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[When the video clicks on, it's nicely arranged so that Seles is visible sitting in a chair in her room and her hat doesn't take up too much of the screen. Her hands are folded formally in her lap off screen and she gets right to the point.]

I'm interested in training... So for those of you who happen to be experienced in using swords, I'd like to request that you share your routines with me. I could make my own, of course, but I've heard it's more educational to encompass knowledge from a large variety of people.

And could Cloud respond to me as soon as possible? It's... regarding the same thing!

...Thank you. [Click!]

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Right right.

Anyway, just make sure you don't agree to the first guy that agrees to train you. There are a lot of different styles, and not every one is suitable for everyone. So...I dunno, demand they show you their moves and talk about their styles before you agree to any lessons.

[It's setting in that this guy completely ignored her suggestion...

It's kind of irritating, especially on top of him trying to correct her or something!]

You're awfully concerned. I can handle myself, so don't worry. I intend to train with as many people as I can, and any sparring partners I can pick up along the way will only help with that. In fact, I have a spar to go to right now!

[His come back is out before he can really stop himself. Old habits, they die hard.]

Sorry, I can't help myself. I have a soft spot for darling little girls.

[That's so weird and creepy and yet strangely familiar all at the same time that Seles actually isn't quite sure how to reply.]

What?

[There's a moment pause as he's currently like "GOOD JOB ZELOS GAWD". He's so glad the text option does not include his verbal commentary that must be going on]

Forget it.

[She should be thinking 'creeper alert' far more than she's thinking about how strange that was worded and how it reminds her of a certain someone's way of talking and his reputation.

She must just be hopeful. It's not like he'd spare the time to reply to her even if he was here, right?

Somehow the thoughts upset her further, and before she realizes it she's responding a little emotionally. Some weirdo thinks he can upset her mood when she was so hopeful about things... She wants to show him!!]

I'm challenging you. Next week!

[...Well that escalated quickly.]

What?!

Edited 2013-03-08 00:30 (UTC)

I won't back down from someone who refuses to take me seriously. I mean it! Don't think I can't find where you are if you try to avoid me.

[Now who sounds creepy... except she finds this totally legit yep.]

Are you crazy?! You just said yourself you don't have that much experience- you can't just go around challenging people to duels!

Silence! I'll defeat Colette and I'll defeat you as well! With the help of those willing to work with me I'll become even stronger. I won't tolerate your underestimating of me.

[And for Zelos, having been COMPLETELY distracted by the arrival of his sister, had totally missed Colette showing up here and thus- without thinking:]

Whoa wait, Colette's here too?!

[...Oops.]

You

[It's sent though she meant to erase it, and then she's switching to video.]

[They know Colette. And what do they mean, 'too'?

She looks very serious and doubting as the video turns on.]

Why don't you show yourself? How are you acquainted with Colette?

[ %$#@%&$# ]

[Well, there's no keeping up the ruse after he spectacularly failed at it. So he switches this conversation to private (no need to give himself away to EVERYONE) and then he switches to video. He looks a bit worn from three months of this place- but it's definitely your brother. ]

Think you can guess that one.

Yo Seles. Welcome to Exsilium.

[Zelos. Zelos. Big brother was...

She had caught the signs but the disbelief was still sharp. Why was he replying? Why was he here? Why was he pretending to be someone else like this? Did he just think she was useless, that she shouldn't fight, and maybe that she'd listen to someone else or... Or what.

She doesn't know but she's hurt, and more than a little confused, and completely unsure how to react. She told him some things she would never have revealed if she knew it was him. If she knew he could see it--! The hand that had clutched at her chest in shock drops to her lap where she can clench it tighter even while replying.]

You... You IDIOT!

[Her face is red with more than one emotion, and she nearly smacks the tablet off the table in her frustration.]

That's all you have to say after all of that?! I can't believe you! Why didn't you..... [But she trails off and she's shaking her head, trying to catch the words she wants to say.]

...When did you get here?

Edited (less vague than communicator yes) 2013-03-08 01:33 (UTC)

[...Yep. Sounds like his sister.]

[He meanwhile keeps his composing, the full act on. And you know, just focus on that last question there]

Oh about three months ago.

[Three months. Her face falls and she glances away. She just saw him a little while ago... Is time really that strange here?

And it seems so unreal to be seeing him again. Seeing him alright again...

But her words are in a cold tone as always.]

Well, I'm surprised that the Chosen isn't going around as loudly as usual. I couldn't even tell you were here. [Truthfully...] Were you even going to tell me?

[That title..he hasn't heard it since he arrived here. He really hasn't missed it, and the way she says it? Only makes it sound cut deeper]

[For her pointing that one out? He'll come up with an excuse. It's not a lie really, but it's not exactly the full truth either]

Well you know, got taken to some strange place against my will with all sorts of weird people here- seemed stupid to advertise myself as the Chosen.

I was. [Though I was hoping to procrastinate as long as possible..]

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I don't believe you.

[It's kind of bratty, how she says that, but she feels like she has a right to pout in this way. He was, huh. And when would that have been...! She can't believe this. She doesn't know what to think.

On the one hand, she's so happy to see him. On the other, she's terribly afraid. Worried. Thinking he hates her and wants her gone and now she's a burden here, and someone does know about her illness after all. But she was going to prove herself...

She doesn't want this to get in the way of proving herself.]

Anyway, since obviously you care to know where Colette is more than anything, yes, she is here. She arrived when I did.

Heh, what else is new.

[She's as harsh as ever. he wonders what's got her in a worst mood, the fact he had pretended to be someone else initially or the fact that he's here at all]

[Oh who is he kidding, he knows what the answer is]

[But that explains why Colette is news to him, if she came in at the same time as Seles]

I don't care about where she is more than anything, it just caught me by surprise is all.

[Though he wonders if.... Nah. She's probably from that other timeline or earlier like everyone else]

Edited 2013-03-08 05:52 (UTC)

...Well, now you know. Is there anything else you hoped to accomplish by replying to me here like this?

[Hoped to accomplished? Heh...like he even thought that far. How reckless.]

Do we still have to duel?

Edited 2013-03-09 06:50 (UTC)

[She frowns at that, looking off screen. The only reason she had wanted to fight was-- agh...]

N-no... [Not yet. Not now! Maybe she should hurry this along. Urge him to hang up.

But she wants to hear him some more...]

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