[He finds it easily enough, he's fairly good with directions. When he reaches the door he'll give a light knock before peeking his head in as it's unlocked as she said.]
[And she is there, basically sweeping towards him immediately, pulling him inside. Her home is nothing special, just a few large couches and bookshelves that are mostly empty, all heavily cushioned with a plush rug. She's more about texture than any particular appearance, and it all appears to be soft of soft and warm. Like old blankets or something.]
[He goes with her as she pulls him inside. He's curious enough to glance around. The apartments were always on the smaller side but she's done well to make it homey. He mildly wonders if she'd be fond of homemade furniture. Something the Cocoon house has made Noel's sole responsibility. He likes making wooden furniture.
But, nothing to bring up right now.]
No problem. I can't leave short people to fend for themselves, after all. [A light smirk.]
[He nods at her instruction and goes over to a wall to start mounting one up. He raises his arms to work, making good use of his slightly over six feet tall stature. dem biceps]
So any reason you want it all covered? [He asks, curiosity in his tone.]
Um. First there's me of course. Then there's Queen Ashe. She's less of a pirate and more someone we're working with. She was a princess when we met, but after we saved our home, she was crowned queen. She's very stern, ambitious, and kind. And the most talented mage I've ever met.
There's Captain Basch, the leader of the Knights of Dalmasca, her commander. He's...really kind, and easy to talk to, and he served with my brothers before they died in the war.
After him? Fran and Balthier. They're pirates more like me and my best friend Vaan. A viera and a human, they've been together forever. They're...really both quite beautiful, and brave, and kind, if a little troublesome.
Finally, Vaan. He's...a woolheaded guy sometimes, but we grew up together. I can't really imagine life without him anymore. Except here I guess. He's always been a dreamer, and he's a pretty good thief, too.
[While she speaks he goes back to working again but listens as he does so. He glances at her several times as she explains, a small smile pulling his lips. He can tell how much these people mean to her.]
That's... quite the gaggle. [He says, his smile growing.] Queens and captains and thieving pirates. You lead an interesting life, Penelo. They all sound like good people.
I'm sorry about your brothers. [He knows the pain of losing family.]
[Another thing to admire her for. Noel's not nearly as good at moving on. And he knows it.]
I'm pretty sure most families bicker and squabble, so that's good.
[He tenses just a little, not enough to really be that noticeable. There's not many people aside from Lightning, he's made more friends here than he's had... ever??]
... There's Serah. Lightning's sister. She helped me before coming here and she's my best friend. Kind of like a sister to me too. There's Hope who's this big brain, always figuring out ways to help people. He's a good guy. And ... Snow. He's alright.
[That's all he has to say about Snow. He doesn't bring up Caius and Yeul. Not after yesterday.]
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Sure. I'll head over now, just let me know where your place is and I'll see you soon.
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Door's open, so come in as you like.
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Anyone home?
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Glad you could make it. Thanks for coming.
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[He goes with her as she pulls him inside. He's curious enough to glance around. The apartments were always on the smaller side but she's done well to make it homey. He mildly wonders if she'd be fond of homemade furniture. Something the Cocoon house has made Noel's sole responsibility. He likes making wooden furniture.
But, nothing to bring up right now.]
No problem. I can't leave short people to fend for themselves, after all. [A light smirk.]
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[She gestures towards a pile of them on the table.]
I can't really do it by myself, even if I'm in a chair. It just doesn't work, and I hate the look of bar wall.
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[Noel will move over to the pile of them on the table, picking one up and unrolling it.]
Just point where you want em.
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[She points out several places on the wall, bare patches between bookshelves.]
There, basically. Doesn't really matter what goes where, I just want it all covered.
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dem biceps]So any reason you want it all covered? [He asks, curiosity in his tone.]
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[She takes a small one and starts picking places out for them, laying them out so Noel can actually get them up easier.]
A bare wall is an empty one, and that makes it feel less lived in. Less...homey I guess. And this is my home for now.
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Yeah. Are you anxious to go home someday?
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[Though she's not saying this quickly, a considering pause breaking up her thoughts.]
I want to get back to my friends, more than home. Home's where you make it, and they'd enjoy themselves here.
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What's that cheesy saying? Home is where the heart is?
[He's been lucky enough to have Serah and Lightning here. But he knows the ache of missing friends too.]
Who knows, maybe they will show up here too.
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[She definitely gets that, and rather than get in the way, she starts into the little kitchen area, pouring some water.]
Maybe. Though that might be trouble. A whole crew of rowdies here?
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Something from a book, I think.
[Then he glances the way she went.]
Rowdies, you say? Someone like you has rowdy friends?
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I did tell you I'm a sky pirate, right? Did you expect me to have calm, peaceful friends?
[And she is totally fierce and rowdy herself. don't mock her.]
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You don't exactly look like a pirate, Penelo, I was picturing a gaggle of people just like you.
[Mocking, 100% mocking.]
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[He laughs. He... Hasn't been in a good mood like this for a while.]
Tell me more about your friends. The tall ones too.
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[She grins, happy to do just that.]
Um. First there's me of course. Then there's Queen Ashe. She's less of a pirate and more someone we're working with. She was a princess when we met, but after we saved our home, she was crowned queen. She's very stern, ambitious, and kind. And the most talented mage I've ever met.
There's Captain Basch, the leader of the Knights of Dalmasca, her commander. He's...really kind, and easy to talk to, and he served with my brothers before they died in the war.
After him? Fran and Balthier. They're pirates more like me and my best friend Vaan. A viera and a human, they've been together forever. They're...really both quite beautiful, and brave, and kind, if a little troublesome.
Finally, Vaan. He's...a woolheaded guy sometimes, but we grew up together. I can't really imagine life without him anymore. Except here I guess. He's always been a dreamer, and he's a pretty good thief, too.
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That's... quite the gaggle. [He says, his smile growing.] Queens and captains and thieving pirates. You lead an interesting life, Penelo. They all sound like good people.
I'm sorry about your brothers. [He knows the pain of losing family.]
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[She waves that off and starts setting the now-boiling water into cups for tea and such.]
That was a long time ago. I've moved on. Had to. But thanks.
[Not really much to talk about there, it had been nearly 2 years now, and they'd been dead a year before Rabanastre fell.]
But you're right. They are good people. they bicker and squabble, but they're basically family, even if we all came from such different backgrounds.
What about you? I know Lightning, but she can't be the only person in your life.
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I'm pretty sure most families bicker and squabble, so that's good.
[He tenses just a little, not enough to really be that noticeable. There's not many people aside from Lightning, he's made more friends here than he's had... ever??]
... There's Serah. Lightning's sister. She helped me before coming here and she's my best friend. Kind of like a sister to me too. There's Hope who's this big brain, always figuring out ways to help people. He's a good guy. And ... Snow. He's alright.
[That's all he has to say about Snow. He doesn't bring up Caius and Yeul. Not after yesterday.]
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