Letters

[deadlyvu]

[It's surprisingly to the point and short, for Lydia. Not that she can't be so, just...usually her letters are longer and she's more enthusiastic.]

Ms. Armstrong,

You...might already know this, but I wanted to be sure you did; Mr. Kenshin has turned into crystal. The crystal stasis heroes go into, according to BP. He was helping me with my tumbling and dodging, as well as my friend.

Lydia






Dear Mr. Makoto,

I hope you're well. I'm not entirely sure what to think, with everything that's been going on. I did get to explore with a group at Stiltzkin's castle, but I came back to here where there's news of impending war! Not that I didn't think we'd all be in peace--I mean, we were captives of the Empire when we arrived.

But...I'm not used to this. America, at least in my time and where I'm from, has been very peaceful. I've been sketching a lot, trying to keep my mind occupied. Mr. Kenshin is also in crystal-stasis, and Yuffie is wandering around. I haven't seen her since the beach.

I really enjoyed our day out shopping. I hope we get to do something like that again sometime. Preferably soon. Maybe in Trano Golsaucia? I'm not sure yet whether I want to evacuate, or stay here. If I'm supposed to be a Hero, then I should be able to do SOMETHING, right?

I do want to know how you are though. You're my friend, and if I can help, please let me know? I've always done better facing things when I'm not alone.

Sincerely,
Lydia

[Included are some smaller sketches, mostly the housing around Aquares Ixen, and scenes as Lydia's been bicycling.]





Dear Sephiroth,

I'm sorry to bother you, as you're probably busy since you're a soldier. I do have my teacher, Ms. Armstrong---but you've been here longer. And your point of view is different than Yuffie's might be, since you ARE a soldier.

I'm...scared. I've never actually been in a war-zone or conflict of this kind. BUT, I know I'm not alone, which helps. Mostly I just wondered if you had any advice in this situation. Besides what I'm sure my teacher will say and want me to do, as she's a soldier in her home world.

Sincerely,
Lydia

Comments

[deadlyvu]

It was minor comfort, but Lydia definitely appreciated the effort made. She knew several of the people here were strong and experienced. It was still scary though.

"I'll make sure those in charge on our end know it's a possibility." She offered a more genuine grin, and brought her hand up in a salute with her right-hand by her forehead.

[flowers_suck]

She gives Lydia a grin as she returns the salute. It had been a long time since she'd received one. "No need for the salute. You're a good kid, but I don't think you'd be the type to let someone of a higher rank have almost absolute control over your life. Besides, you might not like the uniforms, and altering them is forbidden."

"Shall we meet back here once the fighting dies down, or should I head to the evacuation area?"

[deadlyvu]

Lydia's smile was impish, amused. "I would absolutely alter them, and I don't really do well with 'orders' unless I want to." She agreed, but she had known Ms. Armstrong'd be amused. She was absolutely right, as Lydia was most certainly not one to let a higher rank have absolute control.

She marched to her own drum beat more often than not. And dragged others along with her, sometimes whether they wanted to go or not. More fun that way.

"If Aquares Ixen is safe, I'll hopefully be back here. If not, I'm sure you'll come find me. I'll try and send Betel-Po out with messages too, if I get word it's safe to do so."

[flowers_suck]

She smirks a bit at Lydia's response.

"We'll figure things out when the time comes, then," she agrees. "And if Betel-Po is looking for Alexandria, remind him that she will be much more subdued in appearance."