nostalgia and other musings

[colorofthesky]

Reminiscing about old times, huh? I gotta say, I'm not really sure if I should be flattered or worried.

[ Re-reading old threads and canon review are perfectly legit pasttimes, Zack, ok!!

He just laughs quietly. ]

I know, I know. We had some good times together...and bad ones, when you felt like being an ass.

[ Wow, look, it was all in the name of fun!!!

He snorts. ]

So? What do you wanna do this time? I kind of like being retired, but if you have a place in mind, it's better to get it over with.

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[prideinthefall]

Stay retired. Insist on it.

[ He'd like retirement, but that doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon. ]

[colorofthesky]

[ He's been off the hook for more than half a year so that's...pretty good??

He laughs a little. ]

Well, I would, but I think the more I demand it, the more determined she'll be to do the opposite.

[ Muns are annoying things, aren't they? ]

She's kind of contrary.

[prideinthefall]

Then I recommend appealing to her reason.

[ If she has reason and that's always risky with these 'mundanes'. ]

If that fails, go 'quiet'. They seem to hate that.

[colorofthesky]

I don't really think they apply "reason" to us.

[ Isn't that why they yell about "feels" and things like that? It's weird; he doesn't get it. ]

I've been pretty quiet for a while. I guess she just decided she missed me.

[prideinthefall]

[ Sephiroth narrows his eyes; it's worse than he thought. ]

Being missed usually indicates a period where they 'throw you everywhere'.

[ Memes, PSLs, games. Nothing is off the table when they're doing that 'squeeing' thing. ]

You have my sympathies.

[shockshot]

I guess she really loves having you around.

[She knows that feeling way too well.]

But here's hoping that she won't toss you into a volcano or something this time, hm?

[colorofthesky]

I don't know if she's going to go that far. She tells me "canon review" isn't done yet so I might not go anywhere.

[ Memes and PSLs aren't that bad, he supposes... ]

The last big thing she had me involved in was an apocalypse so anything tamer than that will probably be okay.

[ "Probably" being the keyword there. But enough about him. ]

How've you been?

[herplaceinthesun]

You should enjoy it. I know you're not really one for attention, but we both know ya wouldn't back down wherever you ended up.

[Zack didn't really fail at things much at all, except not dying but everyone screws that one up.]

Hopefully it's somewhere they're a fan of free will this time.

[planetdialup]

Do you think she has a place in mind?

Because you might not be the only one getting the dust brushed off of them.

[prideinthefall]

[ Ah, Zack has a reprieve then. Good to know.

Then his lips pinch into a thin line and he doesn't answer for a second or two. ]

I've been sent to a game.

[colorofthesky]

[ Long time no see, stranger. His expression brightens a little. ]

Well, she hasn't very much lately, but I can't really complain about that.

[ A volcano is nothing after an apocalypse. He could handle it, for sure. ]

It's good to see you.

[colorofthesky]

[ Guuuuurl, you know he doesn't quit. Have a bright, Zack Fair smile! ]

I think retirement has been very good for me, actually. If I went anywhere, I'd like it to be somewhere fun.

[ His luck never works out like that, but he can pretend, right? ]

You'd have to advise me on the best vacation spots, though.

[colorofthesky]

She hasn't got a clue, actually.

[ Which might or might not be a good thing. He isn't sure yet. ]

I think she's just being nostalgic.

[deilur]

Looks like we're all coming out of retirement.

[And there is no irony that doesn't escape him there.]

[colorofthesky]

[ ...congratulations aren't in order then, are they? ]

What kind of place is it?

[prideinthefall]

[ Are they ever in order when it comes to these silly games? ]

Some people are gods. Some people are the servants of those gods and have no memories.

[ He's only been there a few days and well.... he doesn't want to talk about the rest. ]

It could be worse.

[planetdialup]

[She isn't sure yet either. Because they ended up as pawns of witches and mafias last time?]

Hm. Well, you're worth getting nostalgic over.

I know this one has had a lot of feelings about you.

[Aerith no don't say it.]

[shockshot]

[Very long time no see. She's missed him.]

Lately. You never know on these folk.

[Desert, strange people, stranger situations...they've been through a lot haven't they.]

You too. I've missed you Zack.

[herplaceinthesun]

[He also has a booty that won't quit but that's neither here nor there. Especially not with that smile, geez.]

If anyone deserved to take a load off and relax a while, it's definitely you.

[She thinks you can have fun anywhere, but even so-]

Go to the beach, for real this time! Drink something nice, play volleyball, hit on cute people in lowcut swimwear... enjoy your life. Don't make Aisha haveta find ya to make sure.

[colorofthesky]

[ Right?? He thought he was going to stay retired; this is all very unexpected. ]

Looks like it.

Have you heard if you're going anywhere yet?

[radiant_susan]

Aren't you a little young for retirement?

[says the young lady who is twice the age she appears]

[colorofthesky]

[ ...well. That sounds really bizarre and Not Fun. ]

That's...different.

[ He hasn't heard of anything like that. ]

What else is there to do there?

[colorofthesky]

[ Yeah, that wasn't very good. Somewhere more relaxing would be nice. ]

Well, I don't know about that.

[ Always so modest, Zack. ]

It goes both ways, though.

[ Lots of nostalgia on this end, too. ]

I think I'd like to go somewhere nice.

[colorofthesky]

[ DO HE GOT THE BOOTY? Heck yeah, he still do.

He grins. ]

Well, I've been told I'm really bad at relaxing so I might need some help with that.

[ Winkwink, nudgenudge, know what I mean?? ]

A beach party sounds like fun, though.

[deilur]

[He shakes his head.]

Nowhere yet. Mine keeps saying she'll do a canon review, but you know muns. Won't stay that way for long.

[Cloud smiles slightly, if only because he's missed talking to Zack. Then he pauses and tilts his head.]

What about you?