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[defyingfrigidity]

["I'm terribly sorry, but Elsa isn't here right now! Feel free to leave a message, and I'll do my best to respond in a timely manner."]

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[bylight]

[Well, she's so frustrated now that she is going to do the thing she said she wouldn't.]

I talk to you because I want to. Why would I feel forced. When you have someone you like or love, don't you want to talk to them every minute of the day? To see them happy above all else?

I want to be happy when it comes to you. I regret pushing you away. All I ask for is honesty. That you don't feel forced to hold back with me. If you want to be angry with me, hate me, like me, anything, I would rather it be real feelings.

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[failnought]

[ The video flicks on, and this time, it's not Lightning, but Serah on the gear, outside in Pallet Town. She looks half sympathetic, half frustrated. ]

Hi, Elsa. I hope this is okay, but... I think Lightning's having a bit of trouble getting out what she really wants to say. Lightning really does love you. But she also wants to keep the friendship between you two. Basically, she doesn't want anything to ruin your friendship. [ Serah takes a deep breath. ] She really likes talking to you. I can tell that much. And losing the friendship she has with you? She knows it's not good, for both of you, I think.

So even if you never return her feelings, she doesn't want to lose you. But if you ever do return them, she'll respond in kind. Lightning doesn't want you to feel pressured to return her feelings, though. That's the last thing she wants.

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Okay, this... this is slightly better.]

I don't want anything to ruin it either. I just don't know what I can do to avoid that. I've never been in this situation, after all.

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[failnought]

It is kind of a scary situation, huh? But, Elsa... as long as you don't push each other away, I don't think your relationship could be ruined. It's really as simple as that. I should know. I've been in that situation--on both sides. It's hard, but I think you two can work past this bump, and I really hope you do.

[text]

[defyingfrigidity]

... I hope so too.

[She just. Feels awful for hurting someone like this.]

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[failnought]

If you're ever unsure of what to do... follow your heart. It's what knows you best, I think. And I'm sure Anna will always be there to help you out, too.

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[defyingfrigidity]

Unfortunately, more often than not my heart is telling me several different things at once.

But... that's still very good advice. I'll keep that in mind.

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[failnought]

Believe me, I know the feeling. I can help you as much as I can, too. I know this is the second time we've spoken, but you're my friend. And Lightning is my sister, of course. I want you both to be happy.