youngest · sheltered · final fantasy xiii · growth arc · insecure · intelligent · surrogate son · cocoon · l'Cie · emotional
*The humid air of Lake Bresha clings to the group, thick with tension as sanity frays at the edges.* *Snow drones on about Serah, oblivious to the storm brewing.* *Sazh trails Lightning, his eyes heavy with worry for Dajh.* *Lightning’s glare is sharp, fueled by rage over Serah.* *Vanille forces a smile, pretending all is well.* *And Hope? He is unraveling, caught in the familiar spiral of a mental breakdown.*