on looking for an aerith to join rotundus

[spikyass]

... What! Don't put that!



... What's a better title then?



How about "Quit Letting Zack Fair Suggest Titles For Your Dear_Mun Entries."

It's got a certain ring to it, if you ask me.

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[freereport_com]

Hey, come on now!

[ He grabs Cloud rough, yet friendly, across the shoulders, looking straight downward in a deadlocked stare.]

She likes us both, you know...?

[ Grin, grin, grin, all the way! ]

[spikyass]

[ gruffly: ]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with how much sway you have over these people.

[freereport_com]

[ Purely innocently, with a hint of a smile: ]

Sway? Come on now. What could I possibly make them do?

[spikyass]

At this point, I couldn't begin to imagine.

[freereport_com]

Well, then best not to, Buddy! Just sit back and let the magic just happen.

[ Zack's fingers wiggle and wave outwards from his chest, as if he, himself, were the master of all things magic. ]

[spikyass]

[ Cloud covers his face. Is he laughing? Crying?

The world may never know. ]

[freereport_com]

[ Zack knows! Clearly Cloud is in awe of him and needs to take a breather. ]

She thinks you're cute, you know!

[ Back to the magic, in a moment, we'll give poor Cloud a break. ]

[beyondthenorms]

[Couldn't resist snickering, Cloud That She Doesn't Really Know. The DM title you suggested amuses her a little. Shall she help to sway his mun a little more? At the same time, she intends to respectfully not make your brain hurt, at least not very much...]

Aww, why would you want to be that way? Don't you think it would be nice for your friend?

What I'm saying is more smiles and pleasant reunions should happen, instead of lots of bad things coming around.

[spikyass]

[ An empathetic smile touches the corners of his lips, so he bows his head. And hey, you don't have to worry about this one's mind! It's been through the ringer already. ]

You're right, you know. That's all I want too.

... Maybe I just don't want to see anyone disappointed.

[beyondthenorms]

[Oh, she knows all about that too well, as well as the craziness she's been through, before and after meeting the Cloud she's known for so long! He's been like a younger brother she's never had... She'd prefer to break her crazy story down into itty bitty pieces anyway. Mari herself heavily dislikes the brain hurt also.

Have a small optimistic smile.]

Hey. I understand how you feel, but it's still worth a try. I even know what it's like to have lost loved ones. [Her smile would be dimming down to a sad smile.] Still, anything's possible. For most people, anyway. [She doesn't really talk about her parents, nor the best friend she couldn't be there for. You'd understand.]

Even if Zack doesn't get to see the person your Mun searches for, I wouldn't worry about him all that much. I believe he'll pull through fine.

[spikyass]

Sounds like you know him pretty well.

[ Of all the kooky stuff happening around him, that is the least unbelievable. Cute and of the female persuasion? Yeah, he wouldn't put it past his old friend. ]

Obviously, I'm not as well-adjusted as either of you. I guess somebody's gotta be the weakest link, huh?

[beyondthenorms]

Weeelll, one of him. That's for sure.

[The sad smile shifts back to something that expressed positive.] Really. I do. I also know another one of you. Tifa, Shelke, and Vincent I've also met.

[There's one more, from your world, or rather a replica of it, originally from the past she's gotten to know real well. And she's been dating him. You'd be surprised to know who her supportive, special someone is...]

All it takes is enough encouragement and pep talking and you would get by too. Or so how it's been in our experience.

[spikyass]

[ Now we are dyyyyying to know!

And by now, it isn't very disarming to hear that there are a few copies of him running around. Truth be told, he got used to the idea of not even being the man he thinks he is long ago.

He still has to close his eyes to endure the names of all the people that he misses. ]

Sounds like you're in good company. Whoever "Shelke" is, I'm sure they're pretty great too.

[ He grins a little, modestly. ]

I sound like I'm pretty high-maintenance, though.

[earlylight]

You called?

[spikyass]

[ Excuse him if he doesn't know what to say for a moment. Even after two moments, all he can come up with is: ]

... Aerith.

[earlylight]

Cloud. [Someone is mimicking his tone!] Did you think I would ignore you?

[spikyass]

[ Now he remembers how to smile. ]

I guess that's my mistake. I should know better by now, huh?

[earlylight]

I wouldn't have much reason to visit you if you knew better. [She lightly pokes his nose.] Where are you headed?

[spikyass]

[ Said nose is now scrunching. ]

Enkhel. You know... it's right up your alley. There are princesses and castles and everything. No evil dragon king that I've seen yet, but I'm holding out hope.

Mari B's mun here with an old friend. Because I like your Cloud as much as I like mine.

[motherly_optimist]

[Tifa listens with open ears, and an open heart.] Finding her might not be a bad idea, Cloud.

It would be nice if at least one of us gets to see Aerith.

I didn't even know Zack was looking for her. Then again, I understand it would make sense in this way; everyone wants to be with those they love the closest, especially through the hard times.

fjjsjf it's my girl ilu <3

[spikyass]

You're right as always, Tif. But you know how hard it is to get things done without you around.

[ Here have a tiny smile. ]

Anyway, it seems like they're... pretty close. My guess is she'll find him before we ever find her.

<3<3<3

[motherly_optimist]

I know they are. Maybe Aerith will arrive for Zack to find. It would be good to see her again...

[There's a smile of her own, but she seems a little confused. He can't be kidding around, right...?]

But I've been around to help as much as everyone else... We may not see each other as often as we like, if that's what you meant, but there's still other people who need to be looked after.

[She sighs a bit.] Jake and I will be a little late to return to base. We found a boy, or rather, a boy someone had transformed into a small dark lion... We're trying to convince Shadow to come back with us.

[Tifa, of course, is concerned about this poor kid.] From what he's been hesitant to tell us, he must have been through a lot long before this world has discovered him. Terrible things, and I think he might be an orphan.

[spikyass]

[ Oh wait oh wait oh wait. This is starting to make no sense at all, as evidenced by the thorough scratching Cloud is giving the top of his head.

This is probably the same pickle he found himself in with that lovely Mari girl. (<3) ]

Base? Tifa, I...

I think you have the wrong guy.

[motherly_optimist]

[Oh gods, what? Ahahah she'll definitely go into Worrying Mom mode over Mari, once he mentions her. x3

However, he may be onto something there.]

You may be right. You seem different... and probably don't have the same memories as the Cloud I know.

[It's so weird when this happens. Meeting friends from different times and not having the same memories. It's also nerve wracking, sometimes.]

[spikyass]

Sorry I'm not who you were expecting. Guess I have a knack for that.

[ No this totally does not make him so sad no. ]