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[crystal_stasis]

[Serah knew instantly when she glanced around that she was no longer in the Bodhum Vestige anymore. It was impossible for her to be there when she’d fallen into a tree suddenly. If hitting branch after branch wasn't a good enough wake up call, what else was? She finally stopped when she fell to the ground. Everything ached as she lied in the snow. As she started to push herself off the ground, something fell and hit her.]

Ow! What the heck was that…?

[Checking to see what it was, she noticed some sort of device lying in the snow, going to grab it. She wiped off the snow off of the device. She pushed herself up out of the snow as she sat down in the snow. Glancing around, this place really was different. She’d never seen any place like this, but then she’d never really traveled much. Sitting there in the cold, she ached all over. Obviously from the fall, but more than that her back hurt the worst.

One obvious thing was that…. It was cold and snowy. That was made clear while she sat there shivering. She wasn't  wearing her normal outfit, but this plain white dress was hardly a good idea in this sort of weather. Back in Bodhum, it was still warm out. She would simply have to figure out why her outfit changed later. She stood up, patting the slow off of her as she searched for somewhere warm. She also noted to herself that people here… they all had wings.

As she was walking, she felt a little sick from time to time. It must be because of this weather. As far as she knew, she was still supposed to be a crystal. Did she get free from crystal stasis faster than most people? Looking to her arm, she noticed her L’cie brand was still there. She stopped at the sight of her brand, shivering a little.]

It looks like I’m going to have to worry about this later

[Finally setting sights on a restaurant, she hurried inside, immediately feeling the warmth. Now that she inside a warm building, she hurried to the bathroom to look at her L’cie mark. It seemed to be… scorched over, but what did that mean? Did that mean that she still had a Focus? Was she going to end up a Cie’th after all? Upon looking in the mirror, she froze. Not only did she see her L’cie mark, she also found…. Wings? Why did she have wings on her back? She hadn't really thought about what her body ached when she fell because she figured just falling down itself was enough to answer that.

Pulling at her wing, she had to check to see if it was real or just some weird fashion statement. When she accidentally pulled a feather, she felt a sharp pain; the kind of pain that caused a gut pain. What…? What did…. that mean? Were these wings…. real? There were so many things to worry about right now. These wings, her L’cie mark, and… was that a bar code on the back of her neck? Was that just there to be there? Was there for a purpose that she didn't know yet?

All she knew was that she was definitely scared of what happened at home and what was going on here. Now she just needed to see if anybody was around. She had so many questions that she needed to be answered. Heading outside of the bathroom, she searched to see if somebody else was around.]

Hello? Is there anybody here?

[OOC/EDIT: Woops! I forgot about the New Feather dress >_>]

Comments

[niceguypose]

[And it is a waiter of this restaurant who pops up from seemingly nowhere to greet her with a bow.]

I am here! To serve you.

[crystal_stasis]

Oh! H-hello.

[So there is somebody here. Great! She has a lot to ask about. And he seems to have wings too.... Were they dead or something?]

Uhm... Excuse me but.... where are we?

[niceguypose]

Greetings! [He gives a quick, energetic bow.] We are currently in the Seventh Heaven restaurant! [Because clearly that's what she was asking.] Would you like anything?

[crystal_stasis]

Oh uhmm... [Now that he mentioned it... She was pretty hungry. Being stuck as a crystal sure did a lot to your hunger.] I don't have nay money on me....

[risingwinds]

[Seventh Heaven may not be the same as it used to be, what with Sanji's disappearance, but that hasn't stopped Ventus from swinging by anyway. Sometimes it's nice to eat out. It's a more social experience than whipping up his own grub at home, where his only company's his roommate.

So, when Serah starts wandering around, Ven immediately perks up, cracking great big smile.]

Hey, you looking for someone?

[She looks like a newbie, anyway, given her attire.

And contrary to this dork's icons, he's actually around eighteen.]

[crystal_stasis]

[At the sudden voice, she flinched slightly. She'd gotten used to people avoiding her after turning into a L'cie. It didn't last long, seeming as she was able to cover her mark and identity for a while. After that she was right back in the Vestige.]

Oh uhm... I guess you could say that. Do you know somebody with pink hair like mine? She has a short fuse and is most likely still fighting to get out of here. Her name is Lightning.

[That was... if Lightning was even here....]

Or a tall guy with blonde hair and a hat. He has a long tanish coat... His name is Snow.

[risingwinds]

Pink hair?

[Huh, it's funny she mentions that. Ven nods without even a second thought; after all, he's not one to forget a face all that easily.]

