saturday morning to monday afternoon - surprise weekend visit

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[There's a special guest in for the weekend, someone whom a few particular SeeD haven't seen in what's been decades. Cid was sneaky about it and made sure to keep her visit under wraps in hopes of giving them a wonderful surprise; he's certain they'll enjoy their time with her.

And while the secrecy of her visit is in part due to the fact that Cid wants to surprise those who are close to her, it is also in part that he doesn't want to alarm those who might have read about the infamous Sorceress Edea within their history textbooks, the once sorceress who had been possessed by Ultimecia herself. While she no longer possess the powers of sorcery and no longer dons the fearful attire that automatically springs to mind when the ex-sorceress' name is mentioned, he doesn't want to risk the possibility of cadets who still possessed some mild degree of xenophobia.

Of course, Cid hopes more than anything that they will accept her as she is now; a kind-hearted woman who wants nothing more than to repent for the horrors that she participated in against her will. She has even cleaned up the old orphanage immediately after the events of the Second Sorceress War, and is now caring after orphaned children as she once did so many years ago.

Although this particular visitor has aged twenty years like the Headmaster and the President of Esthar, Edea Kramer's smile hasn't lost an ounce of its warmth nor have her clear brown eyes lost their bright, mischievous glimmer.

She's up early in spite of how late she and Cid had stayed up, the Headmaster bringing his wife up to speed on the more recent events with Galbadia, the newsletter, the predicament he now finds himself in over a troubling decision that could very well cost them all.

Edea's currently making her way towards the courtyard having just finished her morning tea and breakfast with her husband. She honestly doesn't expect anyone to be up and is not surprised to find the 1F of Garden relatively empty.]

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[rebellingheart]

[Now Rinoa's not a morning person normally, but after waking up from yet another nightmare there was no way she can go back to sleep. It's been happening more often lately, enough so she's almost starting to get used to being up before the wake-up call. The time that she normally spends sleeping has done wonders for her assignments at least. Rinoa hasn't had to worry about having time to do everything she wants to do lately.

There's no assignments to work on this morning; however, so she decides to go for a walk. Get some time to herself so that she can just think about things, maybe it will help.

She isn't expecting to see anyone really, so it's quite a surprise when she notices that there's someone else heading towards the courtyard. It's even more surprising when she gets a closer look and realizes who it is.]

Matron?

[She's not one of the orphanage kids, but she's been around them long enough to pick up some of their habits. Not to mention she's already figured that maybe calling Edea's name from across the way isn't such a good idea considering. Picking up her pace, she heads over to the older woman's side. This is certainly a great start for what has otherwise been a lousy morning.]

It is you! When did you get here? [Rinoa smiles.] Do the others know yet? I'm sure they'll be really happy to see you.

[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

[Squall was just stepping off of the elevator and moving down the steps when he spots the willowy figure. He dismisses the woman for just another member of staff or even a cadet, approaching her as he's on his way towards the Cafeteria to grab himself a quick bite of breakfast.

That's when he notices who it is, and Squall slows in his steps until he's standing in front of her, surprise registering in his gaze.]

... Matron?

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[For whatever reason, Seifer was up early that morning. Lack of sleep, he'd argue, something. He didn't want to go into details, but he put up with it.

He shouldn't have been thinking about his past here at the Garden, especially as someone looking to the future nonstop, but he caught himself stopping at the sight of Edea, convinced briefly it was his memories coming back to haunt him. There was an air of difference around her, the absence of the power she wielded when he served, the absence of the glory. Seifer didn't want to be around her at this moment, not confronting the past memories he had shut away, but with her making her way right towards him, he didn't have a choice.]

[whiplashings.livejournal.com]

[Quistis has always been a morning person; she's neverliked wasting her day away by sleeping in later than she needed to. Like every other morning, she heads to the cafeteria to get her usual cup of coffee and muffin before heading towards the courtyard of the quad to do some light reading while eating breakfast.

Today is a day different from all the others, though-- the moment she enters the quad, she can tell something is a little different about it, though she can't quite pinpoint what it is. But her wonder is soon resolved the instant her blue eyes catch sight of that tall, willowy figure standing near the large tree off to the side of the outdoor area. Matron...?

Without much thought, Quistis makes her way to the older woman, a hesitant smile on her lips. She represses the urge to give the woman a hug-- she isn't quite sure if it's appropriate, especially with all the years which have supposedly passed. So instead, she tentatively calls out in greeting.]

Matron...?