[Definitely a lot more pleasant to be around when she wasn't trying to keep someone from dying, considering the giggle the teasing brought.]

Not a local, just been here long enough to...learn.

[Oh there are stories there. The easy smile falters for all of a second, sadness and pain in dark eyes, before the good cheer is back.]

I've only heard rumors really, but I'm not one for fighting unless its in self-defense. I'm too used to the monsters being my friends. Tonberries seem to just deal the same damage you give them, and it seems like the stronger you are, the worse it is.

[Giving a shrug of her own, before crossing her arms and walking around to look him over. Mostly because of the zombifi state.]

Dunno if it's true.

[Yeah, he definitely didn't look good. They'd have to be careful, but he didn't exactly seem like the type who would place it safe if he was hunting tonberries to begin with.]

How lucky do you feel, Seifer?

[That's a curious question, and an impish grin.]