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[mooglebow]

Hey, you've reached Serah. Sorry I didn't get this in time. Leave the message in my inbox, and I'll get back to you!

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[lastseeress]

[Yeul is walking back to the house right now as it happens. With two baby bunnies curled up under her chin napping while she cuddles them. That's a discussion for later, and not what's on her mind. She needs advice. Rather desperately because she's young and well... smitten.]

Serah? Are you busy?

Voice (for now)

[mooglebow]

[This was still kiiiiinda new to her, so the initial 'oh no how do I-- uh, was it like this? No-- how do I resp-- oh, right!' is probably heard, before Serah's cheery voice pops up For Realsies to respond to the seeress.]

Yeul! No, I"m not busy, just finishing lunch. What's up?

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[lastseeress]

[It's okay, Serah. For the first few weeks she was here, every time someone would share an image with Yeul, she'd be afraid she was having another vision and that she'd be leaving Noel behind again.]

I wanted to ask you something.

[There's a silence that's filled with anxiety and expectation all jumbled together.]

...how did you know?

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[mooglebow]

[Even Serah can sense that anxiety and curiosity, even a little. But the question is... very vague.]

How did I know... what, Yeul? I'm not sure I understand, I'm sorry.

note.

[torsion]

[ Contacting via telepathy just seems kind of... awkward. More awkward than not, really, but it would be unfair to not say anything at all. Jill had been looking forward to meeting Snow's wife at some point and with him gone that shouldn't change. It's addressed to "Serah Farron" (since though she was married to Snow, she'd heard her being addressed that way). ]

Hey, there.

My name's Jill and I was friends with Snow while he was in Verens. I'm not sure if I've got the right person, but I'm looking for his wife, Serah. If I've got the wrong person, feel free to ignore this. If not, I'd love to set up some time to meet you if you're willing.

Thanks for your time,
Jill Valentine

[ Honestly, it could be a lot worse than this and it feels sincere, at least. ]

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[lastseeress]

[Her voice drops to a whisper. Arguably it's to keep from waking drowsy bunnies. But truthfully it's because Yeul is a little afraid to give voice to the way her stomach flips when she sees Noel walk into the room.]

...that you were in love. With Snow.

[And there she is, outside the house, trying to bump the gate open with her hip. Because sleepy buns should not be disturbed.]

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[mooglebow]

[The question throws her off in her food eating, and she looks out to see Yeul struggling with the gate. Scarfing down the food, she goes out quickly to help her with the gate, seeing the bunnies in her arms-- ah, that's why she had problems with the gate.]

Here-- where are we going to put the rabbits?

[No answer to the seeress' question just yet, but she's concerned with this first.]

note -> telepathy

[mooglebow]

[A friend of Snow? There's a pang of hurt in her heart at his name; she's been missing him fiercely for a while now, but a friend of his would likely be a friend of hers as well, or so she hoped. Meeting with someone else who knew her big lug of a hero would be nice, and maybe Jill could tell her about what hadn't been filled in by her sister and her friends from Pulse as an outside perspective.

It takes her a few moments, but she focuses on the name, hoping that her message breaks through to the right person.]

Jill? Jill Valentine? Hi, um-- it's Serah, Serah Farron. You sent me a note about Snow. Do,.. I have the right person?

[torsion]

[ That first little jolt of knowing the way she's being contacted comes as something of a surprise. She hasn't quite gotten the hang of it to an extent she can find herself certain of it, but she still intuitively knows the person who is trying to speak to her.

Yet letting them in for this conversation feels almost comfortable and natural. Greeting an old friend she's spoken to time and time again, even if this is the first time she's even heard the other woman's voice. ]

...hello. You do, yes. Kind of a weird way to greet someone, but I thought it would be wrong of me to not say something. [ She's unsure if Serah knew she was here before, though someone probably told her eventually. ] Never got the chance to meet you and it always felt a little weird to... well, not have at least spoken to you. The way he talked about you I feel a little like I already do know you.

