for the future

Hope Estheim. Entitled as the Director of the Academy, known as the former l'Cie who battled the fal'Cie to save two worlds from destructive nature. The obligation to survive and others did as well until he defied his fate. To his success, he now serves and manages the government as he seeks for a better future. {FFMasterlist, Hiatus}

[director-estheim-blog]

[floornineteen-deactivated201512]

burdened by the weight of the past, we sought to change the future

[sinbearer-deactivated20141002]

♦♦♦⋮ “—- I’m not as strong as ya’think, honestly.            I smile ‘cause I wanna pretend I’m okay.            But sometimes, I’m really not.

              — S’rry to drag ya into this, Hope.                Didn’t mean to bring ya down! Ah…”

[director-estheim-blog]

"It's just as I expected. Your lips curve upwards, but the smile from your eyes did not do the same. Please don't worry about me; it is you that I should be concerned about. We're close acquaintances, aren't we?"

[sinbearer-deactivated20141002]

♦♦♦⋮ "— S’nothing, Hope! I’ll be okay.                        Don’t worry ‘bout me, ‘kay? I’ll be just fine!”

[director-estheim-blog]

"Hm, I don't believe you recalled what I said to Fang. I told her how you're stronger than I could ever be, even now. I realized your tendency to smile often is my intuition that tells me there is something troubling you. But I won't hesitate to respect your words."

[sinbearer-deactivated20141002]

♦♦♦⋮ A sigh.

[director-estheim-blog]

"What troubles you? Is there anything I can do, Vanille?"

[lightning13]

“Other elements in the story will apparently involve Lightning relationship with Hope as a mother figure, as she sees how Hope has matured through the years.”

[vanillehope]

It was not long before Hope Estheim, a symbol of life, disappeared from among the living when the Order of Salvation took over with their “saint” Oerba Dia Vanille, a symbol of death. 

[salvatiss]

       ——{♘} ❝ … right. I just can’t stop myself from thinking that is strange        to see you this all grown up man. From Valhalla it seemed a lot different. ❞

[director-estheim-blog]

"Time flies, don't you think so? I believe I've always been the same person who tried to follow your steps."

[mysidian]

[sinbearer-deactivated20141002]

♦♦♦⋮ "Mm, nah! I already woke up; so s’fine! "

                  Certainly, the male had been the cause of her awakening. But considering how it was one of her dear companions, she couldn’t find herself minding very much. After all, it had felt like ages since they last saw each other. Sleeping could always wait for another time - preferably one at night and somewhere more safer.

          “But I didn’t think I’d see you here, Hope! What’cha doing here?”

[director-estheim-blog]

"I'll think twice the next time you're under a deep slumber," the silver-haired male's expression returned composed, a soft smile forming upon his lips. In all honesty, he wasn't quite sure why he'd been wondering around the depths of the forest, especially when he knew there were plenty of feral creatures up north. If Hope didn't walk from here, he could have been with Alyssa and the staff to fix up some paperwork. Perhaps his intuition was the reason he was right in front of his acquaintance. There was no way he was going to regret his decision anytime soon.

"I've taken a short stroll until I happened to find you; nature at its best. Never would I have guessed you're also here, although I should have been aware of that. Since you're  fond of such landscape."

[salvatiss]

       ——{♘} ❝ You sure have grown up a lot, Mr. Estheim. And she’s alright. At lease the last time I’ve seen her, she was. ❞

[director-estheim-blog]

"Such a relief to know you and her are alright. And please, Light. There's no need for formalities. We're personally acquainted, aren't we?"

[mysidian]

[oerbadiaxvanille-deactivated201]

"What? You have?" The red head questioned,turning to him.eyes widening. Did he…really have a plan? That means that…they wont get destroyed,they will wake up from their crystal sleep,safely. "Hope…" She spoke quietly,obviously being speechless.

"I know you have. I heard you." She responded,a soft chuckle escaping her lips. Her eyes turned watery,while remembering everything he had been saying. She and Fang…they were there to listen him,smiling,while doing so. She closed her eyes for a short moment,which caused a tear stream down by her cheek. "And i am grateful of that. Me,Fang…we both are. We are always looking after you all,even if,you are not really able to see us,we are there."

[director-estheim-blog]

"Yes, and having a new planet will save the two of you from the fated prophecy. A replacement to be exact, and this time, our new home will be Bhunivelze." The young male nodded reassuringly with firm eye contact, a pair of green-blue orbs shimmering across another pair of emerald gems. "Ah—"

A smooth, string of fluid had warmed the pulsian's cheek just as Hope was unable to think of any way to express his surprise to her emotional actions. To return the favor, he took a step forward and placed a gloved hand over his friend's shoulder. Much to his astonishment, he could touch her, only the same warmth when he was younger wasn't there. He was so sure his palm was about to pass through her flesh, but he supposed he jumped to conclusions all too well. "I'm grateful, Vanille. I really am. Fang's strength and your smile are precious things that I miss."

[salvatiss]

       ——{♘} ❝ Excuse me for worrying. And no. I am perfectly fine. ❞

[director-estheim-blog]

"Not that I mind. I'm glad you have your concerns. Regardless, it's been a while. How is Serah?"

[salvatiss]

            [ ۝ ] ❝ Hey. Are you alright? You seem a little… off. ❞

[director-estheim-blog]

"You worry too much, Light. Undoubtedly, I am in no way of being 'off.' Shouldn't I ask the same thing to you?"

[xwinterfell-blog-blog]

original.

[rainstormestheimarchive]

"Please, I may not be from this time but I’m still a soldier…I protect people, that’s all." He stated, sitting beside him and opening his mouth to answer his question…Before realizing that he didn’t really have one yet.

"Um…What year is it again?"

[director-estheim-blog]

"Is that so? That's quite a valid explanation to me, but not all people have this knowledge about time-traveling," Hope crossed his arms across his chest before he didn't hesitate to answer the male's question, "4XX AF. It's been years since that particular time."