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I have a little surprise cameo in here. Hope you all like it.

Chapter 3

~Quistis~

The flight to Trabia was very nice. With Selfie it usually only takes half an hour as she drives like such a maniac. Xu is taking a way slower approach which is much more relaxing, save for Nida's constant backseat driver comments. Clearly the guy has spent too much time behind the Wheel at Balamb and feels the urge to comment on anything Xu does.

As we approach I see a yellow bouncing blob that is the super energetic Selfie, jumping up and down while waving. We barely make it out the door before she has her arms around both Xu and I. Realistically her excitement is my fault, I haven't made a visit here in at least a year.

"How was the flight?! Boring I'm sure! Everyone knows that I am the best driver around here" She exclaims proudly.

I laugh and say "Well it was a way more relaxing ride, I do have to admit Selfie"

"Pftt whatever, Irvy loves my driving, don'tcha Irvy?" She turns over to her significant other who is walking towards us.

"Sure Babe, Howdy gang, good ta see ya" He says while tipping his cowboy hat towards us. They haven't changed at all and honestly it feels really good to see them.

Putting her arm through mine she exclaims "Well come on! Can't wait to show you around town! Last time you were here there wasn't even a town to see! It's really incredible! With the school taking on so many students and the buzz of the reconstruction we had so many people flocking in to help that the town almost went up overnight! It's not big like Balamb but its super cute!" She was right, it is super cute, small townhouses lined the streets as we walked till we reached the Center which had a cute fountain in the middle. The cold made the fountain more of a statue this time of year but impressive nonetheless. "So the hotel is just a across the way there on the right, we'll check in, get ready and meet downstairs to head to the Resto at lets say 6:45, our reservation is at 7, but its like right down there by the train station" She points down a cobblestone street. Snow blowing every which way around us we make our way inside the hotel.

"Hi there Selfie!" The lady at the front desk says waving us in. "These must be your friends from Balamb, Welcome to Trabia town. I hope you enjoy your stay here, lets get you checked in"

"Thanks hon" Selfie responds as we make our way to the desk. It seems to be quite a small hotel, no more than eight rooms I would guess, very fitting for the small town.

The lady at the front desk hands us each a key "So you will all be on the top floor, beautiful view of the Vienne Mountains, rooms four, five and six. Do you need help bringing up your luggage?" She asks.

I motion to my small duffel, "I think we are all set". We make our way upstairs to our rooms and wow the woman was right, the view is spectacular. Beautiful mountains covered in snow make for a great backdrop. I open the window appreciating the cold air. It feels good to be here away from it all. I already dread going back to Balamb and I just left.

Later that evening we sit at the restaurant making chit chat and reminiscing about old times.

"So how are Squall, Rinoa and Zell?" Irvine asks finishing off his third beer.

"Great actually, Rinoa and Squall as you know are planning to get married this summer so she's very excited and planning that, Zell we don't see too much of lately, you know how new relationships go and him and Amber from the library are inseparable." I say also finishing my martini, the motion was more of a gulp.

"Awww that is so sweet" Selphie cooes. "I'm so happy for Zell"

"Yea me too" I smile, I really am happy for him. I need to get out of the funk, already feeling a little fuzzy after my second martini I notice a cute looking dark haired man with tattoos all over his arm standing at the bar. Feeling like a never ending fifth wheel I get up "I'm just going to get another drink". As I get closer to the bar I start questioning my judgment but realize if I come back sans drink I will look silly now. Alright, just get a drink, I don't have to talk to the ridiculously good looking guy at the bar. The waitress makes her way over to me "Could I get a Lychee martini please?"

"Sure one sec" She responds turning towards her bottles. I look to my left and accidentally catch him looking at me.

"Hey" I squeak out

"You look like you're a Seed, Balamb I'm guessing" He responds, moving closer he motions the waitress to put the drink on his tab as she places it in front of me. This guy I could tell is a flirt.

"Yea how did you know?" I respond surprised.

"There's a statue of you all up at the school" He motions behind him with his thumb. "You're Quistis Trepe, defeater of sorceresess"

I can't help but giggle "Haha you got me, and who are you?"

"Name is Gladiolus, but you can call me Gladdy. I come out this way to camp. Winter camping in the mountains is such a rush" He smirks down at me.

"I will have to take your word for it" I slowly start stepping away grabbing my drink "Thank you for this" He winks at me and I return to the table. I guess that's my rush of adrenaline for this evening. Hyne I have no game at all.

Sitting down Xu all but jumps on me with questions "Who was that?" "Why didn't you invite him to come sit?" "What did he say?"

I sigh at her and just accept defeat "Xu, I literally have no idea how to talk to guys, you pushing me is making it even worse, maybe next time"

"So has anyone heard about what rock Seifer has been hanging out under lately" Selfie for the save, changing the subject. Clearly though she is not over what that scumbag did to Trabia garden years ago. Blowing it almost to bits, she lost many friends in that explosion.

"Pfft no, I can't believe they gave that guy a full pardon" Xu says angrily

"Yea but they couldn't pardon Matron and not him, he was under the control of Ultimicia" Nida responds "I kinda feel bad for the guy, imagine living with what he did, all the lives lost"

"Yea well, if I ever see him he will be getting my nunchucks right to that smug face of his" Selfie retorts.

"I doubt we ever will" I put in my two cents finishing off my martini. Irvine notices and orders another round.

"So Quisty, ever think of getting into teaching again?" Irvine says noticing my clear stress levels.

"Yea I wish, unfortunately as Seed I go where I am needed and right now that is behind a desk" I sigh sadly.

Irvine and Selfie look at each other excitedly "We've been talking, and we could really use someone of your skill set here at Trabia" Selfie offers. Leave Balamb, I honestly never thought of it, my perplexed look has Selfie add "Well why don't you take some time off and think about it"

"Quisty, as sad as I would be to see you go I think it's a good opportunity. Getting your licence back would be great" Xu says grabbing my hand. "Listen, after this why don't you take a week, I'll handle Squall and the office, don't worry about that stuff, Nida can fill in for you until you decide, right Nida" She turns to him.

"Yea of course" He responds mostly out of fear of Xu ripping him a new one if he declines.

"That sounds great actually. I need to clear my head. Can I borrow the Rag after dropping you guys off on Sunday?" Not knowing where I will go, just to feel free of the desk and the paperwork, this is exciting. Finally options.

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So I definitely crossed over some FFXV, hopefully you guys are okay with that?

What do you think, should we see more Gladdy Daddy?

Seifer is incoming though, this is a true Seiftis! Just trying to keep it interesting!

R&R if you are having feelings about it!

Thanks for reading! Next chapter should be up Monday latest! I will try and keep up with regular updates on our heroes and villains