[mooglebow]

No, I'm glad you did! [Serah smiles wide, though she knows someone can't really see that, though an image of a smiling and chuckling pink-haired girl will flash in Jill's mind.]

Hopefully they were all good things he said about me? I could probably do the same about him, but... you kinda already know him. Hopefully he and my sister got along while he was here, I don't really remember when I was here last.

[torsion]

[ So that is what she looks like! Well, fair's fair. It's now a proper visual conversation on Jill's end. Dark hair pulled into a loose braided ponytail over her shoulder and a pale blue shirt, Jill's features are somewhat striking but definitely not attractive to everyone. When she smiles it's obvious even though faint -- especially in her eyes. ]

Oh, I think he'd die if he said anything about you that wasn't a compliment! [ She can't help but laugh on that one because it's maybe the truest thing she knew about Snow. That his love for this woman was nearly all-encompassing. It's a feeling Jill can relate to in regard to her partner back home, just... not quite the same way. ] He didn't get beaten up to my knowledge, if that's what you mean. But uh, to cut to the chase! I was actually left with some of his stuff. Nothing big but I know what it's like to be apart from someone I love. Just bandanas and those ratty beanies he liked -- I'm a bit of a sap so I'd like to keep one of his bandanas, but I meant to offer these up to you sooner.

[ It's there in the way she gazes, in the way she says it. She knows what even the smallest reminder of a person you love can do to make things easier. ]

Plus, I can't pull off a beanie. Baseball caps and berets are more my style.

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[lastseeress]

[Saved! Yeul smiles in relief and gratitude for the help. The bunnies are given a careful glance before she looks around the yard.]

I don't think we should leave them outside. I was going to ask Noel if he'd build them a hutch to nest in.

[This is a cart before horse situation, where Yeul brought home the pets and not a place to house them. Whoops.

And just to clarify...]

...they're not for eating.

[mooglebow]

Hm... we'd still have to have a cage or something for them to be in if we kept them in the house-- oh, I wouldn't want to eat them, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be cradling them like this if you were going to eat them. We'll figure it out.

[She glances into the house looking for Noel, but she didn't see him from where she was. Hm, she'll have to look later, but...]

But I wanted to ask what made you ask about Snow and love and all that too while I'm here. Better to talk face to face for something like that.

[mooglebow]

[Oh, she was cute! Well, it would certainly make things easier to find her when they met up.

Her answers to her questions, both her joking and serious ones, are met with more laughter and amusement in her emotions.]

Good to hear that my sister didn't beat him up, maybe just with words then! [But this? This was a nice gesture and her smile was more a bittersweet one the more Jill spoke about the things of Snow's that she had held on to. Knowing something was still here that belonged to her hero, and that someone was willing to give her things to remind her of him? That was so very sweet.]

I'd like that, actually. I don't know if I can pull off the beanie either, but I appreciate it. I won't deny you the bandanas, pick whichever you like! It can be more than one if you can't choose between some. Where did you want to meet up for that, and when? Oh, and it doesn't have to be just for that, of course. I want to get to know people Snow was friends with too!

[lastseeress]

[See, nuzzling the bunnies and enjoying their soft fur is soothing and makes Yeul's true concern that much easier to talk about. She takes a moment to do just that hoping it makes her heart stop thudding so hard in her chest. But it's more a surprise to her that it's not so severe that it wakes the buns.

Deep breath. She can do this.]

Noel kissed me.

[That's not a good lead off at all, is it? And it has been more than once. And Yeul's been sleeping in his room because of nightmares. But details.]

I love him and I love Caius. I love you and Lightning and Hope and Snow. I loved my tribe. But it's different with Noel. I think about him all the time.

[HALP. So flustered. So much blushing.]

[torsion]

[ Jill figures she's easy to lose in a crowd unless you're paying attention to musculature. Then again, who knows? Maybe pink hair is all the rage where snow's from... their world's brunette? Maybe not. Jill figures they're pretty unique. ]

I figure he probably deserved it in that case.

