A cat has claws

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[oftherift]

  The brunette blinked his deep blue eyes as he looked fondly at the memories written within the Gran Grimoire, held in front of him. He smiled — this was all in the past, but, these were some of the best times he’d ever had.

  Perhaps he’d seen their shadow looming by, or maybe he just sensed it — but he knew someone was nearby. Luso sighed, humming to himself quietly. It was a good day, and he wasn’t about to let someone else being there ruin it for him. The red-capped boy shut his book.   “Who’s there?” He asked with a chuckle, “‘Cause I know it’s someone.”

[thecxt]

      Adelle hummed as she stepped forward, "Just me." she stated           "Honestly, Luso were you expecting another monster?~"            she couldn't help but tease him gently as she sat next to             her old friend.

        "How are you doing today?"

[oftherift]

  “—Hey! I’m not a crybaby! … Thank you, though, Adelle.” He nodded, standing himself up from his previous position.

Still… It’d be okay, right? It was still his home… Even without Cid. Which hurt, but… not much he can do about it. Not like he can revive the dead.   A sad smile.       “Thank you for taking me there, at least.”

[thecxt]

       "Do not thank me. My clan is dying.               If you can do a half-way decent job in a fight.              we'll take you on, it's that simple at this point."

       "You'll earn your keep, same as the rest.               "If you cannot, you're not much good to                me nor the clan."             Perhaps she was too cold. But... She had to be.

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  “Damnit. Damnit, damnit, damnit!” No, that couldn’t be! He’s all too pained by this. It hurts.   “But…” And he stops there. What reason would she have for lying, anyhow?

  “Adelle…. I’m here now. I know you don’t believe me. But it’s really me. And I’m so sorry… so sorry…” He can’t even properly react… Clan Gully’s broken. And it hurts so bad. Deep breaths.   “I can’t. I can’t believe this…” Shaking his head.

[thecxt]

     Glossy eyes turned to him, she was the cat.            Leader of Clan Gully. She had to think of them first.           Well think of whoever decided to remain in Gully.             She had a Dragoon, a white mage and herself. Not much.

     "....Only Luso was that big of a crybaby anyway."              A mild insult, but whatever. "Sides even if you              aren't him. I cannot turn a blind eye to fools without             a clan of their own, so come back to the bar with me."

[oftherift]

Ouch, that hurt.     And what came next… "He’s… what….?" Tears filling his eyes. No, that wasn’t possible. Cid couldn’t be — A sudden outburst erupted from Luso, crying at the same time, "You’re lying!!” Sadness, grief… And then rage.

And back to sadness. “Please tell me you’re lying. Have I really…” He covered his face, near to screaming, collapsing on the ground, wailing.

"Adelle, please... You don’t have to wait anymore… Please…”

[thecxt]

                    Dead... Gone... Her whole world ripped from her        She couldn't take it, too much, too much, too much.        Too much no one person could do this, not alone.        "I should have left back then..." he voice was cracking,        but she referred to the time she tried to leave Gully,        running away scared at how close they'd become.

     "....I'm so tired of waiting... I'm so tired of being all alone."            she breathed out. "Why would I lie...? The only             family I have ever known... Is gone." 

[oftherift]

  “Adelle, what are you talking about? … Where’s Cid and Hurdy?” Smile.

  “And when did you grow up so much? Did the grimoire take me back to Ivalice in a different time or somethin’?” Laughter. Oh, how little do you know Luso.

[thecxt]

                 "...How dare you."              A loud smack heard as her hand connected with his cheek.             A sudden look of pure grief             flashed over her expression, a haunting look            in her eyes now. "Cid is dead, has been for            two years." she snapped. 

            "Hurdy left shortly afterwards. You're waiting           for somebody who's not likely to come back, Adelle."           she mimicked, before a sigh fell from parted lips.                        "I'll keep waiting, I'll wait forever."

[oftherift]

 ”Ah? What are you talking about?”     Cocks his head to the side.

"Wait… Adelle, is that you?"    His eyes widen in surprise. Ah. “You look… different.”

[thecxt]

     "I said wear something else or do you want to make            Clan Gully your enemy?" she snipped, wary of him now.

       "So you know my name and you have his face. But...               He was ten, almost eleven years ago. I don't like               this game you're playing boy."        "I don't want to look at some punk teenage boy who has Luso's face."

[thecxt]

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oftherift

        "Take that outfit off, it's not polite to pretend to be others."                  The cat's tone was harsh, cold. For in this young man                  She saw an old friend, but her old friend... Would be                   an adult by now...

[oglop]

by ピラノスケ