001 [Action-Garden Entrance]

[nvrstrikestwice.livejournal.com]

[It had been a long year since Lightning had last been here, walking through the turnstiles to get back into Garden. One year of chasing a monster all over the continent without any backup. One more year with only her thoughts as company, and not so much as a clue to get home for it. Just more gil and a teaching job to look forward to come morning.

Nothing had changed, really. Not even the place looked different as Lightning looked up, eyes narrowing in thought. Would she ever find a way back? Hard to say. But she was going to try, and standing around wasn't going to solve anything. So she stepped forward, never turning her head from what was in front of her.

It would honestly be a wonder if she didn't crash into someone or something, at the pace she was following.]

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[nvrstrikestwice.livejournal.com]

[Lightning hops back at the first sign of boots that have nearly run into her own, but that familiar voice has her looking up to quite a surprise. What in the world--]

Sazh? When did you...[Get here? Get the skills to sneak up on her?]

[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

[He raises an eyebrow at her for a moment, surprised that she doesn't seem to be angry.] Don't worry about it. I'll just be on my way.

[At this point in time, it would be better to not ask for any trouble, so leaving as soon as he can would be the best option. He gives a small wave before begins to make his way past Lightning.] See you later, Instructor.

[nvrstrikestwice.livejournal.com]

[When Sazh begins to walk away, Lightning turns to face him, one hand slightly extended in his direction. Sure, they hadn't been close or anything back during the l'Cie fiasco, but...]

Don't worry about what? What are you talking about?

[It is just her hearing that note of confusion in her voice? It certainly seems that way.]

[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

[He turns around to tell her that she should know pretty well what he's talking about but stops when he hears that confusion.]

... You really don't know what I'm talking about, do you? [He says it carefully, but still sounds slightly relieved.]

[nvrstrikestwice.livejournal.com]

[Lightning shakes her head, eyes narrowing a bit. What the hell is going on around here?]

How am I supposed to know? I've been out of Garden on a mission for over a year.

[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

[Sazh laughs a little out of relief.]

Well, this is quite the turn of events.

[nvrstrikestwice.livejournal.com]

[Okay, now she's getting a tad concerned. Sorry, Sazh, put her posture's going to get wary and tense.]

Mind filling me in?

[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

[He takes a deep breath. This isn't going to be easy to explain. At all.]

There's another "you" here.