029 [Voice/Action] Forward-dated to after the Malnosso announcement

[mountain_sage]

[In light of the upcoming draft, Saleh will once again turn to the Great Dragon. He sits on the border between the village and the forest with his head bowed and his journal in his lap. Little does he know that his journal is currently broadcasting.]

Such dire circumstances and short notice…but I will not turn away. I will have my allies: Kain, Rydia, Ceodore…Jack…

Still, I would ask for your guidance, Great Dragon, for we shall fight on the morrow.

[He falls silent, taking in his surroundings via Valega, but the journal continues to record.]

Comments

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[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

Hey, Saleh!

[Ceodore's oddly chipper about this draft, even though he should be more subdued for Frey's sake. He's happy not to be left behind again.]

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

...

[He glances at the journal.]

Ceodore? You're looking chipper today.

[Voice]

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

I made the draft list.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. Just take care out there.

Shall we stick together?

[Voice]

[lunarianlegacy.livejournal.com]

That seems like a good idea. Have you seen much fighting?

[voice]

[all7seas]

Funnily enough, I'm ready for a fight right now.

[voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

...Jack?

[Oops, he didn't realize the journal was recording.]

Looking forward to this, are you?

[voice]

[all7seas]

[Grim-voiced response it is.]

Aye. I need to shoot something, you might say. And you're not?

[voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

I cannot say I'm looking forward to it, but it is something I must do.

[Voice]

[hallowedlight.livejournal.com]

You'll be fighting alongside Ceodore and the others? Then I wish you luck.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you.

[Looking closely at the journal, not quite recognizing the man.]

Pardon me, but I don't believe we've spoken before...

[Voice]

[hallowedlight.livejournal.com]

I am Cecil, Ceodore's... [Pause. This is still weird, to him.] Ceodore is my son, and Kain and Rydia are good friends of mine. All are skilled fighters, so as long as you're with them, you've nothing to fear.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Ah, so you are Ceodore's father. I am glad to finally meet you.

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

We'll make it through this, I'm sure. As long as everyone looks out for each other, we'll do just fine.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree.

[He's nervous, being in his first draft and all, but he must remain confident.]

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Stick with us, alright? And if there's anything you need, just say so.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Very well, that would seem a sensible plan. Thank you.

Shall we all stick together? With Kain and Ceodore?

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

We'll prevail in this.

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Kain...it's good to hear from you.

I thank you for the reassurance.

[Written]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Of course.

...and I know firsthand how difficult this enemy can be. We're best off with strength in numbers. [Yes, even Kain has to admit to that, after all the drafts he's been through.]

[Voice]

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

[Cue serious face.]

Is that so? What all do I need to know about this enemy?

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

We'll get through this just fine.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that. And you are?

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Selphie's my name. I'll be with Ceodore.

[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

I'll be there as well. I am called Saleh.