DESOLATION. || A FE2 AU.

|| Sorry. ||

We're back in the lobby.

It felt.. unreal.

Marred took a few deep breaths and turned towards me.

"Are you alright?"

She asked.

I didn't know how to respond.. all I know is that I felt a bit guilty.

"I'm fine."

I responded.

The both of us were silent for a little while, before I eventually opened my mouth.

"Hey, um. Sorry for intruding on your business. I didn't know what you were trying to do, and I genuinely thought you were in danger."

I apologized.

Marred looked at me with a puzzled look.

"What? No no! It's fine, Lost Woods. What matters is that you're safe, okay? You have nothing to worry about!"

She quickly reassured me.

"Oh.. thanks."

I responded

"I get that the other maps aren't really used to me using my abilities since I use it ever so slightly... But you don't need to worry about me! I promise, I'll tell you when I can't handle it and I need help! Okay?"

She asked me.

She kept staring at me with the face that really said "please say yes :3".

"..okay."

I eventually agreed.

Marred smiled brightly.

"Yay! Oh but- I'm getting wayy too ahead of myself! Heheh.. uhh.. where will you stay for a while?"

She asked.

"..hm. I haven't really thought of it much.."

I said.

"You know.. you could stay in Fallen's map, like Buried!"

She offered.

"..uh- no thanks, really."

I turned down the offer, I don't know anything about Fallen.. they look a bit creepy, not going to lie.

"Aw.. but- that's alright! Have you made up your mind?"

She asked.

I took a few more seconds to think, before I eventually decided.

"...I'll stay at Castle Tides' map."

I said.

Marred seemed to like the idea and nodded.

"Okay! As long as you're comfortable with him! You two are friends, right?"

Marred asked.

"Yeah, pretty much."

I answered.

"I hope he doesn't mind!"

Marred said.

"I'm pretty sure he won't mind.. I guess."

I said.

"Well.. I should get going now. I'll see you around, Marred."

I waved goodbye at her.

She waved at me and then I entered the lift, and went to Castle Tides' map..

I hope I don't regret this decision.