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[zanarkandian]

Hey guys.

[Tidus's apartment looks even more cramped than usual. Looks like someone went overboard on his recent shopping trip. He greets the camera with a tired wave.]

So...maybe it's not my place to go poking around into everybody's business, but I'm getting the feeling that things are kind of a bummer lately. We've lost a lot of friends and family. And I know I didn't really know them, or most of you, that well, but I had some ideas to help with that? Maybe?

First idea: laugh about some ridiculous stuff they did. Helps if you do it with a friend, so they can make fun of your goofy face. Or maybe that's just a me thing? Anyway, laughing helps.

Second: It's okay to be sad for a while. Maybe you have to ignore it for a bit if there's something really important you need to focus on, but it's okay to take your time.

And finally, you could always kick a ball really hard. Hey, I've got plenty?

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[timecrash]

It helps a lot to remember the good times
It's not like they'd want us to be all mopey, y'know?

I still remember the first time Dad ever took me to a blitz game, it was insane haha
we did the whole face and body paint in team colors thing
the goalie got kicked out of the pool and landed on us, i actually lost a tooth
mom was soooo pissed when she found out, dad told her it was just a fishing trip

had a blast though, i got a ball signed by the guy as an apology

[zanarkandian]

[It takes Tidus a little while longer than it otherwise might to reply. That story stirs up a lot with him.]

Wait, seriously? That's awesome! I say that as one of the blitzers who might've done that to a family at a game at some point.

Dad and I didn't always get along, but...yeah, he taught me to love the game and always work hard.

[timecrash]

it was so cool
Yeah, Dad was... he was great. He taught me basically everything I know about sailing, used to spend every summer break on the water

You're from... offworld, right? I don't think I've seen you around before except on the net

for what it's worth dude i really hope you get a chance to make up
family's important

[zanarkandian]

I lived on a boat growing up, actually. Outskirts of the city. We didn't really take it anywhere, but I think I want to learn to sail while I'm here.

And yeah, from another world. Long story short, I'm just calling it Spira. Spira had blitzball too, and I wondered if anyone from there made it here before me...somehow, I keep finding weird references to him.

I don't know how I'd even react if I found him, but---for now, I think I just want to help everybody if I can.

[timecrash]

wanna learn how? i can 100% do lessons
i'm saving up for a boat i'll let you know when i've got one :)

[zanarkandian]

That'd be awesome! I could pay you in advance if it'd help you get going sooner.

[timecrash]

i appreciate the offer, man
boats are expensive tho

[zanarkandian]

We could go on some more quests? Not to brag, but I live in a really tiny apartment for what I make, I can probably throw around more than most...and I'm sure they'd let us do a payment plan if my name was on it.

[timecrash]

More quests sounds pretty great to me!
I've still got the apartment at Curti Center. It's not amazing but it's free, y'know?