genessia | Action/Video - Memories of the past

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[Mint green hair falls in front of her face like a curtain as she slowly rises. There is another box and a familiar set of writing inside. She remembers being home; creating memories with those she met after the Empire’s control wore away. Why hadn’t she remembered this place too? She’s surprised to see herself here again but she can’t help but also wonder: how long has it been?

Terra doesn’t waste time. She knows where she is but she needs to determine what has changed. She takes the box in hand, roughly knowing its contents and walked from the bay area.

Delicate fingers shield her bright blue eyes from the light as she takes in the sights. She doesn’t expect to meet anyone she had known from before and part of her truly hopes she doesn’t. She wasn’t herself then.]

[Video]

[She remembers how the deceives work and with her added memories of home, using it became significantly easier.]

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Hello. [Terra is a little awkward at first, her voice quiet and delicate like a songbird.] I was here before but it’s been some time. I don’t know how long it has been. My name is Terra.

If someone could please let me know what is happening or if anyone here recognizes me. I’d very much like to speak. I’d also like help with a few other things. I want things to be different this time so I’m going to start doing that now.

Thank you.

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[Oooh, someone who left and came back? Now that's something you don't see every day! Pascal is on the case! But she should at least give a token answer about what's happening, first.]

Heya Terra! I'm Pascal! This place was all pretty quiet but then a bunch of angry ghosts smashed through the sky and stole people's souls for a bit, so a couple people did some abra-cadabra junk over in Fayren and fixed it and now it's pretty quiet again.

Soooo, you said you left and came back?

[That is a lot of words and for a moment Terra just blinks and tries to catch up. It only takes a moment before the silence fades and she's able to speak.]

Yes, I did.

[She pauses.]

abra-cadabra?

Look man, I don't know the details. Some kinda magic-y hoodoo thing happened and a bunch of people did some kind of sacrifice and it fixed everything. You can ask that blonde chick about it if you want to. I think her name was Lucille or something?

Anyway, how'd the world-hopping go? Did anything weird happen before you got taken back? Was anything different? Were you still were you were when you left? Tell me all about it-- for science!

[Terra isn't sure what she thinks about science but Pascal seems very nice.]

It wasn't really hopping. I didn't remember anything from here when I was at home. Nothing strange happened, just as I awoke it was in a blink... except as I said, I didn't remember this place.

It's very different here but it's been a little under a year. Since I didn't remember anything I don't think anything at my home changed...

I'm sorry I'm not more helpful.

[Pascal's face falls.]

Awww, that is pretty useless. Bummer.

[So much for nice, huh. She heaves a long-suffering sigh.]

But it's not like the mysteries of the universe are your fault or whatever, and it does confirm a couple of things I've heard so I guess it'll do.

What does it confirm?

[She might not understand everything that Pascal says but it's not going to stop her from asking more.]

And if I remember anything I'll let you know.

Well, that time doesn't really pass while we're here. I mean I've heard people talk about it, but I've never met anyone who's seen it. Also I was hoping that there was some kinda trigger for when people get zapped in and out, but if nothing weird happened then it can't be an obvious trigger.

I can say that, that much is true.

[Time hasn't pasted at her home except time in Genessia has and she feels as if she's missed so much.]

Excuse me but... how long have you been here?

One month, five days, annnnnd...

[She turns around and rifles in a drawer then pulls out something that doesn't look like a clock at all.]

Seventeen hours and twenty-eight minutes!

Why? What's up?

You know exactly?

[Terra blinks again, it's very impressive.]

I was just curious.

[She shakes her head.]

I suppose I'm looking for those I know but they might all be gone now.

[She pauses.]

I didn't know many people anyway.

I keep track of stuff like that. It can be pretty handy, y'know? I did a lot of travelling back home. Maps are great and all, but you can really get a feel for how long it takes to get wherever if you count steps and check the time.

Besides, numbers are super easy to remember.

[For her, anyway. Names, on the other hand? Not so much. She's willing to try, though. Terra tried to answer her questions after all, even if she kind of sucked at it.]

Who all are you looking for? Not making any promises, but I might know them! And if I don't, my boss definitely will. She's like, a professional busybody or something.

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I don't remember a lot of their names... [She pauses, her head tilting to the side.] I guess I'm looking for anyone who recognizes me.

[Terra already knows that it isn't that helpful. She waves a hand feeling a little strange all of a sudden.]

I'm sorry. I should be able to sort it out on my own but thank you.

[She bows her head slightly falling into a formality that she seems familiar with.]

If that's what you're looking for, I guess a network-wide video of your face is gonna help more than I can anyway.

[She shrugs.]

Anyway, what was the other stuff you want help with-- for 'things to be different this time' or whatever? That sounds pretty ominous when you put it that way, y'know.

Ah...[Terra's cheeks tint a slight red.] Last time I was here bad things happened.

[She remembers more now but it still hurt thinking back on it.]

I had lost my memories and a man named Kefka abused that...

Seriously? What kind of a jerk takes advantage of a situation like that?

Well, I haven't heard of him, but even if he's around we can help keep you safe. The City Guardians are pretty on top of things, and Schnee Corporation has a neat security team too. Make sure that they both know about this Kefka guy!

If they have been her since the last I was here they most likely already know him.

[He isn't the sort that is easy to ignore, nor is he one to hide his presence. He enjoys being at the center of attention.]

But thank you.

[Her expression softens.]

It's nice not to feel alone.

[Pascal is practically beaming.]

Hey, with so many of us stuck in the same boat here, how could we possibly be alone? If it feels like that again, just give me a call!

[Terra smiles softly, though the expression never reaches her eyes.]

Thank you. I will.

[It's very nice of her to offer and admittedly Terra isn't used to that.]

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