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[azuresong]

[ Oh, we're whispering now! Lyria stands on her tip toes to meet Eustace half way... or enough so that he doesn't have to lean down so much why is he so tall

But she nods, determination taking over her features before she walks over to them, addressing with a booming voice: ]

Alright everyone... sit down!

[flamekthunder]

[The dogs look at Lyria for a moment before immediately their rumps touch the ground.

Oooh, she's giving commands!! What else will we get a treat—

...Honestly Lyria probably doesn't need dreamotion to understand the clear look on their faces.]

[azuresong]

[ SHE IS SO UTTERLY SHOCKED WOW IT ACTUALLY WORKED-

She's bustling with so much joy and excitement that she looks up to Eustace (almost as eagerly as the dogs) with a face that reads "Look! Look what I just did! Did you see that!?" as she hurries over to the kitchen counter to retrieve some snacks. ]

Be sure not to move until I get back...! [ She's watching them the entire time, giggling all the while. ]

I think I understand what you mean! I feel like I can really hear them talk!

[flamekthunder]

[Lord this house is going to burst into more sparkles and flowers with Lyria's excitement being as high as it is. AND THE DOGS REALLY INCH FORWARD A LITTLE but they are good boys and girls and wait, some bums wiggling a little, some paws tip tapping in anticipation.]

They can be fairly obvious in their wants and do their best to communicate. On the whole, these dogs are a lot smarter than average ones, likely due to their fairy lineage. Once you understand their general meaning, you can work on understanding more. And through dreamotion, you'll eventually hear their true voices.

[azuresong]

[ You were what you signed up for when you let Lyria into this house!! There's so escape from it now!!

But just as quickly as she runs to the counter does she return with a bag of treats in her hand. She motions for each one to stay still as she delivers the goodies one by one as is increasingly more impressed the further down the line she goes. ]

That's amazing... then I'm going to try to work really hard to understand! [ Once all the treats have been delivered the dogs are once again set loose to grace Lyria with varies degrees of kissing and hopping. ]

I think they are saying "I'm happy!"

[flamekthunder]

[A light chuckle escapes him.]

That's right. And they're giving their thanks as well.

[azuresong]

Heehee! You heard that!? This dreamotion sure is amazing...!

[ She's petting the ones that have approached her, giving a small "you're welcome" to them as the pats are given out. But she does wonder... ]

Dreamotion... you said it is like "dream energy" in this world? Does that mean you can still do the same things you did back home? Like with Flamek?

[flamekthunder]

Mm.

[A small nod.]

Flamek is now powered with my dreamotion. Its output depends on how much I can give it. But I can do more with it as well.

[He extends his hand and snowflakes appear.]

1/2

[azuresong]

Really? That is so neat! What else can you—

[azuresong]

[ SNOWFLAKES THERE ARE SNOWFLAKES OH MY GOODNESS ]

WAAAAH!! Eustace, what!? But how...!? [ She's scurrying up next to him, a hand extending to try and touch it. ]

A snowflake, a real snowflake...!

[flamekthunder]

[Wha—

He's actually startled enough that there's a snow flurry burst before it settles back down, letting her touch the cool snowflakes as if they were from outside.]

...Dreamotion is similar to magic, but it's also more than that. With enough focus and concentration, you can make whatever you have in mind. Your emotions will also affect it.

[azuresong]

[ She giggles as the burst of snow cascades around them. The dogs barking and echoing both their surprise and excitement.

From here... the snowflakes look so beautiful. She's honestly come to appreciate them so much more, and seeing them this close makes her eyes sparkle with wonder. ]

I see... so it's the same when the starflowers appeared when we were first walking here! Tifa did that, didn't she?

I want to make pretty things appear, too...

[flamekthunder]

Yes.

[A light, soft smile and he forms one out of the snow.]

But you can do that as well. This world is also affected by our emotions. Whenever you feel strongly about something, that emotion will manifest in different ways. You might not have noticed it just yet.

[azuresong]

[ she gasps as the snow changes form and pauses to admire the glisten and beauty of the design. Cautiously she will reach her hand towards it to lightly touch the end of the petal, and is shocked when the feeling was cold against her fingertips. It was real… and here… and Eustace had made it! She truly wondered if she could do something as beautiful, too! ]

I can do that as well… [ She considers, and closes her eyes to concentrate, clasping her hands tightly together. Lyria has felt so many emotions since arriving, but right now the one that was shining the brightest was not only her excitement, but her happiness as well. If she just thought hard enough about being happy!!

And suddenly, loudly, a loud pop! sound forces her eyes to rip open. There in between her hands is a magical sparkler. It’s bright and different colored lights dancing around in swirls and shooting off in all different directions until it dissipates as quickly as it came. ]

D-did you see that!?

[flamekthunder]

[Somehow he's not surprised by how her dreamotion manifested, and he just gives her a light smile.]

Yes, well done. But you should also try to be careful and mindful of what you create.

[azuresong]

[ Lyria is still glancing at her hands as he spoke, consumed with adrenaline from what she had just experienced. Sure she had the power to summon godly and deadly beast, BUT THIS??? ]

Hehee, I'll be more careful next time! [ She pauses, considering. Lyria's demeanor slightly deflates, her eyes still staring at her hands. ]

... I haven't tried doing "that" here yet.

[flamekthunder]

"That"?

[No why did her expression fall? What could she—



Ah.

It comes a second too late, but Eustace starts to realize what she might mean.]

[azuresong]

[ She's twiddling her fingers a little, intertwining them back and forth while still keeping a smile on her face. ]

Mhmm. I wasn't sure if it would be the same as it was back home... but something about it feels weaker. I can still "feel" them, though.

[flamekthunder]

...So you do mean the primals.

[It's odd how he once used to see them as a threat to be eliminated but now has a more nuanced, neutral about them.]

Can you tell which ones? Admittedly I'm not too familiar with those who had similar capabilities adapting to this world, so I'm not sure how it will work for you.

[azuresong]

Only a few... [ She touches the emblem to her chest and briefly closes her eyes. ] ... There are others, but I still feel Bahamut's presence the closest. [ Was one of them Bonito??? She wasn't so sure- ]

Do you think I will have to use my powers here?

[flamekthunder]

...I don't think you'll need them...

[A small pause.]

But if you are able to, it wouldn't be a bad idea to understand how they work. This world is for the most part peaceful, but like any other there are dangers, especially with nightmares and noctaere. There are also dangerous monsters further beyond the Wildlands.

[azuresong]

[ She gives a small nod of understanding. ]

You're right! I... want to protect the people of this world too, so I'll try to do what I can!

[flamekthunder]

[...Hmm...]

But I wonder... If what you feel are some dream form of themselves or if you can actually feel their original forms back in our world.

[azuresong]

[ That... was a good question. She peers down at herself again as if trying to listen. ]

I'm not sure if I know the difference yet, but I know they feel anxious and a little restless. It doesn't quite feel like the same connection I had from home, so maybe the dream world has something to do with it.

[flamekthunder]

I suppose there's only one way to find out.

[He looks at her carefully.]

Do you want to try it?