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[ Guess who's back? Back again?? Etc., etc. ]

Hello, my fellow... cheerful... captives. After about a month of having no-bloody-idea who any of you lot are, I'm happy to report that Confusion's put me right, and so my memories have come back. Lots of gratitude there, obviously. It's an absolute nightmare to not remember how to do anything, in case you've never experienced it before.

So... yes. Memories are back, many thanks to Confusion, and I never did get to comment on our new home, did I? Listen - [ The Inquisitor shuffles a bit, the video skewing somewhat sideways. ] I've been here... over two years, and this is the first time we've had an actual sun. Comes with the whole leaving-the-caves situation, obviously, and while I'm glad for a bit of a change -

[ What was her point? Cecily pauses, then exhales roughly. ]

I've lost where I was going with that, so I'll just ask: what's edible and what isn't? More specifically, what here won't turn you into a maniac when you consume it?

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It's good to see you, too, Ignis. As a person that I recognize, and all.

[ It's also nice to have her memories back, for... so many reasons. ]

How have you been in all this time? Not getting into trouble, I hope?

Getting into trouble? You must be thinking of someone else.

[Ignis doesn't get into trouble, Cecily, he has no idea what you might mean saying something like that.]

I suppose you're right. [ He's too Lawful for that. ] Well, then, what have you been up to since I last remembered you?

['I got a girlfriend' is the first thing that comes to mind, but it doesn't make it past a thought. Instead, that fact shows itself only as a brief, soft expression that passes quickly across his face.]

I've been lending my efforts to the rebuilding. [He tells her. No doubt she'd be unsurprised.]

The sooner we can fully organise ourselves again, the better.

[ She does notice something flicker in his expression, but she won't pry. She wouldn't want someone to ask her about any secrets that she may or may not have, so... ]

Of course you have. You're very dutiful like that. [ A helpful and dedicated person. Not for the first time, she thinks that he would be a valuable asset to the Inquisition. ] Well, if there's anything that I can do on that front, I'd be happy to lend a hand. Especially considering how useless I've been this past month.

[Ignis smiles faintly, giving a small bow of his head. If nothing else, he certainly takes his duty very seriously.]

Take all the time you need to recuperate. We can manage, until you're fully recovered.

[Though, she may already feel that she is.]

If you insist, though, there is still work to be done and another pair of hands wouldn't go amiss.

I'm recovered! I was from the moment I was brought back, memories be dammed. [ Physically, she's fine. Except the usual (the anchor). ] Just point the way and I'll be there.

[ Cecily is much more industrious these days, particularly when it involves the people that she considers to be friends or allies. ]

[He chuckles, bringing one hand up in surrender.]

Very well, if you insist.

[And, sending her the location, he adds--]

And if you happen to need something to eat, I can provide that as well.

Of course. You've mentioned before that you're an accomplished cook.

[ Her stomach nearly rumbles at the memory of the meals he'd made previously (for example, in their strange, alternate lives). ]

I can't easily turn that down, can I?