Decimotercera ⚜ Roda [March 13th, afternoon; video]

[malandragem]

[Today finds Fabiola perched somewhere high, and taking a well-deserved day off from her usual activities. She raises the hand holding a thermos- coffee, because she considers herself too mature a girl for something like hot chocolate- to the camera, and then takes a sip of her coffee, preparing herself to speak. She's not as long-winded as usual today, though perhaps it's for the best, considering what she wants to ask.]

I know a lot of people have left lately, and I know some of those here are better at handling it than others. So in the interest of helping those that do not take it as well as others...

[She shifts idly, peering over her hands at the ground below and scooting backward just a little.]

How do you make yourselves feel better, Death City? What do you do in order to keep pushing forward?

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[dragneel]

Trust me! I'd never lead ya down the wrong path.

[malandragem]

Well... no I guess you would not.

[Not on purpose at least.]

[dragneel]

Is this somethin' that's been botherin' ya?

[malandragem]

Not really- at least, not in regards to myself.

[dragneel]

The most important thing is to keep up the hope -- that either your friends are comin' back or they're doin' good back home. And I know you got no problem doin' that!

[malandragem]

Right- you are right, of course. I will keep that in mind as best I can, thank you, Natsu.

[dragneel]

No problem! And ya don't gotta remember it alone. It's not like the bonds you made here are so flimsy that the other people ain't hopin' you're doing okay too.

So let's win this war together.

[malandragem]

Mmm! You are quite inspirational, did you know, Natsu?

[dragneel]

I am?

[ Blink. And then with less surprise and more confidence: ]

I am! Well this fightin' means nothin' if we're not doin' it together.

[malandragem]

You are!

[She smiles at him, amused, but nods her agreement.]

Right! We are all in this together regardless, so why not make it work for us.

[dragneel]

Couldn't've said it better myself!

Anyway, just let me know what time's good for you for that spar and I'll be there.

[malandragem]

Of course- I will let you know, Natsu. Thank you for the offer.