Interlude - Squall's thoughts.

Author's note: The R=U controversy is still on, don't you worry! It was meant to be later on, as something towards the ending. Thanks to all who reviewed, I love you so much! And no, I'm not changing Quistis' hair color, cause I love Kuja, and I thought it'd be a nice twist to Quistis! So Here goes.

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Yesterday was pretty hectic. After finding Dr. Odine and persuading him (at sword point) to restore Rinoa and Matron's powers, everything is back to normal. Vincent Thorpe has been jailed, in his own laboratory. Eshtar authorities deemed him to dangerous to be on mainland, and so they sent him to the place that started it all - Battleship Island; now converted into a maximum security prison.

We've all returned to Garden this morning and I was nearly crushed to death by the Squallies. Quistis had her own share of suffocation, and most Trepies went nuts over her silver hair. Odine said it might be a side effect, and possibly be a genetic mutation due to her unpleasant experience. Laguna decided to keep him under close supervision from now on.

I looked over my shoulder to the laughing Selphie, who was exchanging the latest gossip with Xu. I swear that strict woman found a guy, because she's getting too giggly nowadays. Whoever it is, I hope it isn't Nida - I've had enough midnight encounters and I don't want any on the bridge. It would put me off my work.

Irvine was chatting amiably with Quistis, and the latter looked slightly haggard, but was in good shape. In sometimes wonder how she could still hold a decent conversation after what she's been through. I'd just want to curl in bed and sleep till noon.

Maybe I'll do just that. Xu told me Garden's handling things pretty well. She did hint that I should go and have a vacation, and I told her I might go and visit Ellone for a few days. I wondered why she looked so surprised. Did she think I was going to see Laguna? Tch.

Maybe I'll leave tomorrow. After all, Quistis can take care of things when I'm gone.

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Interlude - Quistis' thoughts

What a day. We met crazy scientists, fought black mages, basically went around the world twice and overall got ourselves into yet another mess. Why do I still stand this? I wasn't really paying attention to Irvine, but more towards looking at my reflection in the mirror. Next week's my birthday. I should. just enjoy. But I don't know how to 'Pahtay', as Selphie puts it. Maybe that's part of the enhancement program? Oh stop it, Quistis. You're a normal human being, and what's happened was for the best. You should be thankful those mage skills saved you during the battle with Ultimecia. I stare at my reflection, admiring my new hair. It was thicker than before, and I kid of like it. Selphie suggested I dye it blonde again, but I don't like the idea of hiding it. Maybe now people won't stare so. I'm thinking too much. I have a feeling Selphie's up to something, cause I keep seeing her giving me secret glances. Something tells me to run, and I told Xu I thought of going to visit Ellone for a few days. I plan on taking a train to Eshtar, because I sure as hell can't take the Ragnarok.

I wonder why Xu looked so surprised.? Oh well, none of my concern. Squall's there to take care of things. I bet nobody will notice a thing.