002 - Hope [Action!]

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[He had no idea how long he'd been trapped in there, but thank god he was allowed out now. He had no idea what had caused him to get such an icky and debilitating disease but he was just praying and hoping he'd never have to deal with that ever again.

He reveled in the fresh air swamping around his nostrils. He moved towards his room, not that he could really call it that after not really spending much time there. He wanted to see everyone too.

He moves through the quad, he took his time, taking in the scenery again after such a long time. He smiles to himself and sits down on the bench he had the first time he'd come to the quad. He sighs and looks out over the quad.]

I should probably go and see Snow and Vanille and Serah... they were probably worried.

[He spoke aloud, not really taking much action on his words except to swing his feet lightly.]

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[kat-asks-later.livejournal.com]

[The first thing Hope hears is--barking. It suddenly stops, though bounding in front of him is a large fox with a bright red rubber ball in his mouth. He prances around with it, paws it about on the ground, and then picks it up again, offering it to Hope.]

Arf!

[Not too far behind comes a red-headed pointy-eared woman, panting just a bit as she dashes up to fox and boy.]

Trying to make friends, are you, Kitsune?

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Hope blinks down at the little fox. He'd seen a lot of interesting creatures in his travels, but nothing that looks like this.]

Oh- huh?

[Hope jumps to attention when he hears the female voice, then immediately relaxes a little when he see's it's not a nurse.]

Sorry- I thought you might have been the matron running after me.

[Slightly embarrassed he looks down at the fox.]

He's interesting. What is he?

[kat-asks-later.livejournal.com]

He's a fox. Also my pet, though he's more a partner than just a pet. Even if he's the most troublesome.

[The elf woman kneels down next to the fox, taking the ball from his mouth--which just makes said fox bounce away expectantly, yapping, before he looks at Hope.]

I think he wants you to throw it. Would you oblige him? His name's Kitsune, as you probably heard. I'm Katsura.

[It's hardly school time, no need to intimidate him with titles. She offers Hope the rubber ball with a smile.]

[subjected]

[ After several weeks of seeing his name on the roster but not actually seeing him in person, it's somewhat of a surprise to Claire when she spots Hope Estheim out and about, entering the quad.

It's certainly not a pleasant surprise, however; instantly her mood is darkened as she follows him in, expression serious as she subconsciously smooths out her - dark-colored, distinctly PSICOM-esque - uniform. As much as she'd like to avoid directly interacting with any of the Pulse l'Cie? She really can't deny that she's curious about what his reaction to her will be too. Surely it's hard to put on the insane friendly spin when faced with the woman who tried to kill you, right?

Maybe. ]

... No doubt. [ And her voice carries an unusually grim tone to it as she stops behind where he's seated-- disgusted, almost... ]

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[It takes him a moment for the voice to register. A great big smile spreads across his face before he spins around to greet Lightning.]

Lightning!

[His smile immediately fell. There was something wrong. Lightning wouldn't have talked to him like that- Not after everything- A cold realisation slipped over him as the words Snow spoke to him washed over his thoughts. She must be from the time where she thought Hope was a waste of space. Before everything happened. Clutching to his incorrect explanation he looked up at her, with a nod.]

It's good to see you.

[subjected]

[ Well, that was... interesting. Claire's even expression doesn't falter at all as she looks down at him, but she's not sure what to make of the fact that he seemed happy for a moment and then corrected it-- though not to the point she feels he should. The fact that she's already weathered similar things from the others helps a little, though without a doubt it still irritates her. ]

Really.

[ Testing the waters- considering what he called her, what does he remember? ]

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[After all that time-traveling nonsense, the last thing Damian wanted was to actually go back to his room and study. So he's killing time in the Quad. Boss'd call it "procrastination," Damian calls it "a good use of his limited time."

Except wait... is that... huh! His roommate was totally let out! He's heading over there now and folding his arms once he stands in front of Hope.]

