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Well…. [he's a lot bigger, and Yda gives Minfilia a worried look. But… she'll probably be all right. She wraps an arm around Fordola, watching the dragon- and relaxes when he lies back down. It's a little hard to make out what he's saying, but…]

Right. You stay here- and we'll be back as soon as we can. Fordola, hold onto me.

[she'll wait for Fordola to grab onto her before she turns, starting to move- listening, for wherever it sounds the loudest. That's probably as good an indicator as any.]

[ Soon, she'd find it. But it wasn't where the fighting was going on. No, she's been dragged to a quiet area. For she's being healed by Th'ancred... Lyse trying to sit up, insisting she's fine to the Miqo'te. But bloods dripping from her mouth, eyes dulling. But smile not. She still looks so joyous, insisting... she wouldn't die here. ]

--It's weird... [ Lyse keeps repeating, trying to hold onto Th'ancred. The world around her was faint. ]

[She gives the fighting a quick look, moving on- changing, to try to move a little quicker. She almost skids past, but she spots Th'ancred and digs her claws into the floor.]

Lyse! Lyse- [She tries to come in and cuddle up, whining.] Please- you've gotta be all right…

[ Lyse looks up, but she's not focusing. She's got a dull look on her eyes. Even Fordola gasps a little. ] ...An' now I'm-- I'm not ready.

[ She gently whispered the final bit. She thinks Yda is here to take her away. ]

Oh, Lyse- I'm sorry. [she reaches out to try to cuddle Lyse, nuzzling into her.] Come on, it's gonna be okay… It's gotta be. I wanted to get to tease you again.

[ Lyse feels so weak. Her body is weak - but there's the nasty wound on her back. It's been bandaged, sure. But... it feels of void energy. Wait - void energy? ] Please-- I don't want to die. I miss you, but not enough to join you yet...! [ she's trying to joke. ]

[she frowns, putting a hand to it. She's not very much of a healer, but…] What in the…? [she shakes it off for the moment, though.]

…I don't want you to die either. I want- you should live. I… you've spent enough time in my shadow, haven't you?

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...People loved you being around. I had to. I'm sorry. Even when I was ready-- people still needed you. Didn't think you'd ever find out.

[ She's smiling, her eyes are focusing a little. But she also gazes to Th'ancred. Before gazing back at Yda. ] There were so many - I didn't see who hurt me this much. But I took everybody out.

Shh. Shh, it's okay, I get it. [she leans in, to kiss Lyse's forehead.]. I forgive you.

They're- probably gone, but- it's weird. Feels- kinda like the void…. [she glances at Th'ancred, too, tilting her head- does that help? It should give him a little bit of a basis. She focuses on lyse, too, stroking her hair.] You did great, then. And you got everyone this far, too! Right?

Right. Well, Minfilia-- Ascilla's been leading it. She's grown... and taken back her old name, you know. [ Lyse is whispering, as Th'ancred is trying. He's trying. But she seems to be slipping more. Of course, he's shifting to using stronger spells. Tearing at the aether.

But then, Lyse can't help but mumble more. ] You'll get to see a free Ala Mhigo. Like when you were small...

I did see her! I didn't realise she'd taken that name back- but she's done a lot, too, hasn't she. [trying to counteract as much of the void as he can. there's been garlean experiments, they know now, but this seems- different again. seeping into her, perhaps.]

I… oh. [she buries her face against Lyse's neck, trying not to cry.] I want you to see that too- the way it always should have been.

She's been leading the Archon who remained... she's amazing. I could never lead like her... [ Seeping in, corrupting her, the taint isn't clearing out even as he tries. Even as he considers draining it in a vampire-esque manner... it'd be a desperate move.

But that's when Lyse moves to hold Yda. She's not crying, but that's because she's in shock. ] I want to see it, too... but I'm feeling tired, Yda.

That's fine. You just have to be you. [But- they're running out of time, and- he said he'd try everything he could. He reaches out to touch her, gently.]

… I have something I could try. If you'll allow me…

[Yda rubs her hands down Lyse's back.] I know- but hold on. We'll get through this- together.

[and a nod.]

[ Lyse is so gentle as she's rubbed. She has to ask, though: ] Wait, you're alive...?

[ The taste flowing into Thancreds' mouth, however, is wrong. It's like the one that Alphinaud let him sample, pure Void. The sort that would kill a mortal. It's able to be extracted into the air, but...

