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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[The image is steady though somewhat off, showing a tiny girl with bright green hair at an odd, stilted angle. Even so, that's enough to capture the look of wide-eyed horror given at a moogle barely within the screen's range, not much smaller than the girl herself.]

What?!? No! My world can't be gone! You're lying!

[Of course the moogle is quick to protest.]

I'm not lying, kupo! It's the truth! You--

[The little girl stamps her foot, even as tears begin to form.]

Stop it! That doesn't make any sense! I told you, I don't have time for this! We have to go and rescue Rosa!

But--

[The video feed grows unsteady as she runs down the street. Once she's far enough away, the little girl plops down to catch her breath...and curls in on herself, sniffling.]

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[feelsforthem.livejournal.com]

[The communicator seems to be talking to you, bitty!]

Shh... don't worry. It'll be okay.

[Video]

[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

But--

[Then it sinks in that the communicator is talking to her. She stares into it, after wiping at her face.]

Who're you?

[Video]

[feelsforthem.livejournal.com]

My name's Lucca. I was brought here, just like you.

Do you need anything? Are you okay?

[Action]

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

[Had he seen the video here, Golbez would have retreated to the room where he was staying, and not left it for a good while. But because he didn't see Rydia's broadcast, he's unaware just how close to the child he is.

He discovers that rather quickly, when he turns a corner only to see a small green-haired girl sitting there. The green hair clues him in to who it probably is, and the fact that she seems to be a child doesn't bode well for her reaction to him.

He takes a step back, but it's probably already too late. Armor isn't the quietest thing to walk around in.]

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[Rydia lifts her head upon hearing the armor--and freezes. It's him! She gasps and gets to her feet, clutching her Ice Rod. The communicator has fallen to the ground, ignored.]

Where's Rosa?! What did you do with her?!?

[She's desperately trying to seem less frightened than she is, but the trembling doesn't help.]

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[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

[Stepping back again. He doesn't raise his hands to cast or block, but he is tensed for any spell being sent his way.]

I do not have her. She is safe with Cecil.

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[toseehimsmile.livejournal.com]

Hey there. Please don't cry, I can help you.

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[She sniffles for another moment before that voice sinks in, and she stares through the communicator.]

...you can?

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[toseehimsmile.livejournal.com]

Well... I'm kind of in the same situation myself. After all my world is gone as well.

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[kidnapbait.livejournal.com]

[Oh. My. Rosa can do nothing more than stare in stunned silence at the young version of Rydia. Her mind immediately wonders if her friend has become victim to what aged her down a few weeks ago, and that puts a damper on her relief at seeing the summoner once more. Yet she cannot have the young one fretting for her sake. A light smile emerges to reassure Rydia that all is well.]

Rydia? The moogle's your friend. Maybe you should talk with him until Cecil and I can come to you.

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

Rosa!

[What is volume control?]

Are you okay? Did Golbez hurt you?!?

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[kidnapbait.livejournal.com]

[Dear crystals, that was seventeen years ago. Right away she shakes her head to dispel the child's fears. There really is no need to traumatize her further than she's already been.]

I'm fine, Rydia. He's not hurt me. What about you?

[aliveinphoenix.livejournal.com]

Are you ok little girl?

[Locke doesn't like unhappy little girls.]

[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[Rydia sniffles, not looking up.]

No.

[aliveinphoenix.livejournal.com]

[Locke frowns.]

Can I help you find anyone?

[Voice]

[booyaka.livejournal.com]

[Selphie tries the gentle approach with this little girl that reminds her of herself at that age.]

Hey... you alright over there?

[Voice]

[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[So much wibbling.]

No. I don't want to be here. I have to go back!

[Voice]

[booyaka.livejournal.com]

Back home?

[Action]

[skyboundknight.livejournal.com]

[...and that green-haired girl nearly collides with a certain dragoon.]

Watch where you're- wait, what...

[That little girl brings to mind bad memories, of a certain village set aflame... and a mass genocide of summoners that he and Cecil had committed.]

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[Rydia certainly remembers, as evidenced by her scream. Then, two things happen. She lifts her Ice Rod and directs a blast of ice his way.]

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[skyboundknight.livejournal.com]

[And horribly, since she's so short, that blast of ice ends up aimed... kind of low. As his crotch is slammed by FREEZING COLD ICE, Kain doubles over. He makes a pained gasping sound.]

...wait... don't.

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[futurefab.livejournal.com]

It's all right. Tell me... Is this Rosa a kind woman with blonde hair? If so, you have nothing to fear.

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[Rydia sniffles, but those words sink in after a moment and she looks at the screen.]

I don't?

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[swornoath.livejournal.com]

[A giant frog in armour, somewhat taller than Rydia, walks by. He hasn't noticed her yet -- or if he has, he's not paying her any mind. What do, bitty?]

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[bittyrydia.livejournal.com]

[She glances up...and stops sniffling, snapped out of her fit by the sight of the giant frog. Someone must have been hit with a spell. Wiping at her cheeks, she tries to focus and send Esuna his way. Even as she doesn't want to deal with other people right now, it doesn't seem fair to leave him like that.]