Noel and Serah watched Lilac closely, frowning.
She was too quiet for their comfort.
The silverette was simply following them around. She hadn't blown anything up, or accidentally stabbed anyone, or even screamed and ran away from any bugs like she usually did. She was simply pouting and walking, with her large grey eyes glued to the ground. This was very much out character for Lilac.
"Is… Is she sick?" Noel whispered to Serah.
"I… think she's sad?" Serah answered softly, wincing when Lilac stopped and turned around to look at them both.
"Is everything alright, Lilac?" Noel asked in a worried tone, stepping forward and placing a hand on her small shoulder. Lilac looked down tearfully.
"We're here for you, Lilac." Serah placed her hand on her other shoulder and smiled encouragingly.
Lilac slowly looked up, looking uncharacteristically innocent.
"Noel, can I have a hug?" she said sweetly, holding open her arms and batting her eyelashes. Noel raised an eyebrow curiously.
"I guess don't see why not?" he said, wrapping his arms around Lilac. Serah cooed softly.
"That's cute!" she said, smiling widely and clapping her hands.
Lilac smiled wickedly against Noel's shoulder. She pulled her face back, smiled at Noel's confused expression, and licked the entire left side of Noel's face. Then she slipped through his arms and cackled loudly while he furiously wiped the moisture away.
Serah stifled a laugh and turned around, covering her face.
Lilac smiled and put her hands on her hips, back to her normal happy disposition.
"Alright, I feel better. Let's get the hell out of here. I've always hated Oerba." she said as if she hadn't just pulled her stunt. Noel sighed, annoyed and slightly embarrassed.
"What the hell is wrong with that girl?"