001. [video] intro.

[notchosenbychoice]

[Gives the SFC a gentle flick, giving the camera a wry smile. Seems like he's managed to get rid of all signs of his wet arrival, minus his damp clothes. He's trying very hard to forget the whole incident for your benefit.]

So what, all I get for gracing you all with my presence is this booklet and this horrendous tunic? No welcome party, no parades, no nothing? Geez. Not to mention there's water in places you don't deserve to even know about.

[He pouts his pretty boy pout, looking very hurt indeed.]

Ah, well, I'll forgive you this time. I'm sure that there should be plenty of hunnies out there to cheer me up, yeah? We can have a party of our own now that the great Zelos is here! 

Oh, and Lloyd and friends? That includes my dear, voluptuous hunny, my darling angel, my cool beauty, and my precious little one-- If you're here, you're invited, too. Don't leave a man hanging, hmm?

[With a wink and a grin, he turns off the feed.]

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[ video ]

[beauchevalier]

[Oh. Well, this was interesting. Of all the people to return... He doesn't seem to remember either, but he'll reply anyway.]

Welcome to the city. Or would you prefer I say welcome back?

[ video ]

[notchosenbychoice]

[He lifts an eyebrow ever so slightly.] No preference, don't sweat it.

You act like I've been here before.

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[zelda_hylia]

[When Zelda sees the video, she doesn't bother to respond with the SFC. Today has been... difficult to say the least, and her main support is currently comatose. Just seeing Zelos' face is an immense relief. She doesn't even pay attention to what he says, she just hurries to the plaza, running right at him and hugging him suddenly.]

Zelos...

[Honestly! Usually when people are gone temporarily it's only for a few days! She thought he was really, really gone - but here he is, wearing the same lopsided grin as ever.]

Welcome back.

[notchosenbychoice]

[Oh hello there, hunny, getting up and personal, huh? Not that he's surprised, or anything, his hunnies have never understood the concept of personal space...]

Hey, hunny! I love it when you're enthusiastic like this, it's so cute.

[Except he hates it, why do people touch him without permission? What is he supposed to do now, anyway? Hug back this stranger?]

[Voice]

[shirleyhopeful]

[This...wasn't what she was expecting to see. Zelos just gone a couple of days ago and now...]

I suppose it would depend on the party, wouldn't it?

[Voice]

[notchosenbychoice]

A grand welcoming party! With lots of good food and pretty hunnies, all in my honor!

[Video] 1/?

[redcladidealist]

[Wait, is that-?]

[Video] 2/?

[redcladidealist]

[It is! It's gotta be!]

[Video]

[clumsyblonde]

[Didn't Zelda say he left a while ago? If he has...he might not remember anything from his time here.

...she shouldn't mention what happened last time he was here, should she? He might not remember - if he does, he doesn't remember what it looks like. She turns the video on, smiling and hugging her dog - a red border collie.]

Zelos! You're back!

[Video]

[notchosenbychoice]

My dear, sweet angel! [That comes out a little louder than he intended and he attempts to cover it up with a wide grin.]

I'm definitely here now, that's for sure. Don't know anything about coming back, though. [Slowly inching that thought under the rug.] Did you miss me?

[video]

[radiantwingedone]

[ The look Duke gives Zelos is one that someone might give to a really annoying stray animal that just doesn't stop bothering them.

He'd just gotten okay with you not being here, and then you're back, and...

Duke may not have interacted with Zelos while he was this... ah. arrogant. Is this what Zelos was like before living with Zelda? ]

[video]

[notchosenbychoice]

[Shoots him a similar look, but mixed with slight confusion.]

Hey, y'know, last time I checked, it's not mandatory to answer these.

voice

[bufudine]

[It's... pretty obvious that Zelos doesn't remember his time here. Sometimes Serph forgets how impermanent Vatheon is. It's a shame. His voice is calm and even when he speaks.]

There'll be a welcome party in a few days for you and the other new arrivals.

[A pause.]

Welcome to Vatheon, the Great Zelos.

voice

[notchosenbychoice]

Oh, that's so not the same thing. Sharing the glory isn't fun at all!

And that isn't the same coming out of a guy's mouth. You know what, I'll let you call me just "Zelos" since I'm feeling generous right now.

[video]

[fistfullofmagic]

...You have returned.

[Although something about the man seems... off. As if he's not quite the same.]

Or... perhaps the "you" that was here is not the same as the "you" that is here at this time. Which is it, Zelos?

[video]

[notchosenbychoice]

[He's getting kinda sick of people claiming to know him.]

Congrats, points for knowing more than me. Gonna have to go with the latter. Care to tell me who you are? Doesn't seem like I'm good with names anymore.

[Video]

[fightforastar]

[Looks like he's already gotten "welcome back" from a few people, but Tifa would still like to say hi.]

There are worse welcomes you could've gotten, you know.

You holding up okay?

[Video]

[notchosenbychoice]

[An exaggerated sigh.] That's true, but still. I was expecting something a little more than this!

I guess? Like you said, could've been worse. It's nothing I can't handle.

[Video]

[honeyflaaash]

[Honey spots this message a little late, but when she does, she has to take a few additional moments to really grasp it. It's Zelos. He's back. Though, he doesn't seem to remember anything about before and so many people have already responded...

When she replies, she's rubbing her hands together awkwardly.]

Ah... Welcome to Vatheon, Zelos. If... If you don't remember, my name is Honey.

[Video]

[notchosenbychoice]

Honey? [He gets a kick out of that, have a slightly more genuine grin.] I'm sorry that I can't recall our last meeting, sweetheart, but this guy's got a lot on his mind sometimes, right?

[Wait, no, she's probably not one of those hunnies. He ducks his head a bit.] Err. Well. I guess you must have-- known a different me?

[ video ]

[martelapproves]

[ A really annoyed scoff, and a voice that should be completely unmistakeable to Zelos. ]

Somehow I knew you weren't gone for good. [ That's not relief in his tone. But... it looks like Zelda got her wish. Hopefully now she'll keep her end of the promise... ]

[ video ]

[notchosenbychoice]

Huh. I was thinking the exact opposite about you, actually.

[Video]

[closedcircuit]

Welcome.

[Ky swallows the 'back'. It looks like that territory has already been covered and he has no claim to Zelos' forgotten memories the way many others do.]

I hope that you'll be able to settle in without too much difficulty, despite the lack of parties.

[Video]

[notchosenbychoice]

Yeah, me too. Parties are always good to soften the blow, but I guess no one can be fully prepared for the arrival of the great Zelos!

Tell me, though-- it's not so bad, right? I guess I could get used to the water, but I haven't done a lot of exploring yet.

[video]

[innocentgear]

_{[The angel-like looking girl greets you with a smile.]}

Ah, welcome back Zelos!

_{[But Zelos seems to act like he is here for the first time...]}

[video]

[notchosenbychoice]

Welcome back... [He repeats the words quietly and ends it with a sigh.]

Sorry to disappoint, but your Zelos has left the building for good.

[video]

[booyaka_boom]

*Oops, Selphie's so excited that she nearly drops her SFC. When she finally rights it she is smiling and waving like crazy*

Zelos!~ You're back already!~

[video]

[notchosenbychoice]

[What a cute girl! It's too bad he'll have to break her heart.]

Well, well, aren't you just full of energy?

But I'm sorry to say that your Zelos has left the building.