Opps?

[animusangelus]

[Cloud is glaring at his Mun, his posture unrelentingly and unforgivingly tense.]

Why did you have to take away my memories of her? Like it isn't hard enough...

[He gives his head a hard shake, flexing his fingers in aggravation.]

There better be a way I can get them back or you can forget about me helping you.

[...]

I wouldn't mind seeing Tifa again. You know that. But they're not the same. I don't feel the same about them. You know that too.

[In other words: don't make me get into it.]

Just give me a break.

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[shinra_dog]

[Reno goes in with caution, wide-eyed seeing Cloud so pissed.]

Heeyy... What's goin' on?

[animusangelus]

[Where does he even begin?]

She made me forget Aerith.

[shinra_dog]

[If his eyes could get any wider with disbelief, this was it.]

Damn -- how does that even happen?

Fuck, man, that sucks.

[animusangelus]

If I knew, I'd fix it! [All of that is snapped before he sighs tiredly.] I hope she shows up and sets me straight.

[shinra_dog]

[He holds his hands up in a 'not my fault' gesture.]

Ya think you'd remember again if she showed up wherever you are?

[Realizing that asking it as a question was not exactly helpful, Reno changed the tone to be more encouraging.]

I-I mean, sure, a' course -- why wouldn't ya remember her if she popped up? That must be the key.

[animusangelus]

I don't know. [He doesn't want to think that he wouldn't. That's just too much.] At least she would be there.

[Unless she didn't remember him either.

Damn castle.]

She went too far this time. She could've taken so many things from me. Why that?

[shinra_dog]

[Reno chewed his lower lip thoughtfully and pocketed his hands, considering the alternatives.]

Maybe... of the choices that were there, that was the best one?

[He winced as he said it, expecting Cloud to just get angry. But it was still a possibility that something worse could have happened.]

[animusangelus]

Doubt it. [Said immediately.] She wanted to be cruel.

[Finally, he really looks at Reno.]

She considered making me forget Zack.

[shinra_dog]

Nn... [Reno looked away. The empathy was killing him, but he couldn't help it. It wasn't as if he'd never experienced Mun cruelty before.]

[Not sure what else to say but] Sorry, yo...

[animusangelus]

[His anger diminishes, bit by bit, and he closes his eyes, leaning against a wall.]

I didn't remember Zack when I met her and now...

[If he sees Zack, he won't remember Aerith.]

It's a cycle.

[shinra_dog]

[Reno frowns, trying to figure it out.]

So... you can only ever have one?

[animusangelus]

...yeah. [Seems like and it hurts.] I don't know why.

[shinra_dog]

I wish I could help...

[Realizes how soft that sounds.]

I mean -- y'know, just so ya stop poutin'. It's weird.

[animusangelus]

Not up to you.

[He arches a brow.]

I'm pouting?

[shinra_dog]

[He can't help but smile just a bit.]

A little. With good reason, but... A little.

[animusangelus]

[Well hell.]

Can you help me with that?

[shinra_dog]

[Reno cocked his head to one side, curious. But it was the curiosity that made him willing.]

Well, I might be able to. Really depends on the severity a' the diagnosis. Gonna need a closer look.

[animusangelus]

Then move closer. No one is stopping you.

[shinra_dog]

[His eyebrows rise, amused, but he draws near with a smirk.]

[Softly, he traces Cloud's lips with his fingertips.]

Yep... no doubt about it. This is a stage three pout with co-morbid frowning. Gonna need some aggressive treatment.

[animusangelus]

[He exhales quietly and tugs Reno into an embrace, resting his chin on his shoulder.]

I won't give you free reign. Tell me about this treatment.

[shinra_dog]

[Smart of him.]

Hmmm... [He strokes the back of Cloud's neck idly, giving in to the hug. Cloud needs some good pampering after Mun cruelty, and Reno doesn't mind being the late night comfort call.]

Well, when yer lips get all pulled down like that, someone's gotta put 'em back in place. But it's gotta be done jus' right or it'll get worse. Now, there is a procedure I've mastered, but it could get a little invasive. 'Specially if the frown goes deeper than yer face. I'm gonna need ya t' sign a waiver.

[animusangelus]

[He gives a shudder and releases a sound that has to be a breathy chuckle. But Cloud doesn't laugh like that. No way. Even if Reno is being ridiculous just to get him to smile.]

Where do I sign? On your skin? [Signing doesn't have to be done with ink. As long as he gives his consent somehow...]

[shinra_dog]

Hn, yeah, I s'pose that could work. There's a nice spot on my chest if ya undo another button -- good for a pillow, signin' away yer soul, an' a' course Pout Lift waivers.

[animusangelus]

[Without looking, he undoes the button and bites into the skin revealed, thus leaving his "signature" behind.]

Good enough?

[shinra_dog]

[Reno grasps the hair at the nape of Cloud's neck tight for a moment and hisses before exhaling slowly.]

Nn... yeah, that'll do nicely...

[animusangelus]

[Cloud grins at the reaction and nuzzles the mark, one arm wrapped around Reno's waist.]

So now I'm ready for treatment.

[shinra_dog]

Mm, yep...

[Reno had had enough of doctor jargon. He pulled back just enough to get Cloud's attention, then gently stroked his jawbone. As he lifted the blonde's chin, Reno leaned in to place a soft kiss on the other man's lips.]

[animusangelus]

[His body relaxes almost instantly at the kiss. It's nice to have this physical contact. At least here he doesn't have to forget anything. Reno has reminded him of that, so you can bet he is pulling the Turk closer and deepening the kiss.]

[shinra_dog]

[Reno moans softly against Cloud's lips and obliges him, his own grip tightening. The hand at Cloud's jaw moves to run his fingers through the blonde's hair.]

[He's relieved to feel Cloud relax, and he's sure Cloud can feel the tension leaving his own body. As much as he hated to admit it -- look "weak" -- he was worried.]

[animusangelus]

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