Author Note: If you haven't played Tales of Xillia 2, note that there are possible spoilers ahead. Also apologizing ahead of time if the story doesn't turn out too well.

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An audible hiss slipped past parting lips, wincing at the shock the brunette felt running up her spine. The nerves in her legs were slowly awakening after a night of rest. Preparing itself for another calm day; rehabilitation was going somewhat smoothly for the teen. Her parents were supporting her with all they could, and so were the Mathis: the people who placed the aspyrix on her.

The origin of where it came from was Elympios, as a form of apology from the mercenary. Though it was from the brunet, the one who delivered it was Jude. Triumphantly returning to Leronde with the case in his hand, explaining to Leia how Alvin felt when entrusting the item to the boy. As much as the teen would want to forgive him, it was difficult...

Accepting his apology was easy, but forgiving him is the hard part.

And with how her feelings stand, it might be impossible. Because of him, she had lost her ability to use the lower half of her body again. It was the most difficult thing for Leia to accept, even falling to the point where she showed her weak side in front of Jude. Crying, sleeping, crying, sleeping... It was really all she could do for the past couple of weeks they stayed in Hamil after the fight. It wasn't until Jude's suggestion to give up on his mission and stay by her side that snapped her out of it. Through her tears, she begged him to stay in course. To not let her hold him back, because...it's the last thing she would want him to do.

"Okay...slowly..." her arms moved behind, pushing the teen up from her bed. Tears well up to the corner of her eyes as Leia slowly took steps-small steps-around her room. Walking to the mirror, seeing her dressed in pajama's with a small blanket draped over her shoulders, and her favorite headdress adorned her head. The teen gave herself a small smile, happy of the small achievement. "All right...that wasn't so hard, was it..?"

If Jude could see her now, he might be happy. Though, when he looks at her and smile, he seemed to be in pain. Guilt was what haunted him, she believes. The guilt in his actions back then, which lead her to her current condition... To be honest, Leia was glad...glad that the honor student was back in Fennmont, studying. At least this way, he wouldn't give that sad look in his eyes when he see's her...

"All right, let's change then! If I can manage this much, then I can at least get out of my sleep wear!" Leia quietly praised herself, wanting to motivate her to do more than usual. In a matter of minutes, she slowly made her way to the front of the Inn with a broom in hand. Her caring parents, though glad to see the brunette trying, warned her not to push herself more than need be. A sincere smile appeared on her lips, grateful for her parents love and told them not to worry. That if things get tough on her, she'll go back in and rest in the lobby.

Taking in the fresh air of Leronde, Leia let out a satisfying sigh, "As I thought, fresh air is the best..." and began sweeping the front of the Lodge.