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[banworthy]

Hello.

How are you all doing? [ A beat. ] Actually, you all know I don't care so let's ignore that question, hm?

So, who would like to have their fortune, romantic future, or whatever told?

I know, I know... tarot is still a [ Longer pause. ] hobby of mine, but one you get to reap the rewards of today.

Fun, right?

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[banworthy]

It is, for them and for me.

[ A longer pause. ]

I hope you have been passing the time reasonably.

[devota]

I have been.

[Said mildly, though the fact that she admits as much is proof that it's a true statement. Not that Claudia is the sort to lie.]

Have you seen the giant birds? They're quite cute.

[banworthy]

Giant birds?

[ Excuse you. Been isolating himself in a hole for a month and a half, like a normal person. ]

[devota]

Yes, they're called chocobos. Apparently they're native to some of the worlds people here are from. They're the size of horses, and eat plants that look like giant cabbages.

I found one with [noticeable hesitation] Heather... that was bigger than a draft horse.

[banworthy]

[ Whatever.

But more importantly -- ]

Are you two getting along?

[devota]

I have not spoken to her recently.

[Heather told her to leave her alone, and Claudia loves Alessa enough to respect that.]

[banworthy]

Same here.

And that's probably for the best. [ A small sigh. ] I won't tell you that she'll come around. I have no desire to lie to you, anyway. She will probably hate you until the end of her days, and I find that just fine, too.

So, be fine with it as well, okay?

[devota]

I'd find is stranger for her to not.

[It's not said with any amount of self-loathing, because it's true. On a very basic level, Claudia understands why Heather hates her. She wanted Heather to hate her.]

I suppose it doesn't matter too much; there's much to do, with the missions that happen here.

[banworthy]

I'm pleased you're not being delusional about this.

[ As pleased as he ever is about anything, anyway. ]

You're right. There's still far too much ahead of us.

[devota]

There is.

[So, so much to do. And they have even less avenues than they had the first time.]

It's difficult to know when there will be a more draining mission, after all.

[They have their work cut out for them, if they're going to start working on rebuilding the Order.]

[banworthy]

Well, I've acquired something...

... so it'll be a place of quiet meditation for us.

[devota]

Have you? I wouldn't mind seeing it.

[A place to practice their religion in peace sounds wonderful.]

[banworthy]

Then you can come see it.

[devota]

Where is it?

[She's eager to see what he's been able to accomplish.]

[banworthy]

I'll show it to you.

[devota]

Of course. If it's somewhere near where I've been, I can meet you.

[She can just. Teleport to him, in other words.]

[banworthy]

[ With mild irritation: ]

I have no idea where you've been.

[devota]

[Completely unbothered:]

Well, tell me the nearest landmark.

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[banworthy]

[banworthy]

Knollville.

[devota]

I know where that is.

[She could just. Pop right over, but refrains until Vincent says something. It's less... abrupt.]

[banworthy]

Very well.

Come along, then... as a powerless person, I can't change much.

[ Sometimes, Vincent just likes to not have a good time and sometimes, he just likes making jokes about himself. ]

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[devota]

You do seem to be doing well for yourself.

[Perhaps one of the only good things about their relationships is how Claudia never especially minded Vincent's lack of power. It never factored into their relationship when they were younger.]

[devota]

[And then she quite suddenly appears.

Hopefully Vincent is nearby.]