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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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I'm sure you're a good fighter, but now that you've started your journey, you never know what could happen.

What'd happen if you got surrounded by a group of thugs, huh?

I'd fight them off.

I'm talking about a huge group of people, though! Like, ten guys!

Then I might be a little scared. Maybe just a bit.

You're confident, aren't you?

[Despite how annoying he is, it's Lloyd's duty to make sure that he doesn't die. Luckily for the both of them, the angel gets distracted by the lights and sights of the city.]

Are you gonna miss this place a lot?

I'll miss living the care-free life of a Chosen.

"Care-free"? Don't you have duties to the church? And, heck, your whole world?

I do now. Before this? My only real duty was not getting killed before the oracle.

Hmm. Alright, then. Are you prepared for the journey, though?

Ready as I'll ever be. Not like I have much choice.

That's true.

Don't worry too much though, I got your back.

Where do you come from anyway? I'd expect someone from the sticks to have some sort of accent or something.

Ahaha... you've probably never heard of it.

Uhh-- we're close enough not to have an accent, I guess. Hehe.

And I thought I knew everywhere.

Well, you learn something new everyday.

Have you lived in Meltokio your whole life?

Born and raised. I studied in Sybak in my teens but for the most part I've always been right here,

[He nods his understanding.] I could see why you might miss it, then. Or just the things about being here, if not the place itself.

[His gaze turns towards the sky.] Are you scared at all?

Nah.

[ He looks up too. ] It's no big deal.

I never thought I'd ever hear someone describe it like that.

There's always been a Chosen. The Chosen always goes on a journey... Either they succeed and become an angel, or they fail and die pretty messily. If you break it down into simple truths it's not that bad.

Well, neither of them have a very-- happy ending. I guess you could say it's "not that bad" if you're comparing it to some other stuff, but for the Chosen themselves...

[He smiles.] You must be pretty brave, then.

Dunno. Becoming an Angel's been so hyped up it must be something amazing. The Chosen should get something out of this whole thing.

Wait-- don't you know...?

Do you know what happens at the end of your journey?

[ the jovial air immediately drops. His tone stays light, airy, but there's an edge to it. ]

I'm more interested to know how you know.

I've-- been a guardian to someone who's been a Chosen before.