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Locke reminded himself as he and his companion(s) entered the ballroom that he had been to many banquets and feasts before. After all, he was friends with a King. Still, he was more comfortable in a cave than in a ballroom. He was still shocked that he had allowed them to talk him into dressing for the party. He felt naked without his bandanna, but begrudgingly left it hidden away on his person. He knew it was risky bringing it here if one of them should find it, but he wasn't going to be unprepared should this party take a turn for the worse.

Edited Date: 2010-03-20 02:55 am (UTC)

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"Locke!" Rydia waved to catch his attention, as she waited for Edge to return. She flashed him a warm smile, upon approaching. "It really has been too long since we last met in person, hasn't it?"

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His head snapped around at the familiar voice. "Rydia! It sure has. I'm surprised you left Troia for the party."

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"Oh, I left before that. Edge and I decided to take a break in Luca. Or rather, I did before it came to blows between him and Kain." She shook her head. "They're never destined to get along."

She smiled, looking him over. "So, how are you? Did you get the Edgar business sorted out yet?"

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Locke shook his head at the thought of friends not getting along. He knew the he and Edgar may argue a lot, but it never got that bad.

"I don't know. It's been so confusing, but it's great having more of my old friends around."

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Rydia nodded sympathetically. "You'll sort it out, I'm sure. You know him pretty well, right? So, there has to be some detail he'd know that the other Edgar wouldn't. A break from all that will do you some good, though."

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Locke couldn't help but grin. "Then I'll have time for some good old fashioned treasure hunting." If it weren't for the formal attire, he may have started drooling at the prospect right then and there.

He really did not wish to dwell on something so confusing as Edgar. "I hear Cecil's back."

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Rydia nodded, hopping a little at that as she was unable to contain her glee. "He is, and he's around here somewhere. Troia's already saner with him around, and Rosa's better, too. I missed him so much, Locke, but hopefully I won't ever have to again."

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Locke could never really be sure if anyone would stay for long, but he was optimistic, "Of course he'll stay. His friends are here and Troia needs him. Besides, I don't think he trusts me well enough to leave again."

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"You should say hello!" Rydia glanced around, but no Cecil yet. "He feels unnecessarily guilty about not remembering everyone, and it would do him good to meet people that aren't from Troia. Especially those that he's already met before."

Edited Date: 2010-03-22 03:29 am (UTC)

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Locke had to agree that many of those that returned had minimal memories of their new home. "Sure thing! It might be fun if he doesn't remember everything. Should I remind him that you two got married?"

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Rydia blinked. "I completely forgot to tell him that." She facepalmed and sighed. "It's more an amusing story than anything else, right? It's not like it's enforceable elsewhere."

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Locke was amused, "Just because it's not enforceable, doesn't mean it's not funny. I'd just like to see the look on his face!"

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Rydia reached out and poked Locke. "If anyone should do it, it ought to be me. Okay? But everything else, go for it."

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Locke clearly wanted to tease Cecil, but his friendship wouldn't allow him to go against her wishes on this meager request. "Awww Fine. I won't tell him."

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"Good. Now...may I have a dance?" Rydia smiled, eager to see how much Locke had or hadn't retained. Even if he had forgotten everything, it would be a chance for him to relearn and perhaps impress Celes later.

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Locke smiled as he looked at the floor. "I may have forgotten a few things." It wasn't as though he didn't want to, he was just afraid he had forgotten too much and would disappoint his friend.

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Celes felt equally as awkward and it showed. The bright red dress (http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/sites/default/files/images/sigourney-weaver0030710.preview.jpg) wasn't helping much, either. The wine was, though, and that was the saving grace for the moment. She sighed and stayed nearby for the moment.

"I think half the world turned up for this."

Edited Date: 2010-03-20 04:28 pm (UTC)

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Locke looked around the ballroom noting the magnitude of people there, "They sure did. You think they all showed up for Eiko?" It was definitely easier to relax when he was surrounded by friends. "I just hope this birthday party doesn't end like the last.

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"They might have," Celes agreed as she too looked around. "And don't jinx it. I'd rather not have to deal with the same thing as last time." But she didn't sound particularly upset.

"So what are you doing all the way out here?"

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Locke looked down at the floor and shuffled his feet. "I heard a magitek knight had come this way."

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Celes rolled her eyes, even as she couldn't help the smile. Leave it to Locke...

"I'm pretty sure that was because you were partially responsible."

But she sounded amused... and kind of happy to be there anyway.

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"Me?" he jested. He was looking forward to a light and lively evening surrounded by many of his closest friends. "You must be used to these events by now."

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"In a way," she admitted, running a hand through the ends of her hair, which had been allowed to cascade down her back tonight. "I'm more used to being on the outside, though, on the edges, not having to be social. No one ever wanted to deal with the Magitek Knight general. And that was fine with me. It was easier that way." She glanced back over at Locke and took a sip of her wine again. "I'm surprised Edgar didn't drag you to about a thousand of these."

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