[ .............. ]

Of course it was him.

[The thought was meant to be to herself, but bleeds through their connection as a tired sigh. What exactly is that kid doing going around telling people these sorts of things? AND WHO IS HE CALLING OLD???]

I'm Lightning, yeah. Not a whole lot of other people around here with the name.

[And if there is, she'd like to meet 'em.]

That's not why you contacted me, is it?