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Log 082

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As some of you may recall, there's been an expedition planned for some time now. However, between rapid world changes and the recent silence of its proposer, we've yet to set a date for departure.

The destination is a place on the map called Lastlook, of which a painting was found in the room hidden deep in the Insolitus. Aradia Megido has been organizing this trip, but another troll [she didn't catch your name, Kanaya] informed us she was quite unconscious. Should she not regain consciousness soon, I'll be happy to take over whatever organization she has already planned. The trip is expected to take two or three weeks, as much of it is to take place outside the powered zone. I would strongly recommend bringing a mount on this trip, and as it appears to be a, er, seaport, it wouldn't hurt to have some skill with watercraft as well.

If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer what I can.

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Hey, I totally know for a fact. Don't worry about it!

Well, if you insist. It's unlikely Lloyd will remember much detail when he returns to himself, at any rate.

Oh don't worry, I'm not letting him forget that he apparently hasn't changed his hairstyle in fifteen years.

Ah, well. Lloyd will be Lloyd, three years old or not.

So? It's still freaky!

Simply because one has bad fashion sense does not make one freaky, Zelos.

But this goes beyond bad fashion choices, Professor! I've never heard of someone who keeps the exact same hairstyle their whole life! No one!

I mean don't you find it the slightest bit strange??

Not really. I found some time ago that categorizing Lloyd as strange was a waste of effort best spent elsewhere.

[he sighs ]

Yeah, yeah I guess so.

[Really, Zelos, you should know better than that by now.]

Perhaps he just needs a bit of fashion advice, hmm?

...Yeah. I'm pretty sure trying to save that guy from his own fashion choices is as wise as eating rocks.

[ignore the fact he totally did the latter once. IT WAS GROUNDED UP OKAY]

[YOU STILL DID IT as she's sure Zelos will, at some point, actively try to change Lloyd's fashion.]

It's what comes of being raised by a dwarf, I'm afraid.

I dunno, this seems beyond even that explanation...

[Yep, and then you can just wait to hear the frustrated screams coming from the journal over that]

[It could be worse. He could be Rarity.]

Well, when you add on that's it's Lloyd....

[a sigh] I know. He is really something else.

Well, like with anyone, his qualities are mixed. Overall, it's more good than bad, though - and for that I'm grateful.

I know. I am too. [He loves Lloyd okay. Faults and everything.] He does make a cute kid.

[The sign of a good friend. That and the willingness to take care of a three-year-old.]

I'd imagine he does. I saw him once like that, several years ago.

[Let's face it, even if he won't admit it the list of what he won't do for Lloyd is very very small]

Really? This loss has happened before?

To a different version of himself, yes. A child loss is one of the more common ones, along with the ubiquitous cat.

Hm. I guess kids do elicit emotions...

Well, whatever. I don't know how long this will be, so if you ever feel up to babysitting...!

It would be my pleasure, Zelos.

You're a lifesaver, my cool beauty! ♥ Last week made me have my fill of kids, eheheh...

Ah, yes. I was rather fortunate with my placement, I think. With one of the larger houses, I wouldn't blame anyone if they needed a bit of isolation from crowds for a bit.

Yeah you were with the Sages, weren't you?

Heh, yeah. How long until this expedition happens anyway?