☇015 - Video/Action for Ecruteak City, just outside the Tower

[solidbarrels]

[ For the first time in weeks days, Squall finally appears on the network. Head tilted toward the sky, his brows furrows at the sight of snow intermingled with the hard rain. He's soaked, drenched and without a jacket. ]

Damn, thought I heard...

[ His head jerks at the sound of more thunder and a flash of lightning. Immediately he searches for the sound and finds nothing. Whatever brought him out of the tower, it had to be the lightning. Physically, he looks strained and tired--like he hasn't been sleeping properly. ]

Just another storm. Isn't it?

[ Squall glances toward his pokegear before reaching down to pick up his Cyndaquil. The fire-type seems to be wrapped up tightly with Squall's jacket before snuggling more into his chest.

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[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

Christmas?

[ Squall stares before shaking his head. ]

It's not... exactly weather I'm used to

[ Another flash of lightning and Squall's lips twitch, even as more snow falls on his face. It's almost as if... Shiva and Quezacoatl were being summoned at the same time. It's refreshing. Exhilarating and... utterly disappointing ]

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[Adelheid holds out a hand, letting some of the snow fall into her palm.]

It snows a lot in Italy around this time of year... Christmas is one of those holidays I do not particularly care for when I am away from my family. Gift-giving and togetherness lose their appeal...

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[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

Gift-giving and togetherness...?

[ Another blank stare before Squall glances off to the side, head tilted back slightly with his eyes closed ]

Hn, if you say so. I wouldn't know.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[Her voice drops a touch.]

I would play the piano for my family. A tradition... But it does not matter here. [Because they aren't here... Does she miss them and is showing it?

Well, this is new.]

Mm... [The bird on her shoulder lets out a sad purr...]

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[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

...Piano, huh?

[ He glances at her hands, wondering how talented she is before shrugging. ]

Unless we find a piano somewhere, it's not.

You still have a family here, Suzuki. Or those you consider family, at least.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[She glances up, letting her hand drop back to her side.]

I... Suppose I do. [She then looks back up to the sky, not minding the rain and snow so much anymore. Though she is a bit cold.] I hated it here when I first arrived. And then I lost Enma.

But now I think it would pain me to lose any of you. [The sentimental bullshit leaves a bad taste in her mouth, but family is serious business for her.]