Hey, zift. You didn't think about letting me know when you were getting out? [... Don't be fooled by the tone; Damian was worried sick.]

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

Sorry. I was on my way back.

[He smiled apologetically at his room-mate. He remembers the little gift package he'd gotten.]

Thanks for the food. It was a life saver. The Matron made the worst food I've ever tasted but if I didn't eat it I'd have to have a couple more tests.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Tt, it really wasn't a problem. [Still, he looks slightly pleased at the praise] I figured hospital food wouldn't be that schway anyways.

[He pauses for a second, tilting his head to the side] You were in the hospital this whole time, right? No crazy Time Compression slag?

[focusedfate.livejournal.com]

[Cid had been reading prior to Hope's arrival in the quad, but he had looked up just as the boy had taken a seat. Cid had known of the other's presence here in the Garden, but this was the first time he had seen him in person. Snapping his book shut, he stood and walked over to greet the other.

He had no idea when Hope had come from, but Cid would deal with that as it came. If he were lucky, Snow would have spoken to the boy already...]

Hope. It has been quite some time since we last met.

[Cid offered his hand.]

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Um. Last time he saw you, you tried to kill him. So forgive his distrust. Immediate distrust at that.]

What-- What're you doing here?!

[Hope jumps to his feet looking angry.]

[thewindything.livejournal.com]

HOPE!!

[This icon may or may not be what is happening right now. That is your call.]

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Spla-doof. Hope goes down off of his perch, tackled by John.]

Ow! John... I guess it's good to see you too.

[ex_strongerthanshelo_266]

You're right, they were worried.

[Serah leans over the bench, smiling at Hope warmly. If he takes the time to look behind her there's a small pile of books under a tree nearby where she's been doing a little pre-class studying. There's a reason she's always got As after all.]

So you're all better now? That's great! Vanille and Snow will be so happy to hear you're alright.

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Hope turns around and smiles at Serah. How he hadn't noticed her he didn't know, but he was happy to see her all the same.]

I am. I'm glad. It's nice not feeling like I might turn myself insideout...

[moogle-ribbon.livejournal.com]

[]

Probably!

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

Oh!

[Hope hadn't really expected an answer, so he turned around and spooted the blue haired girl.]

Hi. [He smiled at her softly.]

You're right. I'll get to it soon.

[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

[Well, there's someone he hasn't seen here yet! When he catches sight of Hope, Sazh quickens his pace so he can join him on the bench.]

Hey, kid.

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

Sazh?

[Hope looks over at the guy jogging towards him.]

Sazh! [Hope lets out a big smile and chuckles happily as his older friend joins him on the bench.]

It's good to see you again!

Chronologically: too late

[haha-steelguard.livejournal.com]

[And there's Snow, jogging up with a mixture of relief and worry, is Snow]

Hope!

Re: Chronologically: too late

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

Snow!

[Hope stands up and moves towards him, his own face expressing concern.]

Raines is here and Lightning... She... [That look on his face should be all the explanation you need.]

Late like a late thing, sorry.

[brightens]

[ Guess who spotted you walking out of the infirmary, Hope? ]

[ And guess who dispenses with the hugs? ]

... Hope!

Hehe that's fine bb!

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Oh! It's Vanille. Hope immediately goes a little bit blushy. After weeks of not receiving any form of hug, a Vanille hug made him blush just that tiny bit pinker than normal.]

Vanille! It's good to see you!

[Oh! Yeah. Hugging her back. He puts his arms around her respectfully and gently.]

How've you been?

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

Snow-?

[There is some rustling from a nearby tree. A girl is falling out of said tree. Yep. Watch out Hope.]

OOF! Ow...

[But wait all pain momentarily forgotten as she looks up at Hope excitedly]

Snow?

[noras-boy.livejournal.com]

[Hope immediately runs over to the fallen girl and attempts to help her up.]

Are you okay Miss?