They come no kinder, evidently. But I had known that would be the case.

[She pauses, maybe about to say more on the subject. Then swallows.]

All the same, we go on. I have been absent for a time, and wish to do what I can now that I return. Please, let me know where I may be of aid, and allow me to set to it. I will need to look once more on what we have here, however, unless one of my own has been keeping track?

As before, however, I am here to heal whoever has need of it. I do not know how many others remain with the ability, or what stock we have for things to help it along, but for those who know not where to find me, I am usually in the Sanctuary.

My lady Claire, I would very much like to speak with you as soon as you're able.

Well, this is not quite the same as the other times...

Still, it seems there are still stock of warmer things at the Sanctuary, if anyone is unprepared for the cold. A few of the windows snapped that last spell...

[The communicator rustles, not in an acidental manner. Evidently, this is someone who already knows what it is and is just trying to figure out how to use it. Or what it is. The voice is quiet and far away and, perhaps, instantly recognisable.]

I remember... this was...

[There's a long pause, and the video swings into focus, but that, at least, was accidental. The screen shows fabric for a moment, white and lilac. Someone has their gloved arms folded over their chest. It's bitterly cold, after all.]

Wait --

[The camera shifts as the device is moved, panning down the street.]

Was it like this...?

[The woman gives a dry little chuckle. Metal rings softly as she shakes her head.]

Strange, that a dream should claim so much. But, all the same...

[The camera clicks off, the voice continues.]

It does not well feel like the rest.

It seems that we are sorely in need of records kept in regards to the citizens of World’s End. To this end, I am conducting a census of people in the city. Respond to me here with your name, at the least, as well as where you can generally be found and your occupation, should you have one. This will aid us in times when people come and go.

Claire, Sakura, I have compiled an inventory of what we have here at the Sanctuary and things that we may be wise to try and find. As it is, I was able to get some cuckoo chicks in Termina – hopefully eggs will be a little easier to come by, now, once they grow, and perhaps we can have a slightly more reliable source of food. Aaron, I believe we should discuss what stocks we have and what we need. Also, Claire and the rest of you involve, well done in creating some power. I understand it’s important to some of us. I know it is not a subject I am well versed in, yet if I can be of help, let me know.



[QUEENSGUARD // Unhackable]

The Task Force numbers are grievous low, and our own lessened. It is my wish that I inform Angeal and Claire that you shall work alongside them, as the city requires. If you do not wish to do so, let me know now.


[ZACK, LINK, NAOTO, IMPA // Unhackable]

If there is aught I can do for you, I entreat you to let me know. It is strange to think him gone, as well as the others.


[PRIVATE // Unhackable]

Goddesses know, we need a way of keeping track.

Yukina and Midna have disappeared. I am sure there are others... Rarely do people seem to leave in such small numbers.

And there are those I have not yet spoken to, also. Forgive me. I am Zelda, Lady of the city. If you have need of aught, I will seek to provide it. Notably, shelter. If you do not yet have a suitable place to stay, please let me know. I can find a place for you. Also, if any need healing, I will do what I can.

Those dreams were fell things this time, but I suppose they always are. Regardless, is anywhere still suffering from flood damage from that which came a few weeks ago? We seem to have cleared the worst of it, at least. On that note, it may be prudent if we begin making preparations for the winter. There is already a chill in the air, and I do not doubt that it will come as it did before.


( ARTHUR )

( HARRY )

( IMPA )

( KONAN )

( NAOTO )

( PRINCE )

( QUEENSGUARD )

( RIQIS )

( RYU )

( SAKURA )

( VALERIA )

( ZACK )

Family are visiting this week, so I definitely won't be around as much, if at all. School's also starting up next week, so this is the obligatory 'may need to drop some will be slow with rest' talk, alas. This affects Zelda, Sheik, Nabooru, L, Jaime, and Sephiroth, all of whom will still be putzing around, doing their things.

To clear up a matter apparently causing some unrest, stocks of food to help keep us through the winter are being kept. The gardens are now being tended to by Marluxia and Aerith, and therefore the fruits and vegetables cultivated originally by Armand and Kurama will be well looked after. Meat is relatively plentiful and we are able to preserve some of it. If one or a few with ice magic would be willing, perhaps we can begin freezing things again. In the meantime, we have salt, sugar, and vinegar. Some is dried and we can turn the milk into cheese for better keeping. Or main concern is that we have only limited flour brought back from past world changes for use in things, and our egg supply is that which we take from nests in the city. If it is desired, myself and some others could take note of this in order to keep track. I do not doubt that this winter will be as harsh as the last. It may even hit us harder.

On that note, our medical supplies are not yet dire, but that is not to say we ought to be at all frivolous with them. I shall be running stock of those, also, and the census shall be forthcoming.

Lastly; Zack, Aaron, please endeavour not to wreck too much havoc as far as the rest of us are concerned. Especially here. I do have the hospital to think of.


[RION // Unhackable]

How are you feeling?


[RIQIS // Unhackable]

Riqis, how are you doing? You seem rather tense.


[PRIVATE // Unhackable]

Misa returning... but not the one I knew... and Sakura... I miss her.

And whyever would he be turning his outlook so completely?

...That one now showing herself, finally. It cannot bode well for us, but – what does it matter? We go on. All of us, one way or another.

Have there been more victims? I am sorry to have been part of that number, but what I can do, I will. The Sanctuary is open for any who would prefer to seek shelter in the company of others, and I should be fit to heal by the morning.

On that note, Rion, were it not for your courage, Naoto and I would surely have endured far worse than we did. I am indebted to you. Midna, you know that you also have my thanks. I am sure I am amassing quite the debt to you, too.

Please, all of you, be careful. Outdoors is not safe, and they will come in if they can. If anyone could aid me in fortifying my wards, perhaps we could make at least one place safer.

Someone, we're - [Her voice is cut off by something that sounds almost electrical, the sound of pure energy, pure power, charging. She can almost be heard gritting her teeth and casting a barrier, but the roar of laughter that echoes all but drowns it all out.]

Naoto, you have to go back - go and -

[Once more, she's cute off, this time by a bolt and then the sound of communicator and the one holding it falling to the ground, the thud dulled by the wet earth. Footsteps are heard, light, running, and the sound of a blade whistling through air, ringing off armour, then again - and a wet smacking sound. Zelda chokes down a gasp and pulls herself up to her knees, then to a bent stand as she tries calling up some more magic.]

Naoto, get back!

[What follows is flames, the zip of another barrier being yanked into place from nothing - and then the sound of it shattering. There is little Zelda can do to stand up against pure power, after all.

And then not one, but two bodies crumpling, a groan of pain choked in their throats.]

It is good to have you back, Zack. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some of this place. Cloud, how are you doing? Yukina, you have enjoyed yourself?

For all the change...The land has not been harmed yet, as some of the others were. I hope that it is able to stay that way.


[IMPA // Unhackable]

There is a matter which must have your attention, Impa. The Lens of Truth... was broken.


[PRINCE // Unhackable]

I have something to share with you, my lord, if you would come to me.