[ She's definitely the worst sort of best friend: the kind that jokingly won't defend. On the other hand, she's always there in a pinch if it's legitimate. ]

Ha, well, I figured it wouldn't matter. I'd do just about anything for something my partner owned right about now, even if it's one of those stretched out shirts he rolls up the sleeves on. [ There's not quite a visual so much as a feeling. Her partner is something muddled and ill-defined, but perhaps as important as Snow is to Serah to Jill. ] Blue's my color so I'm gonna snatch that up, but for now I think that'll do along with memories. But of course, if you'd rather. Really don't mind sending 'em your way if you'd prefer, but gotta admit I'd like to meet his special gal in person -- I'll do my best not to be embarrassing, but the guy practically gushes like a waterfall over you.

[ It's the sweetest thing, especially when he tries so hard to play it cool. ]

I live outside Verens so it's not usually as quick a meeting as some might manage. I'm pretty much available whenever since I typically just do tasks as they come my way.

[mooglebow]

[He WHAT?! Until Yeul explains a little more, Serah's ready to go into the house to give Noel a walloping because how dare but once she gets a little more out of this...

Oh. Oh. She has a crush on Noel! Serah's stern, scary expression from her wanting to give Noel the Meanie Miss Farron talking to softens to a giant smile.]

You scared me there for a moment... thought I was going to have to give Noel a talking to, but... you like him back too, Yeul. I had the same feelings for Snow, before we started dating. Do you know if Noel likes you like that too?

[mooglebow]

Sure, like I said - any are fine, and I'd love to actually meet in person! [With an added laugh now, because Snow will be Snow!] That sounds like Snow, talking excitedly about anything he loves like it's going out of style.

But, um, where outside of Verens? I try to get out and look around, and I've heard about the libraries and the museum, so I can get anywhere if I really try.

[torsion]

Well, you're getting just about all of 'em, so brace yourself for bad style. [ She, too, can't help but laugh. As lame as his style is, it's still a comfort to see it and have that physical reminder. ] Well, in your case, I'd say you're the lasting classic.

[ Jill tries to send a better image, focusing on the exterior of her in-process farmhouse. Woods all around it, nothing too visible in any direction but her yard, which is overgrown in some areas and chopped up and cleared in others. It could be cute, with more work. ]

Northwest, off paths. Not too far, but enough that I get my privacy. Haven't been to either of them yet, which is kind of embarrassing if you think about how I've been here for around seven months! Want to aim for the library? Should be an easier landmark for us to both find!

[lastseeress]

[That is one scary face, Serah. Poor Yeul thought she'd done something horribly wrong herself and she's still not entirely convinced she's out of the woods for it now.]

I think he does? [Correction.] I hope he does.

We got married at the booth at the Flower Festival, but it wasn't a real wedding.

[So disappoint about that.]

I just want him to be happy.

[mooglebow]

[The more Yeul explains, the further Serah's smile grows - hopefully she's not too scary now!]

Do you want to get married someday, Yeul? Maybe even to Noel? I mean... you're already close, and I know he was really upset that any other Yeul he met wasn't... well, it wasn't you but a Yeul of the time we were in. He was happiest with you, and wanted to see you again.

[mooglebow]

[Bad style? YEP, Snow in a nutshell and she's already liking Jill from just this conversation. Snow had a good friend here, and she's super sweet so far!]

The library should be perfect - I have some things I need to do there anyway, but I know where it is. When did you want to meet up?

[torsion]

[ Naturally, they commiserated over lost partners -- different types in their relationships, but missing all the same. He reminded her of Barry a bit, so it was easy to befriend him... but she figures he was probably the sort of guy that overall was easy to befriend. ]

Haven't really done much exploring there myself, so it'll be interesting. I'm free whenever if say, a half hour, forty-five minutes might do? Or in the evening. Unless today's not good? Bonus of making my own schedule for me.

[mooglebow]

I can make it to the library in a couple hours, yeah! I'm pretty free on my schedule myself, so today works for me. See you then?

[torsion]

Well, I'll just get some errands done until then. How about three hours rather than the usual two-couple just to make sure neither of us is waiting? If that's amicable, I'll be there.