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[vermillionsky]

Took you long enough.

[ You've only allowed his Real Self to hang out for....months? And paid zero attention to mirrorside. Tch. ]

You better make this worth my while.

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[onlyone_wing]

I'm sure there will be fun to be had.

[vermillionsky]

Making a game plan, General?

[ He is so very curious. ]

[onlyone_wing]

Did you think I would not have one?

[It's practically purred out. Really, it's been too long in coming.]

[vermillionsky]

I did wonder.

[ A light smirk. Of course, he knew you would have one. ]

You're on the ball.

[onlyone_wing]

Spontaneity is what led the fools to this path; they do not know what they have unleashed.

[vermillionsky]

I won't argue that.

[ A thoughtful hum. ]

Soon?

[ He's itching to get his hands dirty. ]

[onlyone_wing]

Very. [Smirk.] It would be... cruel of me to make you wait too long.

[vermillionsky]

So considerate.

[ A hint of cruel amusement touches his lips. ]

I'll have to remember that.

[onlyone_wing]

I should be displeased if you do not.

[And when Sephiroth is displeased, people die. It's that simple.

...okay, they die when he's pleased too, but. Details.]

But you are too talented a lieutenant for such simple forgetfulness, are you not?

[vermillionsky]

Maybe.

[ Such a pair they are. He rather likes it. ]

Sometimes I like to tease.

[onlyone_wing]

[Oh, and Zack's teasing is entertaining, especially in those rare moments that Sephiroth chooses to watch instead of participate.]

Tell me, have you found new prey?

[vermillionsky]

[ Zack smiles. ]

Looks like someone just volunteered.

[onlyone_wing]

Perfect.

[barrenmorrow]

Well... look what we have here. It's the puppy.

[vermillionsky]

Speak for yourself.

[ He's not cute and fuzzy like his Real self. ]

[barrenmorrow]

[Genesis sneers. Although they're mirrors of their real selves, Zack Fair is still a puppy in his eyes. Probably more of the attack dog kind, though.]

Unable to take a little joke, can you?

[vermillionsky]

My sense of humor is just fine.

[ He just doesn't like being referred to as something small and yappy. ]

[barrenmorrow]

Doesn't sound like it. [He grins.]

[vermillionsky]

I'm not a puppy.

[barrenmorrow]

You certainly bark like a dog, at least.

[animusangelus]

. . . [Translation of the dotdotdot: This is bad.] I thought mine was bad enough.

[vermillionsky]

[ This? This is a smirk, Cloud.

If you look a little more closely, you may notice those blue-green cat-eyes Sephiroth is so well-known for. ]

You didn't really think yours was the only one, did you?

[youwillrot]

[hey guys what's going on in this throoooooooh shit.

Raising both eyebrows at you. This must mean it's serious!]

Feeling alright?

[vermillionsky]

[ What's wrong, Seph? Don't like what you see?

You should- his eyes are just like yours. ]

Never better.

Why?

[youwillrot]

You seem smarmier.

[Pausing.]

Than usual, I mean.

[vermillionsky]

Do I?

[ He smirks, and there's a hint of something there one would never see on the Real!Zack Fair's face -- cruel amusement. ]

It must be what I ate this morning.

[youwillrot]

[That is some nasty bite you got there, son.

He likes it.]

Raw eggs again? What did I always tell you about rushing breakfast, soldier?

[vermillionsky]

[ It is very nasty, yes. And he likes it, too. ]

I like to eat on-the-go, what can I say?

Always lots to do, you know.

[ Like terrorizing Real Things. He is very excited about this prospect -- yes, indeed. ]

[youwillrot]

[social rank UP!!!

only 9000 more dates to max, Zack, keep it up.]

By all means, indulge me.

[vermillionsky]

[ HE WILL GET THERE IN NO TIME.

Also this? Is a malicious little smile. ]

I get to play a game.

[youwillrot]

[Best kind of smile, tbh.

He leans in, listening close. Mischief is terribly infectious.]

What kind of game?

sob this entire thread is making me scream

[vermillionsky]

[ It is, isn't it? Especially when you consider how much energy and enthusiasm Zack has. ]

The kind where I get toys I get to break.

[ He sounds so pleased about it, too. ]

You have those, don't you?

ac!sephiroth/mirror!zack? momma can dig it.

[youwillrot]

[Now, now. Let's curb the enthusiasm a notch or five, tiger, much as he enjoys it. Can't go making everyone jealous of our budding villainous bromance.]

Mm. Plenty. But handle them too roughly, too quickly, and you'll spoil the fun.

lmsdfhkj I'm getting whiplash from that other thread /is also colorofthesky

[vermillionsky]

[ But Seeeeeeeeph, villainy is fun. Who cares if people are jealous they can suffer next. ]

I'm being careful!

[ He knows what he is doing, really. He has someone to hold his leash besides. ]

I know how to be patient.

[ ...Kind of. A little bit. He likes executing terrible plans more than planning them, ngl. ]

implying I didn't know and wasn't doing this on purpose to torment you

[youwillrot]

[One-winged eyeeeeeerollllll going on over here, man.]

Of course.

...well when you put it like that.... (hi i love you c: )

[vermillionsky]

[ The most exaggerated pout. ]

I'm serious!

OMINOUS LATIN MUTUAL AFFECTION

[youwillrot]

You're not.

DUN DUN DUUUUNNNN

[vermillionsky]

[ And just like that, he's serious. ]

I'm excitable, not a novice.

[youwillrot]

You [snapping sharp teeth in his face] are not.

[vermillionsky]

[ He shuts his mouth, a stony look on his face.

He doesn't like being reprimanded, but he knows when to back down. ]

[youwillrot]

[Good boy.

Sephiroth backs off.]

If you want to keep playing at depravity, be my guest. I always find it entertaining when children seek to emulate their betters... and of course, I'm the last one to deter you from a bit of gleeful destruction.

But don't pretend you're anything more than a shadow, or that you understand the true nature of terror. How it is born, how it lives on. How it festers. That is something eternally beyond both you and your real self, reflection.

[This has been Villainy 101, with Sephiroth-sensei. You're welcome.]

[vermillionsky]

[ Zack grits his teeth. He may be a Mirror, bound to serve the Queen of Hearts, but he's more than a shadow or simple reflection. There reasons he is the way he is, and whatever this Sephiroth might think, he knows exactly what he's doing.

He says none of that, though. He just grinds out an abbreviate answer and leaves it at that: ]

Thank you, sir.

[youwillrot]

[Uh-huh. Sure.

Have a (certainly not condescending) pat on the cheek.]

Who knows? Maybe someday you'll hear voices of your very own.

[vermillionsky]

[ Teeth. Griiiiiind.

He glares but holds his peace. He already hears a voice, and there's only one he's truly loyal to. ]

Tch.