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001. [video] intro.

[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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Well, he cooks better than the two of us...

[ Sausage fest isn't a phrase he completely understands, but ah well. ]

The forge is pretty much his, so long as he doesn't decide to start a project in the middle of the night. I think we're pretty much out of his hair, and him ours.

Hey, you'd only have to stick around as long as you want. You don't have to stay, you know.

[That's okay, Rand. Lloyd doesn't get it, either. He only thinks he does.]

Mmm, sausage. That sounds like a good idea for lunch.

[He'd make a gagging sound if anyone actually understood his words. He sighs and puts up his hands.] I know, I know! Geez. Maybe Colette's would be a better idea.

Full of compliments, I see. That's one factor to think about, I guess. But if this guy's the best cook around, that's even less points for this place.

[Grinning, he moves to sling an arm around Lloyd's shoulders.] I'm afraid your talent's eating, not cooking, bud!

We - Mat and I - are mostly good at 'stick it over a fire' cooking. There's the wonderful benefit of all these shops and free things about that we usually just eat whenever. Unless someone really wants rabbit stew.

[ Its a slight joke between him and Mat. Don't think too hard on it. ]

I suppose our worlds are different enough that indoor plumbing isn't a huge plus. I forgotten how nice it was.

[Lloyd gives Zelos a scowl and shakes him off with an attempted swat to the back of his head.]

Are you saying there's something wrong with my cooking?

[He brightens at the compliment from Rand.]

At least someone appreciates it. And indoor plumbing is the best! It's way better than an outhouse or using the bushes!

[Well, someone's easily pleased.]

And it doesn't even stink!

[Dodges Lloyd easily, ducking his head.] There's nothing wrong with your cooking, Lloyd. I've just seen way better, including my own.

[His mouth sort of just hangs open for a moment. There are no words...] Country bumpkins. All of you. It's sad, really. Of course, I could try to show you what it's really like to live, but... Probably not worth it.

Of course, one woolheaded sheepherder at your service.

[ Only that bow is a little too polished for a gangly sheepherder- ]

A pity I couldn't show you the Age of Legends. We had much better living than in the Fourth Age.

[ Wait is he talking about two different era's and being in both- ]

[Lloyd stares at Zelos. Sure his friend is weird sometimes, but this...?]

You want to show us plumbing? I had no idea you were into that.

[A pause, then he gives Rand a funny look, too.]

What do you mean by "ages?"

[hredflk Lloyd

He puts a hand on his forehead.] No, bud. Forget about the plumbing. In fact, forget I said anything, you're beyond hope.

[Funny looks all around, though Zelos' is more scrutinizing than puzzled.] Yeah, that sounds pretty-- interesting. Like, kinda out of this world interesting.

[ Rand waves a dismissive hand. ]

Our world has a... repeating history. An Age is a span of time marked by a big event at the start and a big event at the end. I don't know what started the Age of Legends, but the Time of Madness ended it, and the Breaking ended with the start of the Third. And the Third.. ends with Tarmon Gai'don. If I remember correctly, those in the Age of Legends didn't remember the meaning of "war" until about a hundred years before the Time of Madness, so it must have been a long one. The Third, we're fairly sure lasted about three thousand years. Maybe a little more, the Breaking was... bad.

[ A flicker of a sad expression. His fault, even, but lets pretend he's only Rand al'Thor- ]

Okay... [Lloyd gives Zelos a doubtful look. He still doesn't get it, but he's willing to blame that on Zelos being his normal, incomprehensible self.

Speaking of incomprehensible, though... It's only a few moments before Lloyd's completely overwhelmed, eyes glazing over from the impromptu lesson in another world's history.]

Uh...

[What was his question? He forgot somewhere during that explanation.]

...are you a teacher, Rand?

[It's a little strange to be on the same page as Lloyd, but Zelos doesn't pick up much of that. It's too irrelevant for him to care, much less try to understand.]

I'm not sure if I wanna ask about the point of that, especially if you're gonna dive into anecdotes about your.... life.

Lews was, at times. He also liked to know things. I suppose I'm longwinded on odd things for that reason.

[ Hope that the vague feeling of "oops this housemate is insane" isn't too worrying, because Rand is just going to smile and head off now.

He hasn't checked on those bows in a while. ]

[Is that what this feeling is? Lloyd's not entirely sure. He's too busy giving Rand's back a bewildered stare as the taller man walks away. After a moment, he turns to Zelos.]

Who's Lews?

[Yeah, he, uh, has no idea how that name came up in a question that was supposed to be about Rand.]

Man, how the hell do you expect me to know? I just zoned out through most of that.

[He shakes his head.] Still pretty homeless here, though. But if everything's free here, I can just set up a pad of my own, right?

You and me both.

[Wow, when was the last time he had someone to commiserate with over zoning out during something someone was saying?

But back to important and less confusing matters!]

Right! I think they even have hotels where you can stay until you've picked a place, but you could stay here for that, too. Someone in the Welcoming Center probably has a list of places no one's using, so you could look at that.

As cute as your little country set up is, I think I'll probably have to pass. I need to figure this out on my own.

Don't miss me too much, alright?

Hey, I just went weeks without seeing your face. I think I can manage not seeing you for a day or two. Don't miss me too much now.

But, you know, the offer's good if you change your mind.

Turning it back on me now, huh? I guess I've taught you well, bud!

[A softer smile.] Yeah. I appreciate it. Even if there aren't nearly enough hunnies around.

[Lloyd grins and flutters his eyes at Zelos in exaggerated femininity.]

What, I can't be your hunny? ~Oh, Master Zelos~

[Already preparing to duck.]

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