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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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You're not a goddess. He's allowed to be as stubborn as you.

(And even deities can be defied.)

Ah.

(Why bring up the part about "a lot of people loving her" if Lightning doesn't love her too?

Poor Sunshine.)

How you handle it is up to you, but I think it'd be a shame to lose someone so special to me. Maybe you can't be in love; so what? You can love her as a friend or family.

Nothing is a waste if you ask me.

[She was about to argue that... but she drops it.] Right.

[If she wasn't holding her gear, Light would cross her arms right now to show her displeasure.]

That's the worst part! She... never gave me a definite answer that was a yes or a no. But since Serah is friends with her sister... I at least can be courteous. I call her a friend, and that's all she is. There won't be anything else. I don't want her to hurt me anymore.

[Still not going to name names because if there is one thing that would make it worse, it would be Fang pestering Elsa about this.]

(Fang is impervious to Lightning's moodiness. Or she has a death wish. Either or both.)

Etro, Light, did you even wait for an answer? (She would face palm, but she knows she's on thin ice.) Courteous my ass! You haven't finished your conversation!

(Figures. The woman who can take down gigantic monsters is afraid to open her heart.)

Look I know it hurts. I've been rejected too. But giving up isn't the answer.

I did! Repeatedly. [Serah can be asked about this.] Now, when we do talk, I don't even bother since it goes the same way each time. We exchange pleasantries, and talk about our sisters and Pokémon. That's fine with me. Besides, I have a feeling she's latched herself onto someone else already.

[It could be a lot worse. She could have turned the gear off right after you insisted she could be in love, too.]

You? Rejected? I find that hard to believe with how stubborn you are. I need to focus on my sister, and now you, to keep everyone out of trouble.

My tactics wouldn't help much. I'd probably tell her just to kiss me to break the tension. (A nice loud smacking one that would get them both laughing.) If you're thinking she's found someone better, you're an idiot, Sunshine. She missed a great opportunity.

(No. :( )

I was once young, ya know. I'd launch myself full force at...whoever...and sometimes that'd end with me on my backside.

Yeah, my way of breaking the tension was to just walk away in the end. Want to know the truth? I don't think it would have been good for either of us to be together. [Doesn't make her feel less bitter about it.] There's no way she could have kept up with me.

[This will earn you a head shake, Fang.] So now you take your time?

You're a tough nut to crack, that's for sure. (But the effort would be worthwhile...for someone like Fang.)

I'm the oldest hag on the planet, Sunshine, or did you forget? Who'd wanna put up with me? (And her past. She had become a world annihilating monster.)

I keep hearing things like that about me. [Was she really like that? Lightning thinks she's actually become more open since coming here... maybe not.]

I put up with you. Not exactly young myself anymore. [It's even worse when a drunkard makes fun of your age.] Besides, anyone who doesn't want to put up with you is an idiot.

You're only now payin' attention? (It's amusing in its own way but Fang's voice is soft.)

I force myself on you. You don't get a choice! (Her cheeks turn bright red and she coughs.) Is that right?

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I was kind of busy being the Savior before I got here. [Now she has more time to think.]

Same difference. We're stuck with each other. [Oho guess who has a victorious smirk now.] Yeah. It is.

Your time has been freed up! Time for some introspection. (And if Lightning needs some guidance when it comes to her positive attributes, Fang is ready to give her aid.)

If you say so. (Her voice is gruff.) I think you like complications.

Not too good at the introspection part. [At least in her view. No, she was actually really good at it. It was a constant thing, but hey, that would be admitting that you spend just way too much time thinking about things. Like poets do. Just no poetry in this case.]

The harder something is to do, the bigger the reward.

You like to think you're not, but I can see that pretty head working every second you're awake.

(And even when she's asleep. Lightning tends to have this little...frown.)

Are you callin' me "something hard to do"? Maybe you're not so shy after all!

Are you trying to say I'm the type to get lost in thought?

[Wouldn't Fang love to see that lack of frown when sleeping since Serah's here.]

It's hard to be shy around you. Never get the chance to be.

You're one hell of a double-tasker. I don't think your mind is always on what's in front of you.

(She'd probably try to pet her hair.)

S'not my fault your l'Cie mark was in such an interesting place.

It comes from being a soldier.

[Always looking ahead, but keeping things in the back of your mind close for recall.]

T-That... [She frowns, narrowing her eyes.] Don't tell me you enjoyed the view.

Can't be helped, I know.

(She's not blaming her - just acknowledging that there's a lot more brewing under the surface than Lightning lets on.)

Will you hit me if I said I did?

It's helped keep me alive this long.

[She raises an eyebrow and watches Fang for a moment.]

So that's a yes. Haven't decided if or how hard I'm going to hit you when I see you.

I'm glad you're alive.

(She meets her gaze unwaveringly, slightly amused, but there's something sad about her smile too.)

I'll be on my best behavior around Serah, promise.

You're not the only one.

[She snorts and shakes her head.]

And if you aren't, she can hit pretty hard, too.

Yeah, probably not.

(She shifts awkwardly before snickering.)

Taught by her big sister, I bet.

Didn't have to teach her much. For looking so harmless, she's a fighter.

[Enemies beware of the cute girl with pink hair.]

Must be in the genes. You two would've had a blast growin' up with Vanille and I.

Would have been nice to have a big family like that. I think we did alright on our own in the end.

I'm not judging you, Sunshine. I think you're good for each other. But now that we've met and all...

Makes me wonder.

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