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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy doesn't often make broadcasts on this thing, tending to be out and about on jobs or visiting friends more often. She's a social butterfly, she is. But she does believe Erza had at least a few friends here, and she should at least let them know - even if they probably already guessed if they tried reaching her. ]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you were acquainted with her, a friend of mine, Erza Scarlet, has ...

[ She paused, suddenly glancing away. ]

She's not here anymore. If you had arrangements with her, I guess we can still try to accomodate them - depending on what they were.

[ The same goes for Zeref of course. But still, Lucy was in a surprisingly good mood for someone with such somber words. ]

As for the rest, if anyone needs me, I'll be at the guild for a while yet. I need a break..! [ So much of everything ever going on! ]

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[virgochains]

[Almost as soon as Lucy finished her recording, a very gentle nudge came from Virgo's key down their link. It wasn't exactly words like Leo sometimes did, but it was both a gentle reminder that they were all there with her still and a slight question on if Lucy wanted some company. Virgo probably wasn't the only one making such a 'ping' either.]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy glanced down at the key at her side, smiling fondly. Somehow she wasn't surprised she was receiving several 'pings' along the link. Between her guildmates and her spirits, they of course wouldn't let her be sad alone. Company wasn't so bad an idea either; she unhooked the key from her side. Come on out friend~! ]

Open, Gate of the Maiden - Virgo~!

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[deathsought]

Erza is gone?

{ That's... unexpected. Was it like Exsilium, with people being brought here and sent back with no warning in either direction? }

... I'm sorry, Lucy.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ She smiled absently, shaking her head. ]

It's okay, Zeref. It's probably better that she's back home, all things considered. And she might return yet.

[ That happened in Exsilium once. And she'd be lying if she said she didn't want to see Erza here again. ]

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[deathsought]

Perhaps. { Come to think of it, he hasn't checked to see if any of those 'archway' things have opened up a way back to Eath Land lately... }

Were you aware of the deal I had with her?

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[crash_mage]

[Once the video is finished, there'll be a metal hand resting on Lucy's head and a cup of tea placed next to her just before Gildarts returns to the bar to pour himself something to drink.]

How you holding up, Lucy?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy nudged her phone aside with a sigh, jumping a bit in surprise at the hand on her head. Smiling appreciatively at the cup of tea, she glanced over her shoulder ot where Gildarts sat. ]

Thank you, Gildarts.

I'm..okay. It's good that Erza's back home, considering what's going on, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss her already.

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[crash_mage]

[He's quiet for a long moment, trying to think of something to say to cheer her up. But... he kind of came up blank. He never had been good with this sort of thing really.]

We'll all get home eventually, I promise. And when we do, there will be a party the likes of which you've never seen before.

[explodewiththerage]

[Of all the news he expected this wasn't it. Erza was more or les the one keeping them all in line. Even without that though they had still lost a dear part of their family. So rather than contact Lucy over the device he just walks in through the door.]

Lucy?

[He calls out not spotting her right away.]

[celestial_wizard]

[ And Erza had left before Lucy could tell her about the latest development with Natsu too. Even though she probably already suspected. Just like everyone else, with the exception of one or two people. Glancing over towards the door at the sound of her name, she cast a small smile towards the door. At least he was still here. ]

Over here, Natsu.

[explodewiththerage]

[SHe likely figured it out before them. Erza could be more perceptive than most. And she had confronted him about it somewhat back in Exsilium. Unfortunately that happened on the day Lucy got attacked by that vampire asshole.

Still with Lucy found, Natsu made his way over to her seat and quietly joined before snaking an arm around her back.]

Hey. You feeling okay?

[Because she didn't look completely okay.]

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[dragonform]

[Sure, he has no idea who the girl or her friend are, but the least he can do is offer condolences, right?]

You have my sympathies. It's never easy to lose a friend.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ A faint smile of appreciation at that. ]

Thank you. It's probably best that she's back home, but.. it's kind of like losing a family member, with her not here anymore.

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[dragonform]

[He nods, returning the smile.]

Family is really important. I know we just met, but... Is there anything I can do that might cheer you up? I imagine you're probably stuck here like the rest of us.

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[chestboard]

You going to be okay, Lucy-san?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ YOU. YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! ... hi. ]

Battler..? I'll be okay - I've got everyone here still with me, and Virgo and the others - I'm not alone here, and it's not the first time this kind of thing has happened, but..

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[chestboard]

[BEEN A WHILE.]

...She'll be there for you when you go home, right?

[they're from the same world, he's certain.] She might be gone for now, but this isn't goodbye.

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[fairytails]

[ Assuming Lucy is moping about the guild instead of her room in particular, Mavis isn't looking too happy about this. Now who is she supposed to shove the Master responsibilities off onto? Gildarts was never around enough for it. ]

We don't know that she won't be back. Even so, it might be a little lonelier, but we'll make it through. [ Mavis, you're horrible at cheering people up. Stop looking depressed yourself before you say things like that. ]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy is hardly moping~! She is however, chilling out in the guild, glancing up when Mavis approached. Good lord she looked sadder than Lucy did! ]

I know. It's just difficult when any of us leaves - Gajeel was here for a short while too, a time ago.

[ Now if it had been -Natsu-.. ]

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[fairytails]

[ Mavis flops on a table with her upper body. She doesn't look pleased. ]

Hopefully we'll get some more members coming in. [ LIKE MAKAROV. He won't fight her on taking the position of Guild Master like Gildarts does. ]

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[tenkuunomiko]

I can't smell Erza-san anymore....is it really true, Lucy-san?

[ The younger Dragon Slayer approached the blond, with a strong frown o her face. IT wasn't surprising considering Wendy had not expected people to leave. She had most of her guild here and she treasured them but the thought of them leaving never crossed her. Now that it had. It made her a little sad. ]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy glanced over her shoulder with a faint smile. ]

Wendy... [ Poor bitty. She nodded unhappily. ] Yeah.. it must have been this morning, right after she came back; or late last night. She's back home now.

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[tenkuunomiko]

[ Wendy weakly smiles at her as Lucy gives her a faint smile. ]

I see. I'm glad that Erza-san is safe.

[ Of course, being strong is always something she struggles with. ] Will you be alright, Lucy-san?

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[grayskies]

[Like everyone in the guild, Juvia approaches Lucy with a dismal face.]

Juvia feels sad, too. [Because, of course, she assumes Lucy's feeling down as well.] Erza-san is very responsible and she keeps things in line. Juvia will definitely miss her.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ She was a little down, sure, but not she wasn't depressed or moping. Juvia's approach is appreciated, and she glanced towards the other woman with a small smile. ]

Yeah. It's not going to be the same around the guild without her. [ She sighed faintly. ]

...actually, we made a cake in her honor, Natsu and I. There's still a lot left if you'd like a slice.