[ she had the intent to joke around Lightning a bit, but she's realizing now that the topic might be more sensitive than she initially thought. ]
I'm just teasing. If anything, I bet should be telling him what a jerk he was for disappearing on you.
[ she knows it wasn't his fault, just as much as it wasn't hers for her own disappearance. she just wants to try and lighten the mood. ]
And... I know you wouldn't need it in the first place, but I wanted to say that you've got my little sister blessing. I think you're way too cool for him, but that's not my call to make.
[Sometimes (see: all the time), Lightning takes things way too seriously. Someone needs to teach her to loosen up a bit! In her defense, Iris sounded pretty serious about it, nor is it a topic that she takes lightly. Still, knowing that it had meant to be a joke, it does make her laugh – not just mentally, but out loud... and it probably looks really awkward to anyone watching her.]
A little sister's blessing... [The most important blessing. For a moment, she wonders how Serah would handle all of this.] Not so sure about the 'cool' part. Turns I'm the one who messed up more than once.
[The house probably smelled like coffee for weeks.
She's genuine about the next part, and rather than a little tickle of a shock, there's warmth instead.]
[ if she needs someone to teach her to loosen up, Iris is her girl! she just wants to make sure she doesn't touch a nerve - she wants to get to know Lightning properly, especially if she's got history with her brother. ]
Nobody's perfect. And if anything, you guys have something like a fresh start now, right? That's gotta count for something.
[ as always, she tries to look on the bright side. there's lost time to make up, but Iris can't imagine that rekindling that kind of relationship would be that bad, especially if it's mutual. ]
Yeah, he's pretty awesome. Don't tell him I said that, though.
[No nerves touched here! Lightning is on-edge with just about everything, especially in the romance department. Despite having been in one for several months with him before, this is still brand new territory for her. If anything, she's pleasantly surprised that Iris even reached out to her at all, now that she's gotten over the initial embarrassment.
A fresh start does sound kind of nice, though... and that seems to be the direction they're heading.]
I don't think he needs anyone to tell him that. [Sometimes she wonders if he's got more ego than abs. just kidding] So is this how all Amicitias give the talk?
[ she wants to be friends with Lightning! even if she wasn't courting her brother, she knows that she means a lot to Ignis as a friend. people like that should stick together, and she seems pretty badass to boot. ]
I think it's just me, actually. I've never brought anyone home to face Gladdy... He'd probably scare them off before getting a word in.
No idea. I guess it helps that he's tall... But then he opens his mouth.
[ he could definitely be intimidating if he wanted to, but Iris knows that he's a goofball not-so-deep down. she's not afraid of him in the least - his enemies, on the other hand... ]
[Yeah, and then he starts talking about Cup Noodles and any hope of him being intimidating is gone. Granted, he could probably use that to scare any prospective suitors and it would be just as effective as standing there, arms crossed over his chest and saying nothing at all.]
I'll remember for next time, and let you know how that goes.
[ one of her biggest fears is that the Cup Noodle obsession is hereditary. maybe one day she'll wake up and start reciting promotional scripts that have been latently with her since birth... it makes her shudder. ]
You better. I want to hear his reaction.
[ she giggles, but it quiets slightly when Lightning addresses her. ]
[The mention of siblings brings further softness to Lightning's voice, and even trying to stifle the sadness that lingers there, her worry is still distinct. She can't help but wonder how Serah is doing... or if she even knows about what Lightning's been up to since she packed her bags and left for the Eos house. Even being apart, she has no doubt that it's Serah who's always looking out for her.
She can only hope that her sister will have the opportunity to meet him someday (she has no idea that they've already become acquainted), and maybe even Iris, too.
Lightning isn't going to be a Debbie Downer, though! At least, not within this mental link.]
He's lucky to have a sister who can take care of him. Etro knows he can't do it himself.
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I'm just teasing. If anything, I bet should be telling him what a jerk he was for disappearing on you.
[ she knows it wasn't his fault, just as much as it wasn't hers for her own disappearance. she just wants to try and lighten the mood. ]
And... I know you wouldn't need it in the first place, but I wanted to say that you've got my little sister blessing. I think you're way too cool for him, but that's not my call to make.
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A little sister's blessing... [The most important blessing. For a moment, she wonders how Serah would handle all of this.] Not so sure about the 'cool' part. Turns I'm the one who messed up more than once.
[The house probably smelled like coffee for weeks.
She's genuine about the next part, and rather than a little tickle of a shock, there's warmth instead.]
Thank you. He's... a good man.
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Nobody's perfect. And if anything, you guys have something like a fresh start now, right? That's gotta count for something.
[ as always, she tries to look on the bright side. there's lost time to make up, but Iris can't imagine that rekindling that kind of relationship would be that bad, especially if it's mutual. ]
Yeah, he's pretty awesome. Don't tell him I said that, though.
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A fresh start does sound kind of nice, though... and that seems to be the direction they're heading.]
I don't think he needs anyone to tell him that. [Sometimes she wonders if he's got more ego than abs.
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I think it's just me, actually. I've never brought anyone home to face Gladdy... He'd probably scare them off before getting a word in.
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Hm. Does he think he's scary?
[Is that what he tells himself? Or tells his little sister? Really, Gladio.....?]
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[ he could definitely be intimidating if he wanted to, but Iris knows that he's a goofball not-so-deep down. she's not afraid of him in the least - his enemies, on the other hand... ]
I bet he'd get a kick out of it if you asked.
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I'll remember for next time, and let you know how that goes.
[There's a pause, and then:]
Hey, Iris...
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You better. I want to hear his reaction.
[ she giggles, but it quiets slightly when Lightning addresses her. ]
What's up?
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The typical hardness in Lightning's voice is gone, and she sounds a bit... sheepish? Shy, almost.]
Thanks. For looking out for him, and... [Ah. She's so bad at this.] And allowing me to, too. I know how important it is, and... it, uh... means a lot.
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[ she vaguely remembers Ignis mentioning that Lightning had a little sister, too. hopefully the sentiment resonates with her. ]
You make him happy. That's good enough for me.
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[The mention of siblings brings further softness to Lightning's voice, and even trying to stifle the sadness that lingers there, her worry is still distinct. She can't help but wonder how Serah is doing... or if she even knows about what Lightning's been up to since she packed her bags and left for the Eos house. Even being apart, she has no doubt that it's Serah who's always looking out for her.
She can only hope that her sister will have the opportunity to meet him someday (she has no idea that they've already become acquainted), and maybe even Iris, too.
Lightning isn't going to be a Debbie Downer, though! At least, not within this mental link.]
He's lucky to have a sister who can take care of him. Etro knows he can't do it himself.
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