He nods, watching the Lupin.]. Right- there's the territories between…. Neither side will be greatly inclined to assist us. But- we'll find a way. We have to- for I'll not see us die that way.
Once we reach the border, there's other escapees who can help. [ It seems Gaius is beginning to lead them. Sniffing the air a lot. Haurchefant is the first to follow, but it seems that Minfilia is going to stick with Thancred. And, uh. Lahabrea is gonna follow at the end. ] One clone, and-- her lover. Your desire to live is... admirable, Eorzean.
Others- that's good news. [That means it's possible, after all. Thancred squeezes Minfilia's hand, gently, and keeps holding onto her, keeping pace.]. Another- do you know much about that? And- she has someone? That sounds like good news. Ah- I'd hope it is.
I know little. She, too, seeked me out - though how she knew of me and my fate, I do not know. [ his tail is... swishing a little. anger. ] It is not something I advertise.
Because you're a traitor? [ Minfilia asked so very casually, and Gaius almost seemed to stare at her. Not just for the question, but... ]
This program is disgusting. She still has that accent. [ an Ala Mhigan one, but he's not going to say it. ]
...I'm sorry. [ She says, then. ] I've been lying a little. My... past is a little cloudy. But I wouldn't-- I hate them. I h-hate them. [ oh no, she's holding her head a little. ]
Thank you, brother. [ The first time she's called him that, but she cuddles into him a little. ] I still don't like the head pain. But we must keep it under control, else--
[ Though Gaius warned that they may be pursued, it seems they've been safe for quite some time. The group has made it to a cavern, strange vines covering the entrance. Vines made of water. Which was good for them, they could drink. There was even a river that turned to a small pond!
They had roasted up wild beasts again, as always. Minfilia was currently skinning the beasts before they were roasted, however. They could use the skins later. But she wasn't alone. ]
...I'm-- are you going okay with this? [ She asks, quietly, before lowering her head. ] I forget you don't remember home. One I'll-- we'll never go back to.
Me? I'm… if I'm protecting you, then it's fine. [he reaches out to touch her shoulder.]. …no. But- maybe you could tell me about the good parts. We could remember that.
[ ...The good parts, huh. She nuzzles into him - she can take a break, can't she, as she tries to hold back her tears. ] When I was still training to be a proper diplomat, we'd often share letters - you were always dispatched elsewhere. But whenever you could visit, it was wonderful. We'd walk to our favorite small park. It's so rare that a tree could grow in Garlemald, but this one could block out the sun and moon. We'd sit there, and eat spicy food to fight off the cold.
[ can he truly not remember? but... this sounds like what they'd do in ul'dah, huh. ] I'd begun to help with the communal garden us in that house had. I wanted you to see it, and be happy.
[He reaches out to pull her closer, trying to offer reassurance. Letters, huh…]. I- that would have been the highlight of the moon, when your letters arrived.
[it certainly sounds so oddly familiar, and he frowns.]. To bring that memory closer to home? It does sound very nice.
It would have been. I imagine... mail delivery is rare, after all. Rumours of strange Moogle who steal letters - who'd believe in them?
...It was nice. Though we don't act it all the time, we were a big family. I hope this crime isn't enough-- enough to-- [ oh, it's too dreadful, and the words are caught in her throat. ]
It always seemed to take a long time. That… would be extraordinary. [not beyond them, admittedly.]
It was- it's good to have everyone, isn't it? I… oh, Minfilia… [he reaches out to wrap his arms around her, pulling her close.] …if we could talk to them- maybe they'd understand.
...If somebody is declared enough of a traitor, they are... erased from Garlemald history. Their family-- their closest-- are killed. [ She eventually tells him, resting on him. ]
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He nods, watching the Lupin.]. Right- there's the territories between…. Neither side will be greatly inclined to assist us. But- we'll find a way. We have to- for I'll not see us die that way.
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Because you're a traitor? [ Minfilia asked so very casually, and Gaius almost seemed to stare at her. Not just for the question, but... ]
This program is disgusting. She still has that accent. [ an Ala Mhigan one, but he's not going to say it. ]
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It's… very strange. I- [he turns to Minfilia.]. Has anyone said anything to you about it?
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...I was told it was because I was stationed in Ala Mhigo and the surrounding regions.
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That… it sounds plausible, perhaps. But- adopting an accent can take some effort…
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We're fleeing. [ She then says, biting her lip. ]
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We are. When we get somewhere safe- we'll talk more about this. Is that all right?
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They had roasted up wild beasts again, as always. Minfilia was currently skinning the beasts before they were roasted, however. They could use the skins later. But she wasn't alone. ]
...Thancred?
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Thancred pauses from helping prepare, looking up at her.]
Minfilia? What is it?
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[ can he truly not remember? but... this sounds like what they'd do in ul'dah, huh. ] I'd begun to help with the communal garden us in that house had. I wanted you to see it, and be happy.
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[it certainly sounds so oddly familiar, and he frowns.]. To bring that memory closer to home? It does sound very nice.
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...It was nice. Though we don't act it all the time, we were a big family. I hope this crime isn't enough-- enough to-- [ oh, it's too dreadful, and the words are caught in her throat. ]
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It was- it's good to have everyone, isn't it? I… oh, Minfilia… [he reaches out to wrap his arms around her, pulling her close.] …if we could talk to them- maybe they'd understand.
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…we can't do anything right now. But- we'll have to hope that they don't. That the others mean more if they're alive.
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[ The next bit is mumbled. ] Though he was right.
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