[Serah Farron - 001 Video] The beginning of it all (New Bark)

[chasingstorms]

[The camera feed swings around slightly as it shows a young woman squinting at a door in confusion in between trying to figure out what had just happened. This doesn't make sense at all.]

Go on a journey? But I already was! Where's Noel? and Mog?

[The camera feed finally gets straightened out so that Serah can into it with a completely baffled look on her face.]

What happened? This doesn't look like anywhere on Pulse at all. Time couldn't have changed things this much, could it? Noel....what's going on!?

[Of course he's not exactly around to answer her.]

I hope they're both okay wherever they are. I wonder what happened, maybe something went wrong? Or maybe...

[Maybe jumping into a supposed time portal with the guy she'd met only yesterday had been a bad idea. No, she's not going to doubt him so easily. She can't afford to give up yet. After all he'd promised that- hey wait a minute that's it!]

Lightning! [He'd promised to take her to see her sister! So that means she has to be here! Suddenly her expression changes and she stares into the camera with a hopeful look on her face] If anyone's watching does anyone know a woman named Lightning Farron? Please, it's really important!

[Oh wait, she's leaving one lousy first impression isn't she. Though the shivering she's doing probably isn't very impressive either. She's dressed for Bodhum weather not this... whatever this is.]

Oh, I'm so sorry! My name's Serah Farron and I guess it's probably pretty obvious that I'm new to wherever this is. So you see, Lightning's my big sis and I haven't seen her in a really long time. So if anyone could help me I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

[Okay, now she can turn it off. She'd figure out what to say before she turned it on next time. For now it's off to find somewhere warm, because it's clear that lady isn't going to let her back in.]

Comments

[video]

[machinamonkey]

I don't know who that is, but you're in New Bark Town, in Johto.

Re: [video]

[chasingstorms]

Johto. [She tries the word, it feels strange in her mouth somehow.] I've never heard of anywhere like that before.

[Maybe the crux was broken. Too bad they had to find out like this. Oops.]

[video]

[machinamonkey]

None of us had before we got here.

[Slightly dejected sigh]

[Video]

[soggypastry]

[Does anyone know Lightning Farron? Oh, a lot of people. Is Serah going to get one of them? Nope. She's getting the woman she's seeking right off the bat. She looks a bit older, her hair's a bit longer, she's a little skinnier, but...it's your big sister, Serah. One who's very happy, and very surprised, to see you.]

Serah!

[Video]

[chasingstorms]

Lightning!

[Have a close up of her baby sister's face as Serah peer's into the camera for a closer look. Lightning being older isn't too big of a deal, after all Serah herself is older now and it would have been weird if her sister was still twenty-one too.]

So he really did it, Noel helped me find you!

[If only she could thank him, but he seems to have vanished...]

[At least seeing Lightning has driven the fact that it's cold far from her mind.]

[Video]

[soggypastry]

[A closer look, and Lightning can see that Serah's aged since she was last seen. Etro...how long has it been for her? Years? And who's Noel?]

Noel? Serah, what are you talking about? What happened?

[The feed shifts as Lightning says that, big sis on the move because it's cold out there and it doesn't look like Serah's wearing much of anything. Move your butt, Farron.]

video;

[the_whitequeen]

You are a friend of Miss Lightning?

Video - Going to say this is after her talk with Lightning

[chasingstorms]

I'd like to think so.

[There's a bit of amusement in Serah's voice and she can't help but tease this stranger a little.]

She's all the family I've got left after all.

[Which isn't true exactly since she does have Snow not to mention all of Team Nora, but still.]

video;

[the_whitequeen]

Family ... then she will definitely be happy to see you.

[ Before now, Lightning never told her her last name. ]

Miss Lightning is here ... and welcome to Johto.

[video]

[complexrestart]

It's nice to meet you, Serah.

Also, I believe I have heard of someone named Lightning here.

[video]

[chasingstorms]

She was right, there really are a lot of people here.

