Comms and Other Long FE Oneshots

I Need a Basement

        "Hey, Lewyn. Have you seen Kiran today?"

"Huh. Been awhile since anyone's asked me that." The lanky mage blinked, actually looking up from the book he was reading to meet Alphonse's eyes. Because you're really hard to find these days, Alphonse thought to himself, finding the bard alone out here, sprawled near the fountain, had been a stroke of luck. "They called Water Weird out for two battles in the Coliseum, one Allegiance Battle and one regular arena round. Apparently it was around my time to scrounge up Hero Feathers."

"I see." Alphonse gave a small nod. That also might explain what Lewyn was doing out here alone, Eir had told him that Celica told her that her partner was a bit rattled after seeing deaths or dying himself, seeking out solitude most of the time. "When was that?"

"Oh... this morning. Fairly early." Lewyn turned back to his book. "They seemed distracted, muttering something or other about needing to get ahold of the twins before lunch."

"Alright, thank you, Lewyn." Alphonse turned, heading off and leaving Lewyn to his reading. Knowing which set of twins Kiran was probably referring to, though he hadn't seen Raigh or Lugh today either. Which was extremely odd and slightly worrying.

It was lunchtime now, Heroes filling the halls and chattering amongst each other, some of them giving him deep nods or slight bows of respect as he passed. Celica was with Alm and Faye for once, and he took note of the slightly worried look in her eye. He waved to get her attention. "He's near the closest outdoor fountain, Celica."

"Thank you, Prince Alphonse." She gave him a warm, relieved smile, then hurried towards the kitchens.

"Alm, have you seen Kiran since Celica got back?" Alphonse asked the other green-haired significant man in Celica's life. He already had his and Faye's attention and it couldn't hurt to ask.

"Hmm. Can't say I have," Alm replied apologetically after a moment of thought. "Raigh and Lugh been pretty scarce today too."

"Have you asked Myrrh?" Faye asked. "Myrrh usually knows where Raigh is, and by extension, Lugh. And Lugh always knows where Kiran is."

"Okay, so have either of you seen Myrrh?" Alphonse asked.

"She was carrying boxes to Ephraim a bit ago, but I haven't seen her since lunch hour started." Faye nodded.

"Ephraim's with Hector?"

"I mean, I'd assume so." Alm shrugged. "Pretty good friends, those two."

"Thank you both, enjoy lunch."

"You too, sir." Alm waved as Alphonse continued through the hall, and the two turned away to follow Celica. Alright, now he was looking for Ephraim.

His eyes caught on long red hair and black clothing instead when he ducked into the dining hall, where many of the Heroes were seated and chatting while eating. "Arvis?"

"Ah, Prince Alphonse." Arvis glanced up from the papers in his hands, but he didn't move from where he was leaning against the wall. Not that Alphonse expected him to... he was just surprised to find the man out of the AAW in the middle of the day. "You haven't seen your tactician have you?"

"No, I've actually been looking for them for the past hour," Alphonse admitted, moving closer just so that he wasn't blocking the door.

"Mm. Well then, would you happen to know how to get to the basement?" Alphonse blinked, and Arvis hefted the papers. "This is some paperwork Kiran gave me last night detailing the release of Garon from my responsibility, saying that he'll be moving to the basement. I checked the Gauntlet- that place is completely sealed, and the Grail Pool just doesn't sound like a potential living place. I've filled it all out and wanted to give it to them..."