Yeah, she's here right now! I think she showed up about a month ago, trying to find a way outta this world.

[Obviously that hasn't worked--it never does, but Ven really can't fault her for trying. As for the other friend, however, Ven's smile fades.]

I'm afraid I haven't seen the other guy you're describing, though. Sorry about that...

[crystal_stasis]

[Lightning is here! In most cases, Serah wouldn't be happy to know that but... It's been so long since she'd last seen her sister. It appears that she hadn't been here long either. She does feel a little relieved though.

The news of Snow not being here... That was disappointing... At least she could see her sister again. She wanted to see Snow too.]

That sounds like her. Would you happen to know where she is?

{Action} 1/idek?

[strikeoflightning]

{Lightning stops in her tracks when she hears that voice. She would know that voice anywhere. Yet instead of feeling elated, a tight ball of worry surfaces and takes hold of her heart. Even breathing isn't easy anymore.

They brought...}

{Action} 2/5

[strikeoflightning]

Serah...

{Before she even finishes saying the name, she is turning around and sprinting in the direction the voice originated. As she rounds a corner, she sees her.

Pink hair, right stature...}

{Action} 3/5

[strikeoflightning]

{What if this is a trick? She had pounded on the barrier recently. Other residents had told her she wouldn't be punished, but how could they be one hundred percent sure about that?

Shakily, she grabs her gun-blade and unsheathes it.

She has to be sure.}

{Action} 4/5

[strikeoflightning]

Turn around and face me. {Her voice is authoritative. She doesn't want an argument. She wants proof.} What's your name and where were you born?

{Action} Done!

[strikeoflightning]

{Her eyes sting as she takes in the little details of her sister. This has to be Serah. Her heart is screaming at her that her eyes aren't lying. But she has been tricked before and she can't take the chance again.

Besides, even if this really is Serah, she has a whole slew of other problems on her hands.

How is she going to keep her safe?}

{Action} 1/Idek

[crystal_stasis]

[While Serah was wandering around, trying to find answers.... She thought she heard a familiar voice...]

{Action} 2/Idek

[crystal_stasis]

[She knew that voice! It had to be....]

Lightning?!

[And now she's looking around. Once she finally showed up, Serah felt both relief and sad. She was so happy to see her sister again but.... Being stuck here... She didn't know what to think about this place right now...]

{Action} 3/4

[crystal_stasis]

[Wait.... Why was she....?

Seeing Lightning made her happy but then.... her next actions... It made her think of the time that she'd confessed to her sister that she was a L'Cie. Why was she doing this again?]

Lightning... I....

{Action} YEP DONE NOW

[crystal_stasis]

[Calm down... It was probably because of this place. She let out a deep sigh.]

My name is Serah Farron and ... I was born in Bodhum.

{Action} 1/2 FEELINGS~

[strikeoflightning]

{Damn it all, this is Serah. The way she says her name - that special inflection - and how she pulls herself together after seeing her gun-blade. Lightning lowers her weapon and sheathes it without a word. Then the space between them is crossed and Serah is pulled into a tight embrace.}

{Action} 2/2

[strikeoflightning]

Why did they bring you here? {Her voice is unsteady, but her grip is strong and protective.} I want you somewhere safe!

[supportively]

[mikoto is just taking a walk when she overhears serah and sees her wandering around seeming like she is looking for someone or something] You look a bit lost, do you need any help at all?

[crystal_stasis]

[Hearing a woman, she turned to see who had spoken to her. Once she looked, she noticed that she, too, had wings.]

Oh um.... Yeah. Do you know where we are?

[One question at a time.]

[supportively]

We're in Luceti. You're new here then?

[Action] I DIDN'T FORGET TO TAG THIS really...

[knightofratatosk]

[Normally Emil wouldn't pay much attention at all to someone coming out of the bathroom, either in the restaurant or anywhere else. Someone emerging from the bathroom in a New Feather dress with a confused expression on their face, however, immediately causes him to look up from his milkshake and give her what he hopes is a reassuring smile.]

Hello there! Did you just arrive?

[Action] YOU WERE JUST BIDDING YOUR TIME RIGHT?

[crystal_stasis]

[Looking to who spoke to her....]

Oh uhm.. Yeah. Is it that obvious?

[Action] RIGHT.

[knightofratatosk]

[Emil rubs at the back of his head, looking a little sheepish. Okay, maybe that had been a bit rude of him...]

Just a little. It's kind of hard to miss the New Feather outfits.