking her head. She wasn’t sure what was worse, the idea her cooking reputation would be forever scarred by a burned meal, or the idea of Claire cooking to begin with! Her little sister had improved of course, already better than she was as an adult from her lessons-but Claire was still Claire and Serah had yet to get to the point of leaving her with their little families whole meal! Needless to say she had no intent of that being the case tonight either. She had quite a bit of experience in cooking, so she knew it would be fine so long as they didn't, for example, stay out all night or something. They only planned to go out for a bit however so it should be fine. Even in the worst case she could probably get Clarity to take care of the flames (She still wasn’t sure if she should trust her around the food yet…) On the other hand, if Caius didn’t mind talking about their business here it would let her skip the small worry all together. Plus they’d be here if her sister’s came later and maybe didn’t freak out over the food running and no one watching it. Serah nodded in response. She supposed it did make sense, it as a shame to let down Caius’ kind offer though.
”Claire cooking is a definite no… she’s not improved to that degree yet, though I dislike putting off your kind offer, it… might be easier, besides you can enjoy some of the food to later! Hmm no, your our guest, while i appreciate the offer if were staying i can handle the meal”
She smiled, having got the food to a place where it could sit for now she then took a seat at a nearby table, motioning with her hand to offer Caius a seat as well.
”So… if you’ll forgive my rudeness, you might be correct… While i’m confident the food would be find, this might be easier… though i do insist I make it up to you later. With that in mind… we can talk!”
Caius was a serious, but kind man. And she did like his company. She had the feeling they would be good friends, she had no doubt about it! After all the man was already getting close to the family, She was happy to see that same relationship continue.
Post by Serah Farron on Oct 9, 2022 11:50:34 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
It was finished by the pinkette sticking out her tongue briefly, despite being too far away at that point for Caius to see it. Crossing her arms and giving a childish hmph! As she left for her home. Where she would. She may have also gotten so busy that she got into her usual routine, slipping her mind just a bit that she was well…supposed to be going out. Or maybe she just instinctively avoided that result because of its closeness to stuff she and Snow would do. Maybe that’s why she had the long term meal making, and timing her sisters coming back later on….
…Nahhhhhh couldn't be!
In any case the girl giggled playfully at his wording. Professional indeed, he was definitely the type. Another similar aspect to how her older sister… well, to how Claire once was. Serah wasn’t latching on to to it, but having that familiarity was a nice feeling. She smiled warmly, a wide smile playing on her face.
”Ah I expect next I’ll see you slaying your next Behemoth in suit and tie hmmm?”
Ah so he had met Lumina! Well, Clarity as she liked her to call her. So Caius knew the whole family then at this point. ….Caius knew the whole family at this point….
…..poor Caius.
”That’s nice. You're probably used to this now, but my sisters are kind people, unique, but kind! They really do have the best of intentions, well, usually…”
Her thoughts went to the antics a certain little sister got to. She was limitlessly proud of her sister’s progress in school, but… the ‘parent teacher meetings’ probably shouldn't be happening more than once a week, sigh… still, the teachers seemed just as mixed up as her between her ability in class and her endless pranks-at least that meant she wasn't just doing a terrible job…
Though, she couldn't help but remind herself, if she was younger she’d have been wanting to join in with her sister. She couldn't help but imagine what that would be like… She found herself lost in these thoughts until Caius brought up quite a good point, causing the girl to blink a moment in confusion.
”Huh…?”
It took her a moment to get her thoughts together, before realizing what Caius meant and reacting with surprise.
”Ah! I’m sorry Caius, I guess I just… got into things. I can stop it here in just a bit and continue it after our lunch, I’d hate to mess up your kind offer! I’m not sure why I got so into things…”
She rubbed the back of her head and sighed, it was clear she felt bad about all this.
”It won’t be too long! It is a stew, cooking in one of our pots, so it can stew for a while anyway, you know? I’ll take it off in a minute and we can get going, err… unless you want to just stay and help of course, that's fine too, where are we going anyway?”
After giving the meal that short time it needed to get heated up enough to stew she’d get to work on, if she wasn’t stopped shutting down her fire for time being.
Post by Serah Farron on Sept 6, 2022 7:31:00 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
Well, He at least wasn’t as stubborn as her husband to be it seemed. It was an aspect she liked and disliked about the man she loved. It was a part of what made him her hero and what made him hard headed. Serah giggled at the thought. SHe missed her Snow, she enjoyed this life she was making with her sister’s… as much as it took getting used to, but that didn’t make her miss the man any less. She hoped each day she could see him again.. But she also knew he wouldn't want her to just wallow around waiting on him, nor could she afford to! She had a younger sister to take care of! She smiled gently. Good, she wouldn't have to pull out the discipline then!
”Good Caius, thank you.. Even heroes need their rest you know”
And that was what Serah truly believed the man to be, a hero. His actions in the best and especially today showed it in spades. However as Serah walked off she caught Caius reply to her words, turning a red she blushed, fuming a bit as she called back.
”I have a Fiance you know thank you very much! We’ll be finding you someone just for you! ….now for sure”
She was a bit more concerned on the influence her little sister might be having… or maybe Caius just didn’t show that more playful side of himself usually? Ether way she giggled as she went off back to her home.
The two would soon part ways after this, Serah would go home to find that yes, Claire had in fact been up to her usual chaos in her absence. Claire’s chaos was unique of course, she didn’t seek to hurt anyone or anything, what she did do was sow it in many other ways. Pranks, Pranks, pranks. In school, out of school, and with a certain older sister not around to reign her in? There was bound to be more. Her other sister? She didn’t expect her to always rein her sister in. For one they kept switching in school, so she was a part of it in someone… but.. It was also helping her so it was hard to deny her. On the other hand she was also still recovering from… that guy, the one she had grown to have deep feelings for disappearing on the whims of this cruel world. She was still going through a rough time, recovering slowly but… no, she wouldn't’ and couldn't put things on her, she was every bit going through a similar situation to Claire after all.
Claire had of course received the usual lecture from ‘Meanie miss farron’ on the same hand though, Claire was doing wonderfully in school and she made sure to let her know she was happy about that too. Was that weird? Was it weird hearing who used to be your little sister saying they were proud of them? Probably… but she was. Claire really was a natural at magic. ‘Lighting’ had been talented too of course, but she got the feeling she had more followed the path of the solder before, in order to help Serah herself. Now though… she could follow this path, she could indulge in what was clearly a natural talent for her. Her grades showed it in every way.
She had Mog to, and while he was her rival and partner in crime, Serah also trusted her to help Serah if anything did happen. She trusted the moogle to not allow any harm to come to her if it was in his power. So Serah was able to wash herself up confidently and get dressed for Caius arrival. She was dressed in a bit of fancy apparel, not because of Caius coming specifically but because that was just how she liked to dress, it was something she and her sister’s had in common, albet all in their own style. She wore a frilly pink skirt, with the Frilly short sleeve shirt to match, complete with stockings to finish her bubblegum colored apparel. Caius knocked shortly after she had finished getting ready, and she answered the door with a smile, welcoming him in.
”I guess mercenaries can clean up well to huh? Had practice?”
She teased playfully, giggling. In the background the smell of various foods could be caught, Serah was preparing dinner for everyone later, she had made extra in case Caius himself stayed long enough for it.
”Claire and Clarity, you might know her as Lumina if you’ve met her, they will be here in a while, they're both out at the moment”
She took a moment to check in on her food, adjusting what need to be adjusted, stirring a pot and the like before returning her attention to the man.
”In the meantime… I suppose we can discuss things right?”