Why? Fordola's also watching, getting a little closer. Whispering harshly. ] It's-- this can't have been a Garlean attack. Feels wrong - they'd just 'ill her.

I'm alive. I'm sorry I never told you- I'm sorry I didn't come back.

[It's not good- he's not willing to take too much of it himself, but he's still trying to take what he can, to protect her.

Yda reaches out for her with one hand, holding on.]. …no. I mean, they can be cruel, but- this doesn't feel right. I… would they even have this capacity…?

[ She's already looking a little more chipper, but... Lyse puts a hand to Th'ancred first. ] Don't hurt yourself-- please...

...why is there a kid here? Really not making the case for this not being a weird dying dream. [ Yes, she has to ask, as she sort of. Smiles at Yda. It's-- well, she's still in such a state, so she doesn't know how to react.

Aaaand Fordola ignores the question. ] You saw how out of control me an' Zenos' powers were. D'ya really think they'd not give th'Emperors' kid the best of th'best?

I can handle this much- I'm still worried about you.. [But this is an improvement. He tries to drop off as much of the void energy as he can subtly, wiping his mouth.]

Oh- well, she's with me! We're sort of… looking after each other- to help everyone! [this is an awkward conversation she's not quite sure how to handle.]

No, I don't. So… I don't like where this train of thought is going, but… someone's got that kind of ability, right?

...Am I an aunt now, Yda? [ It's another joke, she seems to be stabilizing. But her gaze is still unfocused, her soul still injured. But she'll survive! Though she won't be able to stand proud at the palace. ]

Th'one who changed me? Or-- might be another Voidbeast. We don't know.

You'd be the cutest aunt I know! [Yda grins- though she glances between the two. She'd like that, though she's worried about how they'll take to each other…. She'll need some time for recovery, but- she'll be here, and for now Yda can curl up next to Lyse- Th'ancred still hovering a little.]

…it could be, yeah. [because… she doesn't really want to think it's Y'shtola, but…] Which Voidbeasts would have an interest in us, though…?

[ Lyse moves to let Yda get close. One of the best things about her sister? Neither of them needed to make eye contact, even if Lyse no longer wore a mask. ] Have you changed? I mean, other then age.

[ Fordola then... flops between them, mostly moving to Yda though. Giving Lyse dirty looks that she doesn't seem to see. ] I don't fuckin' know who's got their fangs out for your kind.

[she nuzzles a little, purring.] Yeah! I have- well, I have wings, and feathers- I can turn into a griffin! That's… well, that's what I was for a while there.

Yeah. [she reaches to tousle Fordola's hair a little- at least she's willing to be here!] Guess we'll have to… do research. [oh boy. she groans, a little. but if it means they can protect themselves…]

You can-- that's amazing! But I guess you couldn't just come down and show us, huh. [ Lyse says, closing her eyes. Her trembling eyes, close to tears. ] I've just-- well, I was you for a while. And then... I don't know what I'm doing anymore? [ ;; ]

Hey, we've got others t'push that on. Like the small Elezen and th'other jerks you know.

...Your kid's rude. [ Lyse comments. ]

I figured- I'd probably have run into a spot of trouble. But I could show you now! Though- actually, I dunno if you'd be able to understand me…? [she nuzzles a little closer

They're not jerks. [a little more tousling!] And- I dunno, I feel like we should contribute.

… I blame that on not being around better people! But you're all here now. I'm sure she can learn!

Urgh. But that takes readin'. [ Fordola whines. But she'll help, she guesses... ] If there's other Voidsent, the records'll be hidden. Lucky f'you I know my way around.

[ Th'ancred can't help but see it... the two are so similar. Lyse and this child. He has his theories, but... well. He'd also heard Fordola was taken by a griffin. Lyse sighs a little. ] I just wanna... cuddle you. The craziness can wait a little, right? I missed you.

...I miss so many people, Yda.

I know. I'm not looking forward to it, either. [she huffs a little, and nuzzles, curling up.]. Yeah. I'm definitely lucky to have you!

[she definitely made a scene with that, yes.] We can do that! I think things are dying down- and Minfilia- um, Ascilia now, I guess? She looked okay when I left.

[she reaches out to cuddle Lyse a little closer.]. We're here now. And- maybe we can find some of the others, too?

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