“Oh, heya there, Cuz.” Lizicus says to Laureine on a rainy night in Gridania. They both have been fighting hard in their Dragoon training to nearly reach the top now.
Laureine smiles back at her “So what are you doing here, aside from getting wet?” A quick pause happens between the two before Lizicus comes to the realization of the surmount of rain and puts up an umbrella for the two of them to temporarily reside under. “Ah well, you know me, absent minded at the likes of even the weather.”
The both get a good quick chuckle out of the retort before Laureine looks at her cousin with a heartfelt expression. “You did good tonight assisting the Missus Sirena; proud of you.” Lizicus, taken aback from the compliment for a moment before reacting. “Y-yeah w-well, i-it’s nothing really. Just felt like you needed a hand is all!”
Laureine smiles a faint blushing smile. “While that may be true, you really did a good thing, so thank you for that.” Lizicus faintly smiles in response before glancing away.
“S-so anyway…” Lizicus continues, changing the subject and reverting her gaze back at Laureine, “Here we are near the end of our training.” Laureine smiles, “I suppose so, Cuz; it’s been quite the journey!” Lizicus grins in return and nods. “Yeah, and it’s been so rad taking it on alongside you!” Laureine’s expression unchanged, aside from showing some exhaustion. “So, Cuz, where to from here before the big trek Westward?”
Lizicus looks at Laureine expressing contemplation. “Oh, I don’t know, maybe reside on a tropical island on the outskirts of La Noscea for a while? Just want some additional time to relax and sleep before our big trek there would be so rad.”
Laureine laughs out loud. “That sounds like you!” Lizicus scoffs. “Oh yeah? What about you then!?” Laureine thinks for a moment. “Well, probably delve into more Allagan research, or help the Missus with anything they need.“
Lizicus pauses and thinks for a moment. “…Yeah, you know that does sound good too. If you need my help, you can always just ask after this training is over.”
Laureine smiles warmly at Lizicus. “Thank you, Cuz; I will try to not pester you on your vacation as much before we head Westward too after this!” She lets out a happy chuckle towards Lizicus.
All Lizicus can do is smile warmly back at Laureine while holding the umbrella until the rain stops. Once the rain ends they part ways for a spell.
Laureine returns to EOCA HQ before Lizicus and gets all settled into her bunk to sleep. Meanwhile, Lizicus, while getting settled into bed at HQ mutters something before falling asleep herself.
“Hey, Cuz, I know you’re probably asleep, but… thanks for everything and putting up with my antics. I do appreciate what you do for everyone and The Missuses. I’ll try to look after you as best I can, even if I have to use my brashness to get us out of a jam. Love you lots, Cuz, sleep well~”