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(Technology is grand, but Fang has no patience for it. It's only thanks to her new furry friend that she hasn't smashed the communicator to pieces.)

Alright, is it on? Can anyone hear me? (The thick accent of a female Gran Pulsian is probably pretty startling to hear anyway. However there is an almost husky edge to this voice, perpetually sounding as if she has just woken out of a long slumber.

Which isn't far from the truth.) M'not sure how much I should say. The world doesn't seem t'be endin.

(The juries out on whether or not that's good.)

This cat thing can't talk. (Yes, she sounds disappointed by that.) So she directed me to this.

(There's a low expletive and a sigh.)

Guess there's no use in hidin' it. I'm Fang and if anyone could point me in the Savior's direction, I'd appreciate it.

(No! That doesn't sound insane at all!

Another button is pressed on accident - technology can take a hike, seriously - and bright green eyes can be seen, narrowed in frustration.)

Where's the off switch? (Have no fear, a Purrloin comes to the rescue, tapping the screen with a delicate paw. Does its grin seem wicked to anyone else?)

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I think I have a couple more exceptions in this place. [Naminé and a kid.]

Sort of. There's those who choose not to evolve. Vanille didn't want to for a long time until Hope convinced her. Hope was an Espurr, and now he's a Meowstic. You won't meet him unless you meet Naminé.

[It could be much, much worse.] I think my Tyrunt will have her beat. He's got a steel jaw and a bad chewing habit.

(She looks pleasantly surprised.)

Nothing wrong with that. (A beat.) You know I gotta meet them, right?

...Dia's gonna be one of those, I bet. I'll toughen her up and let her do what she wants.

(Which will likely include stealing things.)

Did ya name one after me?

[Her face falls a bit at that as she looks away for a moment to compose herself.] I know. One of them left, so you can't meet him. You'll be meeting one of them soon if she comes with us, or stays in Cerulean.

It's the best way to go about it. I let them all know when I hatch or catch them that it's their choice. [Oh boy, wait till she explains that all Pokémon hatch from eggs.]

Never got a chance to. You showed up before I found one that'd suit you.

He went back to his world, yeah? That's good in a way. (She eyes Lightning intently, brow furrowing.) She can follow or stay. I'll still pay her a visit.

(Hatch...) You're talking about the bird ones, right?

So there's nothing fierce enough for me in Sunshine's eyes. (That's a damn good compliment! She'll take it.)

[Losing someone she considered family here is rough on her right now. She hates losing those she cares for.] I'll let her know that. The guy who left... we were both good friend with him, so she's been staying with us. Serah was attached to him as well. You would have liked him. He was a lot like Sazh, except not as much complaining.

No. They all hatch from eggs. Even Beatrix here hatched from an egg.

[She was going to name the Tyrunt after you, but it's a boy.] You are one of a kind, so it'd have to be something one of a kind as well.

Don't get mopey on me. I'm sure he was - is - a great guy, but he's got his world to comfort him. (Smile for her!) Before you know it, you'll have me as back up too.

(Wow.) Dogs from eggs? I guess it kind of makes sense.

(Hey she would rock being a Tyrunt. A Tyrunt with piercings and tattoos.)

Are you flirtin' with me?

[She nods. She'll need it.] Like you aren't already? What, you think you get to start from scratch with me?

It's how this world is. Better not to ask questions. [Skitty's and Wailord's can breed. How is that for weird?

Lightning actually manages to look somewhat stunned before she looks away.] Not that I was aware of.

I'm good, but the distance is a bit of a problem. (If only she could teleport. Clearly that is the answer.)

That's not how I live and you know it. (Questions will be asked; answers will be sought and her curiosity will never die!

A mischievous grin follows Lightning's reaction.) We haven't had much chance for teasing, but surely you're not that rusty.

[Sorry, being fully human her means no more teleporting for the Savior as well.] Three days on a boat, and then you'll complain about us being too close together.

Then ask a Breeder. There's plenty of them around. [Or someone who just happens to study Pokémon biology.

Oh if only you knew how much she actually missed someone to tease properly. Let her ease back into it.] Been kind of too busy for any sort of teasing. Plus, there's no one here who can throw anything right back at me.

You're on. (Fang has a surprisingly high tolerance for family and friends, thank you very much Light.)

Maybe I will. (Though it's almost more appealing to find out by herself. If she is going to stick around, she wants to learn about the world through experience.)

Fire away! Think of it as a verbal spar. (And if Light somehow hits below the belt, Fang will likely just laugh it off.)

[That much is for evident from their travels together.

She lets out another snort.] Meaning you won't unless you have to.

[Actually sparring would be more fun. Light's rusty on that even more.] Did you really miss me that much?

(She manages an innocent expression.)

Anything's possible!

(But no Lightning is right.

FOR SHAME!) Do you have to ask?

The day you ask someone is the day I do something idiotic.

[Not that she hasn't already a few times since being here shhhh.

She shrugs.] Should I ask how much instead?

Like facing down an apocalypse by yourself?

(Light, we have to talk. Your hero complex is unhealthy.

Her gaze drops.) Words aren't enough.

What? That's idiotic?

[Hey, she's managed to do it herself this far! Well, at the end of the world that is.

She watches her friendly carefully.] I take it it's more of a 'you'll have to show me' type thing?

Only if you have friends that are willing to help you.

(Not that she's blameless. She would've hurt Lightning if it meant saving Vanille and that makes her feel...dirty.)

Do you mean you're expecting some kind of enthusiastic greeting?

[Let's just say that yes, she's doing it without her friends right now.] I know. You guys are to tenacious to let me do anything on my own.

[That's exactly what she's expecting.]

Serah gave me one. You afraid I'll hit you if you tried?

Tenacity is only part of it. (The other part comes from simply caring about her.)

I could scoop you up before you had a chance. (And she will.)

That sounds just like you. I still think Snow has you beat on that.

[You get an eyebrow raise.] Isn't that something you'd do with a girlfriend or something?

[SERAH HAS BEEN WATCHING ROMANTIC COMEDIES WITH LIGHT.]

Snow will never have me beat. (She'll fight him to the death! ...or something. She's actually fond of him, so.)

...what've you been watching? (Please tell her. Fang leans in closer, eyes twinkling.)

The closest you'll get to Snow here is Serah's Empoleon. Knock yourself out.

[It's embarrassing, she's trying not to blush.] Movies that Serah rents. That's all.

That's not a fair fight. (Hitting animals is only okay in life and death situations.)

...what are these movies about?

He'd actually love it. He likes showing off.

.... they're called romantic comedies. Serah loves them. [Light never knows what to pick, so Serah does it all.]

Sounds like the big lug.

(Hold the phone.

Romantic comedies?

And Lightning Farron?

Fang is even more fond of Serah.)

And they got you thinkin' about having a girlfriend?

That's an understatement.

[And that makes a flash of pain come across Light's features before she looks away.]

No.

[When she looks back at the camera, the mask she once had at all times way back when she and Fang first met was there once more.]

I don't have time for something like that. They're just movies.

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