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[dyingworld]

Good. I wasn't gonna ask.

[innermonologues]

[ That actually gets another laugh out of Squall. Noel was such a pain in the ass, but... that was probably part of his charm as well. ]

[dyingworld]

[He's just honest. He's sure Squall has plenty of people he can talk to that aren't Noel and he's totally okay with that.]

It feels good to get a good fight in. I was worried I was getting rusty. Not a lot of people around her like to spar. Monsters can only go so far.

[innermonologues]

Yeah, I noticed that... And while peace is great and all... it makes a fighter a bit antsy, don't you think?

[dyingworld]

I suppose it does.

[Yeah, he does get antsy. He doesn't like fighting for no reason but keeping up with his skills is important to him.]

Where'd you learn to fight like that?

[innermonologues]

Mm?

[ Squall stretched out his arms a bit, his gaze turning toward Noel. ]

Back home... I grew up in this place called Balamb Garden. It was like... partially an orphanage and partially a military school. Everything I know I learned from there.

[dyingworld]

An orphanage military school? Interesting.

[Must have been interesting to have a whole school of teachers and instructors.]

You and Lightning have similar styles. But just a bit.

[innermonologues]

Mmm, I'll spare you the depressing details. I think the word war has to be mentioned and anyone can really paint the picture.

[ he snorted softly, turning to look up at the sky once more. ]

She's military too, right? I remember finding that out... I thought it was kind of funny we were both military, and used a Gunblade, though hers is more hightech than mine.

[dyingworld]

[Noel gives a nonchalant shrug.] Which worlds don't have war? [Like, honest question. He doubts there are many worlds out there without war.]

Yeah. She used to be military. Not anymore.

[innermonologues]

That's probably for the best. As I've been told, listening to orders 100% isn't always the best.

[dyingworld]

You a rebel or something now?

[innermonologues]

I guess in a way I could be considered one.

[dyingworld]

You don't seem the type at first glance.

[innermonologues]

I guess after being here for so long you come to realize following orders blindly isn't always for the best...

[dyingworld]

Good on you.

[Anyway, Noel finds enough strength to sit up and collect his weapons and he gets up to leave.]

I'm leaving. But maybe another spar or two in the future. [Is that Noel's way of saying thanks??]

[innermonologues]

[ Squall follows his lead and slowly sits up as well, reaching out for his Gunblade. ]

I can't wait.