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[lunarianlegacy]

[Ceodore had slipped into his room for a nap. Just a little one. Not that he needed it, just he wanted it. When he wakes up, he finds himself back to his correct age and all too aware of everything he's done in the last two weeks. How humiliating! If he didn't have enough in his life to angst over, he most assuredly does now, and angst in private

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[melodiesoflute]

[Honestly too haggard as of late days later after the festival he hosted, Edward sore his eyes were playing tricks on him when he spots Ceodore nearby. The boy was back to his usual age again, no longer a toddler who cried for the attention of his father. Edward blinked his sleepy eyes once, then twice when came nearer.]

How...?

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[lunarianlegacy]

I'm not sure. I woke up like this.

[Is that blushing? Why yes, it is! In fact, Ceodore just can't bring himself to make eye contact with Edward.]

I apologize for any trouble I've caused, Edward.

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[melodiesoflute]

[A warm smile settles upon his face as he eyed the boy.]

There's no reason to apologize, Ceodore. I am merely thankful you are normal again!

[He chuckled.] Although, you were quite darling as a child. So much energy! You had everyone winded by the first day.

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[lunarianlegacy]

[Just as he thought, he was trouble, and yet no one would tell him. Rather like home. Sigh.]

I should thank you for everything you did.

[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia is in the house, of course, having spent far more time there than she otherwise would have lately, purely for Cecil and Ceodore's sake. She's heading over to the stairs to check on the napping Ceodore when she suddenly spots the older version. That causes her to stop in her tracks, as she looks him over.]

Ceodore...? You're really....

[lunarianlegacy]

[Oh man. Like he didn't feel useless enough, now it's doubly so because he knows he's been nothing but trouble for everyone for the last two weeks. Ceodore can't even look her in the eye right now.]

I'm sorry for all the trouble, Rydia.

[eidolon_soul]

[Ignoring his apology for the moment, Rydia closed in to hug him. Only after she got her wish did she respond.]

That wasn't your fault, Ceodore. Truth be told, I was curious as to what you were like as a child, and now I know. In a way, you were actually a big help....

[lunarianlegacy]

[Where he'd normally resist being hugged because he was too old for it, he felt he owed at least that much to Rydia. He patted her on the back awkwardly in return.]

Huh?

[A help? By being a useless bundle of trouble?]

[Voice]

[boomchucka]

[Now you know that she's gonna be mad at you Ceodore.]

Where are you?

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[lunarianlegacy]

[He's not got the foggiest idea why, but he's got a general feeling that everyone is going to loathe him after the kid antics. Woe.]

Uh, by the barracks.

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[boomchucka]

[Oh no no, you silly boy. She's mad at you for a certain fail spell when you got kidnapped by the Malnoso.]

Don't move, I'll be there soon.

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[lunarianlegacy]

Uh, okay.

[True to his word, Ceodore waits outside the barracks, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest.]

[Voice]

[cladinthedark]

It is good to have you back to yourself, Ceodore.

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[lunarianlegacy]

Y-yes. Sorry for the trouble.

[Voice]

[cladinthedark]

Do not apologize for things that are beyond your control. Accept responsibility for what is your fault, and make sure to keep the two separate.

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[lunarianlegacy]

[That might be like asking the tide not to come in, but he will give it his best damned effort. It's probably genetic.]

Yes, sir.

Thank you for looking out for us.

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[falenandawn]

[Frey had been out grabbing some things from the store when he spotted Ceodore in town. He blinks, surprised at him being back to normal, and will be running over to him.] Ceodore?

I see you're back to normal. [Big smile, there. Though he's kind of concerned about the bruise.]

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[lunarianlegacy]

Uh, hey.

[The smile's returned, but Ceodore is still nervous beyond belief. Being a kid and remembering it is embarrassing.

What do you say, anyway? "Thanks for the candy"?]

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[falenandawn]

[He can kinda tell he's nervous, but he figures he would be, and so he'll politely not mention his adorable kid antics unless Ceodore does.] You feeling ok? I'd heard from Cecil they hurt you pretty bad, back there.

[He also won't ask about the bruise just yet.]

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[lunarianlegacy]

[He's grateful to you for that, since admitting to getting decked by a girl is pretty high up on the loser scale.]

Yeah, I'm... I'm fine. I don't really remember much about it. Probably for the best.