We can't just leave the people in stasis unguarded when whatever this is has already attacked near Medical once before.
[ he can tell and Hope truly wishes things could be different. he sighs too and presses his hand against his temple, trying to delay a oncoming headache. ]
Of course not, extra eyes and hands would be appreciated. [ a beat and then quietly: ] Be safe, Light.
[Be safe, take care...all things they can't guarantee. Not here, not back home...it weighs on her that she can't protect him like she used to, no matter what she tells herself. But this isn't the time for such thoughts. Later, when it's all settled.]
Yeah. You too.
[She's already getting Fang to try and watch his back if she herself can't, but they're in this together. He's always been her first priority here.]
[Owe his life to this kid and Serah? There's a story there. A lot that they need to discuss...but not when the ship's being stalked by something inside the walls. Later. Much later at this rate.]
I'll see you later, Hope. [Be careful. A beat, then:] Don't do anything Snow would.
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[ he can tell and Hope truly wishes things could be different. he sighs too and presses his hand against his temple, trying to delay a oncoming headache. ]
Of course not, extra eyes and hands would be appreciated. [ a beat and then quietly: ] Be safe, Light.
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Yeah. You too.
[She's already getting Fang to try and watch his back if she herself can't, but they're in this together. He's always been her first priority here.]
If anything happens, call me. I'll back you up.
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[ he smiles, tiredly but still manages it despite all his worried thoughts. ] Keep an eye out for Noel too.
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[She can't promise to come out unscathed, but she'll do her best. Always. As for Noel, she 'hmm's a bit then:]
You'll have to tell me about him later. I didn't get much out of him before.
[Didn't ask much before. There wasn't time, really.]
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[ murderous artificial fal'Cie and their AI would definitely have to be talked about in depth one of these days. ]
Once this is all over though, we'll talk more.
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[Owe his life to this kid and Serah? There's a story there. A lot that they need to discuss...but not when the ship's being stalked by something inside the walls. Later. Much later at this rate.]
I'll see you later, Hope. [Be careful. A beat, then:] Don't do anything Snow would.
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[And before she can say anything else--keep him on the line as if to prove to herself that he's still okay--she disconnects. There's work to be done.]