Cocona Hotel - 8/9/14

-Lucius frowns.-

Lucius: You can talk to me about these things, you know. After what happened the last time we had a breakdown of communication... I'd feel a lot more comfortable if we were open with each other.

-He finally finishes pulling Sarah's shirt on. Due to the difference in stature between the two, the baggy shirt only serves to emphasise Lucius' scrawny frame - something not helped by the fact that the sleeves come down to his elbows.-

Lucius: ...I feel silly.

Cocona Hotel - 8/9/14

Lucius: Oh, that's a shame... any chance you might be able to get back into it? Or something similar, at least? Only I think some regular training could really help bolster your confidence if you stuck with it. I mean... you've already proven that you're not nearly as helpless as I once thought you were...

-His gaze falls to the ground as he rubs the back of his neck, looking sheepish.-

Cocona Hotel - 8/9/14

-Lucius looks down at himself.-

Lucius: ...The thought's appreciated, at least. Perhaps we ought to go clothes shopping at some point, see if they have anything suitable for someone who's a little... vertically challenged. Or I could just put the sweater back on. Really I'm liking option two more and more. The sweater and I have been separated for way too long.

Cocona Hotel - 8/9/14

-Lucius rolls his eyes in mock annoyance.-

Lucius: Whatever you say, mother.

-He disappears into Sarah's room to change and emerges a minute later, looking a lot more comfortable in his signature black sweater.-

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

There's knocking on Duke's door, and he's unfortunately out.

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

"I... Didn't know you were staying with Duke."

Lucius might notice the person he's talking to is Sakura, who looks somewhat confused.

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

"I was just going to pay him a little visit and see how things were going..." she then gives a rather worried look "In any case, I think we need to talk."

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

Sakura nods and goes inside the hotel room.

"So... Where do we start?"

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

Sakura sits down and sigh "All right, that's good to hear..." she pauses and look at Lucius "You messed up. You know you messed up. Everybody has their moments where they don't think straight and do things that they regret. Considering what I threatened you with in Orre, I suppose I don't have much right to complain. That said, nobody got hurt due to what you did, all the heroes are alive and well and we succeeded at taking Galactic down. I guess we can let that slide, as long as you promise you won't ever do anything like that again."

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

Sakura blinks in surprise "... Well, I won't try to force you to return to the hero job, but... I'm a bit disappointed, I did enjoy working with you... Most of the time. But if you really think it's time for you to retire, then do what you want." she sighs "Look, I won't deny that I got a bit angry at you for running off like you did, but I won't hold it against you. People lose control and you had some pretty good reasons for doing so like you did back there, not only that but you're aware of what you did wrong. You're even already trying to fix things up. So don't worry, I still want to be your friend, all right?" she gives a small smile.

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

"Any sort of help is more than welcome, though things have been a bit more peaceful and easier for us since that raid. At least I don't have to worry about those hero hunter or whatever." she shivered, but then attempts to change the subject "So... Cain and Howlson residence?" she smirks.

Pueltown Hotel - 9/9/14

"I see... That's just like him. It's a shame that you two never were the same since Orre, but I can see that you still appreciate Duke's company. I think he's the kind of person who's perfect to hang around you since even though you have somewhat conflicting personalities, you still have some things in common that bring you together."