Disclaimer: Laura does not punch Colette in the face in this chapter.
"Urgh! Why is it so hot?" Lloyd complained.
"According to Legend, somewhere in this area is a gate that leads to Efreet. The heat in this area is due to Efreet's influence." Genis answered.
"A gate that leads to Efreet? Could that be…"
"Yeah I'm sure that's the seal we're supposed to find."
"Wow, you know a lot of stuff!"
"That's because I don't sleep in class like you do."
"At any rate-" Kratos cut in. "That does indeed fit the description of the fire seal"
Kratos's original intention for Triet itself was for it to be a brief visit.
Lloyd, Genis, Laura and I (and possibly Colette too, though she wouldn't admit it) had other ideas.
"I'm so beat. I want to rest." Genis breathed once we reached the town.
"Yeah let's head to the Inn and talk there." Lloyd said, casting a quick glimpse at Kratos and Raine for approval before walking off.
"…sweet…wonderful…shade." I muttered before practically collapsing on the rightmost bed in the Triet Inn.
Laura didn't waste any words. She promptly fell into place on the neighboring bed. Lloyd joined her-there were only two beds-and Colette and
Genis had already sat on the right bed too. Anything was better then standing out in that desert.
Kratos leaned against the wall, arms crossed. Raine stood close to him. Aren't you tired at all, Raine?
A brief explanation on exspheres was given, but thankfully we didn't need it. I heard Raine talk, but I doubt that I absorbed half of what she said. No matter.
"Well then, Is there any inhibitor ore among these materials?"
The others went to look, I didn't bother, and noticed Laura didn't either. We already knew it was there. Lloyd volunteered to fix the key crest and Kratos sent Colette, Genis, Laura and me to go shopping for whatever gels, life bottles, ect. We'd already used up.
It was almost sunset when we got back, and Kratos let us rest.
I couldn't remember the last time I'd gone to bed so early.
Normally, we're both (both me and Laura) practically nocturnal, but we were so exhausted that we didn't even say anything before crashing into dreamless sleep.
"Kratos…" Laura murmured. Awake at the sound of a door opening and closing, however faint."
"Laura…You shouldn't be awake at this hour. Get some rest."
"Ight. Have a good sleep Kratos."
"..."
"…Smine?"
Ack. Morning already?
"Oh good. You're awake." Colette chirped. "I tried waking Laura up earlier-but…"
"You couldn't do it?" I asked, half awake.
"Heheh. Nope."
Probably a good thing too. Laura might've punched her in the face.
"I'll wake her up." I managed a smile. "Thanks for the wakeup call."
"No problem!" As Colette left, I sighed. I was so not ready to get up.
There were a couple of ways to wake up the unwakable Laura. One of them-Take Duckie from her arms.
How had Laura managed to come here with Duckie, anyway?
Not only had Laura managed to come here with Duckie (Her stuffed animal duck) but she had a stash of skittles stored away in her backpack, messenger bag, whatever.
Man, what would I do right now for some smarties or my own bed?
Laura's eyes opened. "…time to wake up?"
"Yep."
Everyone was awake and ready before Lloyd.
I was about to ask to go check on him,(shade) but he came running out, surprised that we were already waiting for him.
"We can finally head out to release the seal." Kratos said.
"Yes. I'll do my best." Colette vowed.
"The seal is in the Triet Ruins southwest of here." Raine explained.
"Cool! Let's go check out that seal!" Lloyd was already excited, despite already being out in the desert, or was I the only one who was already bothered by that fact?
"We'll see if that enthusiasm lasts…"
"I'll be fine! Just you watch!"
On the way there-Kratos offered lectures (mostly directed at Lloyd) about fighting. Lloyd tried to ignore them, and when he realized he couldn't, accepted them, but didn't hide his annoyance or enthusiasm, Laura paid full attention. She asked him questions, she ran into a couple battles with monsters just so Kratos could help her.
"Ah. So hot…man, I'm beat."
I can relate. I'd been dragging myself this whole way. How much farther were the Rheiards?
"See? You're already worn out."
"I'm sick of this desert."
Noishe whined, drawing our attention.
"What's wrong Noishe?"
"Be on your guard, there are enemies about!" Kratos scolded.
"Oh great…another battle."
"I love it when he talks like that!" Laura whispered.