[This paradox is either super massive or not a paradox at all.]

Lightning's already found me. Thanks!

[video]

[complexrestart]

Yes, there are. It's surprising at first.

[Rika smiles at that.]

Good. I'm glad she's here.

[Video]

[cursedwithpuns]

Serah!

[Hope it practically yelling. HE knows Lightning wouldn't have waited, hell, she ran fast enough when it was just him. He runs back into his room and starts to pack.]

Serah! Don't worry, we'll come get you.

[Video]

[chasingstorms]

Hope?!

[That's a surprise. Lightning hadn't mentioned that one.]

You're here too?

Re: [Video]

[cursedwithpuns]

Yeah! For about a month now.

[He pulls the window shut, grabs some more stuff out of the drawer and is looking for that missing sock under the bed.]

I guess Lightning already spoke to you? Or do you need the full introduction?

[video]

[lif]

[ Fang recognizes Serah immediately, and the old guilt creeps right back into her chest; after all, the first time she saw Serah was when she was confused and panicking over the l'Cie brand. Vanille told her that Serah was a kind person, and would forgive them, but Fang still isn't sure she's paid in full for what she's done.

Not that she can just blurt right out how she's responsible for everything going to hell. "Hi, I'm Fang, sorry for ruining your life," just isn't right on so many levels. But she can at least give Serah some answers if she needs them. So have a woman in clothing that is (perhaps) reminiscent of Noel's, once she gets over her surprise. ]

Light's around, don't you worry. She'll find ya soon enough if she hasn't already. You're right that this ain't Gran Pulse, but I'm guessin' Light'll do a better job of explaining it.

'Til then, try checking your pack. They should've given ya some clothes - that should help ya stay warm.

[video]

[chasingstorms]

[She knows that accent. She's not entirely sure about the person, but she's got a good guess. Hope it's the right one, because she's probably going to seem silly if she's wrong.]

You're... Fang, right? [The fact that her clothes do, indeed, remind her of Noel's doesn't go unnoticed, but she's not sure what to make of that bit.]

Lightning's already talked to me and I know what's going on now, mostly. [She's not doing too bad at figuring things out if the Eevee on her shoulders is any indication.]

There wasn't much in my pack as far as clothes go. I put the jacket on, but I'm not sure if the dress will really help much.

[She might put it on over her other clothes soon though, why is it so darned cold?!]

[video]

[ex_aeroga402]

[Ven's a little confused by some of what Serah has said, but even without her introduction, he knows exactly who she is. Why? Because he's known another girl with hair like cotton candy for ages now]

Light's gotten in touch with you by now, right? She seems to have a sixth sense for when you or Hope are around.

[video]

[chasingstorms]

[What are girls with cotton candy hair not common or something?]

That's right. [Serah has to laugh a little at that.] Does she? That seems about right for her.

So you're a friend of theirs?

[After all he mentioned Hope too so she's just going to guess that's how things are.]

[voice]

[craftingrebel]

[forgive him, he's sewing and greeting someone for the first time to his interesting hobby is the last thing on his mind. sobsob also i wanted an excuse to use voice for this post ;v;]

Wait, you're related to Lightning?

[chasingstorms]

[She'd support it if she knew. Alas, all things come with time.]

That's right. [Is that so hard to believe?] She's my older sister by three years.

[video] 1/2

[gochuugoku]

[Hang on that voice...]

[video] 2/2

[gochuugoku]

[It is! His face brightens instantly.]

Serah! Oh, it's been so long since we last saw one another, aru! I'm glad to see you again.

[audio]

[adamant]

[A voice comes on that's not gentle, exactly, but sounds just shy of happy, with a twinge of relief.]

Lightning's going to be happy to see you. Has everything been explained?

[video still because what is audio bah humbug]

[chasingstorms]

I think so? There seems to be an awful lot to explain.

[She smiles.]

You could always explain who you are?

[It's gentle teasing at the worst.]