Old (ish) Muse...

[standing_alone]

So here we are again. Will this lead to anything or...? I'd like to see everyone again. Its been awhile since I've contacted any of them.

[He scratches the back of his neck, sighing.]

You know I'm a sucker when it comes to friends. I want to make sure they're alright if...nothing else. Then we can move on. Together.

How does that sound, Mun?

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[lost_turk]

I'm alright. Does that help put you at ease, Zack?

[standing_alone]

It definitely puts me in a better mood.

[lost_turk]

I'm glad. I hope your Mun finds a suitable place for you soon.

[standing_alone]

There's no telling. [He shakes his head.] Do you have a place, Cissnei?

[lost_turk]

No, not yet.

[standing_alone]

So we're in the same position.

Have you heard from anyone else?

[lost_turk]

Yeah, I've heard from someone. [Smirks]

[standing_alone]

[Now he's curious.] Who?

[lost_turk]

Aerith.

[standing_alone]

How is she doing?

[lost_turk]

She's doing good. She doesn't have a place to be yet either, so maybe she'll end up where you are!

[standing_alone]

That would be a nice change of pace. [Unless the place sucks.] Actually...

I'm not sure if she should be in any of these places.

[lost_turk]

Why not?

[standing_alone]

They don't seem safe.

[lost_turk]

She's stronger than you give her credit for, Zack. And even if she wasn't, you'd be around to protect her, wouldn't you?

[standing_alone]

Of course. [That goes without saying.] I just don't want her to be in those situations to begin with.

[anonfantry]

...Everyone?

[standing_alone]

Yes. Everyone. [There's a smile just for Cloud on his lips.] Including you.

[anonfantry]

[ brb learning to be less obvious

But smiling anyway, because how can anybody not smile at Zack. ]

Well-- I'm okay. So you don't have to worry about it.

[standing_alone]

[Good for you, Cloud. Good for you.

This is why he smiles. ;) ]

Face it, I'm going to worry about you. I know you can handle yourself, but I'd rather be there with you.

[anonfantry]

[ Hmph! ]

Even if that'd be... [ something mumble mumble ] ...If I wouldn't mind you being around -- you should think about yourself, too. You could end up somewhere pretty bad, if you're not careful.

[ If you waste all your time worrying about other people!!

Says, uh, the hypocrite. ]

[standing_alone]

What was that? [Leaning in and bringing a hand to his ear.] You think I can't handle myself, Chocobo?

[anonfantry]

[ Frowning!! ]

That's not what I said. And I'm not a chocobo.

[standing_alone]

Are you sure you don't see me as some damsel in distress? [A wink.] Your hair begs to differ.

[anonfantry]

That's not-- [ ahgsoijdfosg no what even

Cloud's just going to cross his arms. And ignore that last comment. ] You should be serious about this.