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[The journal falls open and picks up the soft sounds of a teenage boy's slumber. After a minute, it's interrupted by an wet snort.] Ugh... go away.

[Shifting. It sounds like someone tossing around on straw.] Noishe, I'm trying to sleep here. [His fingers curl into rough fur. He grumbles and tries to shove the disturbance away, but it's far heavier than he anticipated.

He opens his eyes.]

Wha— ... you're not Noishe. And this isn't my house.

[followed by, louder--]

Where are your eyes?!

[ooc: Lloyd is waking up in the stables with his baby. Hope this is okay! ♥

Also I am going to sleep now. Tags when I wake up.]

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[the lat time Lloyd left, Colette spent a long time thinking about what she would do if he came back, what she should do if any of her friends came back. The conclusion that she finally came to was simply to... enjoy what time they might had. But she's still so happy to see him that she can't resist running up and throwing her arms around him. Yeeeeep, you've been tackle-hugged Lloydo]

Lloyd! I'm so happy to see you!

[sajklsakl;saf] Whoa! [He staggers back a couple steps, but manages not to fall.] Hahahah, it's good to see you, too. [His beam softens into a warm smile; he has no issues hugging her, but he's even more concerned than he was thirty seconds ago. Just how long has she lived in this freaky place without his knowledge, or anyone else's?

How long has Colette lived here alone?]

We really got into trouble this time, huh.

[she won't hold onto him for too long, and once she lets go and bounces back, laughing sheepishly]

Oh... yes, I guess a little bit. But you really shouldn't worry, this place has a lot of wonderful things! [oh! but she pauses and realizes that she's babbling and he just got here] Oh, I'm sorry, has anyone told you about where we are?

[He lets her go, hands settling on his swords.]

It's called Paradisa and it's a world that isn't near ours. That's all I know.

What's going on, Colette?

Well, that's right! This castle is called Paradisa, and it's magical. It can take people from many different times and world, and we're trapped here until the castle sends us home again. Um... oh! When people come and then leave again, they forget the time that they spent here.

... The castle? That thing is alive?

[He doesn't like not being able to remember things, but he already figured that part out at least.]

I guess so! I'm not really sure, I don't think anyone knows...

But a lot of people are working hard to understand it, and find a way home!

That's good. [He sounds a little distracted. There's a lot to take in, even with Colette explaining. His eyes never quite leave her face.]

You've been here a while... haven't you.

[ah... she nods, but makes sure to keep smiling so he knows it's alright]

Yes... I think it's been nearly three years.

[He surprised by that answer. Three years? How could anyone be here that long? How could anyone stand it? The past three years have been filled with so much growth for Lloyd and his friends. Colette's journey, the rediscovery of Lloyd's family, reuniting the worlds, collecting Exspheres, trying to improve Tethe'alla and Sylvaranti relations...

These things happened to Lloyd, but did they happen for Colette, too? He remembers all those nights of journeying with her at his side: the stories they'd tell, the experiences they'd reminisce about, their attempts at counting stars, the difficulties taking Exspheres presented, and how she'd quietly support him through peoples' disagreements.]

Three years?! Colette--

[All his quiet strength crumbles to concern, the same thing he felt the first time he realized what she was going through. He feels as stupid as he did back then. And just as scared.

He gently tugs at her gloved wrist, then pulls her into a warm, wood-scented hug. He's not sure what she's feeling, but he's ashamed of his own nonchalance. Who knows how many times he's been here and left? And Colette... stayed here. Stayed the same...]

I'm sorry.

[she doesn't expect to be pulled into a hug like that. She'd gotten used to telling people that she had been there for a long time... they would just seem surprised, or comment on what a long time that was that she had forgotten... something like that might be hard to hear. She feels a little guilty... or maybe it's the feeling how long that really is]

[but she eventually relaxes in that hug... and hugs him back. She shakes her head, and giggles softly (more out of reflex than anything)]

No, Lloyd... you don't have be sorry, i-it's not your fault!

[At least she's not trying to lie about it. They wouldn't be such good friends if they weren't completely honest with each other about things like this. It took the first journey for them to figure that out.]

I know. I know it's not my fault, but I just...

[He looks so guilty. He rests his cheek against her hair.]

I should have brought you home.

[she shakes her head a little, not too much because the weight of his head on hers is comforting, but enough to show her disagreement]

No, it's... being here hasn't been easy, but I'm really grateful too! I've made wonderful friends, and I don't think it would be right if I left before they did.

[That's so Colette. It completely startles him out of the darkness he's brought down around them. He smiles finally and straightens to look her in the eyes. His hands come to rest on her upper arms.]

Then... we'll look for a way to send everyone home together. No one deserves to be alone in a place like this.

[His smile brightens.]

How about it?

[and just seeing his smile fills her with a warmth and happiness.... yes, it's okay that he's here. She was so convinced that it was wrong to hope that friends would come here but, this couldn't be wrong, could it? Things would be alright, things just tended to be more wonderful when Lloyd was nearby.

So she nods brightly, returning that wonderful smile.]

Yes, I think we can do it! And... I'm really really happy that you're here.

[He's not expecting that last part. He lets Colette go so that he can rub beneath his nose, turning a little pink himself.]

Me, too. [Ahem.] Can you show me around?

Oh! Yes, of course! [hehe, she does a silly little movement and looks around.. like she's going to see something that she should talk about]

Let's see... if you woke up here, then I guess we should go find your room.

[He rests his hands on the hilts of his swords, an easy and comfortable pose now that he knows something isn't going to pop out and grab him. Frickin' eyeless buffalo.]

Oh... right. I have no idea where to start. How will I know which room's mine?

Your name will be written on it. It might take a while to find, but I don't mind I think it will be fun to look for it.

[Lloyd looks at the castle, then looks at Colette, and then the castle again.

He really hopes she doesn't trip through a wall while they're looking.]

I think so, too. Let's go!

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