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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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[So she herself was a little further up on the timeline.] I see. At least you're about the same time frame as me. Serah... she's from a few hundred years earlier.

I figured her memories were a little different. (Probably for the best.) Seems like we're running to our deaths anyway.

No. [That came out more forcefully than she intended.]

I'm not letting any of you die.

Focus on Serah. (No pun intended.) I know what Vanille plans and if she goes, I go.

I don't want you feelin' bad about it either.

Fang... I'm from further on that timeline... you won't remember this conversation when you go home, but Vanille.... you both are safe, and so are Snow and Serah. [May as well let Fang have some peace here.] Vanille will survive when you go back.

(She has harbored a cautious hope, like the last flame in the pitch black night.)

Are you... Are you sure?

Yes. We stopped her. Showed her the Order was wrong. She freed those souls, with your help, your prayers. Those souls will be in the new world, just like you two. I promise.

[Would she lie to you?]

(It's not fair that she breaks down. Burying her face against her knees as she draws them to her chest, her shoulders shake and her breathing is uneven.

They live? Vanille lives?

All this time preparing to die and...

They bloody well live.)

[She stays quiet, letting those words sink in, letting Fang have time to process all of this. As long as she knows Vanille will live, Lightning will not tell her about what she herself has yet to face. Who she was facing.

Better let Fang hope and be happy for herself and Vanille. Her friend deserved that.]

(It takes her five minutes to get herself under control. She wipes the tears from her cheeks with the heel of her hand, not entirely trusting herself to speak evenly.)

What...about you? (Her voice is hoarse and there's a tremble she can't quite hold back.) You didn't say.

[Those tears hurt, even if they were out of happiness. At least the words clearly helped.]

I'm completing my mission. [Which included finally getting answers as to what she had become.] It's the last thing left to do before everyone can be reborn in the new world.

Vague. (In her experience, vague is never good.) I know you're not...

There's somethin' about you that doesn't feel the same. If you could figure it out then we could all start over, yeah?

You know, for someone who just found out the person closest to them is going to live, and that you'll both be together in the new world, you're awfully curious about what'll happen to me. Aren't you happy you two finally get a chance at a new and normal life together?

[What happens to Lightning is between her and Bhunivelze]

Like you don't matter too? (She narrows her eyes, the green flashing in irritation.) I'm thrilled about Vanille and everyone else, but it's not like we'll be whole without you and your temper.

... this isn't a conversation I want to have over the network. Especially not within Serah's hearing. [Or even out of Serah's hearing.]

So we've gotta plan then. I drag you into a hug, armor and all, you complain and make a fuss. Then we talk.

Armor? I don't even know where I left that anymore. I've been here for over half a year. Think I'd stick around in that for long in this place?

[She really doesn't know. After a few weeks, it became odd to wear it when everyone else was dressed in normal clothing.]

... I think Phoenix kept it safe for me. I'd have to swing by Goldenrod then to grab it sometime.

The Queen of Evasions. (She does a mock salute before grinning devilishly.) So I get to hug you out of armor?

(Well that's a rare treat!)

It'll be easier to pick you up.

(Yeah she went there.)

Like I'll give you a chance to get that close to me.

[She can ask Beatrix to get in the way of that.]

(Phfft Pokémon can never stop a determined Fang!)

Don't be shy on me after all this time, now!

Shy? You're strong enough to crush me with one of your hugs.

Only a little! I can regulate it.

Right. We'll see if you can catch me off guard first... you should really be on that ferry if you want to get here. Three days on a cramped vessel. Have fun with that.

I'm on it! (She huffs as if that is obvious.) All the more reason I'll need a good chase when I get off.

Don't make enemies with everyone on board. [She's going to end this conversation with a quick wave.] See you in a few days.

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