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[As night falls and Lloyd finishes wandering around the streets of Meltokio (man, that city is a lot bigger than he imagined, though not quite as big as Welgaia, and definitely livelier and louder and full of more people who appreciate food - just because angels don't need it doesn't mean he can't enjoy it! - and just all around more fun), he almost flies back to Zelos' mansion before remembering that it's probably a bad idea to do that.

While he promised that he wouldn't get too distracted, he can't help it. Everything's just more colorful down here and it's been so long since he's been able to dabble in the little things. It doesn't mean that he's forgotten what he needs to do down here; if he can navigate this world and figure out a way to prevent Zelos from completing his transformation, he should be set. Right?

The angel exchanges small talk with Sheena when he arrives. While she doesn't seem too happy to be accompanying the oh so popular Chosen, he can pick up genuine concern from her. He dodges all the questions about his origins with his usual grace (in other words, close to none) and bids her goodnight.

The little one wishes him goodnight when he passes and leaves it at that.

Lloyd appreciates the room he's given, but decides to spend the evening on the balcony, waiting for the Chosen to come home. He sits on the railing, letting night cloak him as he watches the courtyard.]

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[Lloyd is terribly tempted to just fly him there, but it's too soon.] Alright, that's fine. If you can't stay awake anymore, I'll carry you.

[Since Presea is too short to support Zelos, she covers their backs as they make their slow crawl back to the city.]

[ He makes it. Somehow. Exhausted and sweaty as he is once they reach the Meltokio gates. ] Aw man... Still all those stairs...

I can still carry you, if you want.

[ ugh... ] Go ahead.

Okay!

[He lifts Zelos into his arms with a quiet grunt, adjusts his weight accordingly, then begins a steady ascent up the stairs.]

Since we're in Meltokio, I guess we'll just head back to your place?

Mi casa es su casa.

What? Is that a different language?

[He heads for the mansion anyway.]

Yes, Lloyd. [ ugh. He's so wasted. That long trip didn't help anything.

Definitely going to be nodding off on the way up. ]

[While he's not sure if he was expecting anything more from the Chosen, he's not surprised when Zelos starts to doze off.

Going up the stairs requires him to adjust Zelos' position in his arms, but generally he tries not to prod him too much. Sheena hovers nervously nearby and he joins her in her confusion.

Sebastian offers to take the redhead when Lloyd appears on his doorstep, but he just asks for directions to his room. The angel places Zelos on his bed with care, then moves to his balcony to wait.]

[ he wakes up in the morning, feeling more refreshed than ever. Like the previous day didn't happen at all. Rubbing his eyes, he gets to his feet.

Oh.

Huh. ]

Morning.

[Lloyd hears the rustling on Zelos' bed before he hears the morning greeting. During the night, he'd done his best to soothe Sheena's fears before she went to bed, but had eventually returned to the balcony to wait.

He greets Zelos with a wave and a grin.]

Morning! How do you feel?

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Like a million gald. [ He stretches, cracking his neck and grabbing a hairbrush to start his morning routine. ]

I'm glad. I'll just get out of your way, then!

[He ought to get started on his own morning routine. Better freshen up while he had the chance.

The angel is still the first one to finish, however, and he tries to exchange small talk with Sebastian as he waits.]

Good morning! [ And it's breakfast time. The cook has whipped up his favorite as a special send off and

he's never been less hungry in his life. ]

[They gather at the table without much fuss, lightly discussing the route to the next temple.

As Lloyd scoffs down food, he notices that Zelos has as much of an appetite as Lloyd should. Which is to say, none at all. This is to be expected of course, but he never thought it'd be so soon.]

You should eat up before we head out, y'know.

Ah... I think I'll just take mine to go.

If you say so. [Eats his fill then gets ready to go, making sure to keep a close eye on Zelos.

When they have everything set up, he turns to the Chosen.] Are you sure you're alright?

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I already told you, bud. I'm a hundred and ten percent. Don't worry so much.

Just wanted to make sure.

Let's go?

Let's go, let's go! Get the lead out.