things just keep getting better and better...

[colorofthesky]

I think it goes without saying I'm seriously questioning your decisions at the moment.

[ But Zack, don't you like it when- ]

No.

It's not right.

[ But- ]

You've already broken your promise a million times.

[ :C ]

Save your apologies.

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[youwillrot]

I warned you.

[colorofthesky]

You don't have to remind me.

[makinuscream]

[ He's trying really hard to think of something consoling, but -

- he's been in that hell for three months already. So he'll just clap a sympathetic hand your shoulder, Zack, because you seem like a decent fellow. ]

It's survivable.

[ Wow - glowing recommendation. ]

[colorofthesky]

[ Wow, thanks. That's really....comforting. :| ]

"Survivable".

[ That is a lot of skepticism in his tone. Just saying. ]

[shockshot]

You'll be okay Zack! We'll look out for each other.

[She. May be hopping up and down for your attention Zack.]

There's more rainbows then rain! We just have to look for them!

[colorofthesky]

[ You are a sweetheart, Masaki. He smiles a little. ]

We'll try to, anyway.

[ Provided he gets to be there, of course. ]

Have you found any, lately?

[floweroftheslums]

[Hm, she doesn't like it when he's not happy.]

Is there anything I can do to make it better? Or is it too late?

[colorofthesky]

[ He is really, extremely Not Happy, and it shows. His expression seems to crumple when he sees her. ]

Aerith...

[ Guilt. So much guilt. ]

I'm sorry.

[limitbreakpilot]

Course they have. Ain't seen a one of 'em good at keeping a damned promise.

[colorofthesky]

[ ...oh, Cid. He can't help but be faintly amused by that. ]

They like to make things worse.

[shinra_dog]

[frowns, disconcerted to see Zack upset]

Hey, what's wrong?

[colorofthesky]

[ He is Very Upset. Extremely Upset, even.

Sadly, he doesn't really want to talk about it. ]

It's better not to ask.

[recitings]

Looks like someone's mundane is going through the motions of putting their muse through hell, hm?

[colorofthesky]

Something like that.

[mentors]

[Never a dull moment, huh Zack? Angeal will just plop down next to him, a hand coming up to ruffle Zack's hair.

(It's not as effective, now that it's so long.)]

It's not easy, is it? [He doesn't ask, Zack doesn't have to tell him. Angeal leaves his statement open ended.]

[colorofthesky]

[ Normally, he would fuss about the hair-ruffling, but he is just....so very Not Happy right now, he lets Angeal do it.

He expression crumples. ]

It gets harder all the time.

[altostratus]

[It's kind of obvious that there's something wrong, and yet Cloud felt like he shouldn't ask. Still...]

Zack..?

[colorofthesky]

[ It's better if you don't, Cloud. It's really waaaaay better if you don't.

He manages a faint smile for you anyhow.]

Hey.

[attichude]

「 Is your munnie stubborn too? 」 Piiii? Piiii....pikapika.

omg PIKACHUUUUUUUUUUUU

[colorofthesky]

[ His mun is awful, Pikachu, you really don't want to know.

Also, WHAT ARE YOU ANYWAY, he's has never seen anything like you before, but you're....cute. And apparently sympathetic?? He's not sure.

He kneels down to Pikachu's level and smiles a little. ]

Hey there.

[soldierfirst]

You'll be fine there.

[colorofthesky]

[ Sane!bro, he's really unsure about this. ]

I'd rather not go at all.

[animusangelus]

Spill.

[Don't make him sit on you.]

[colorofthesky]

[ Bro, this really isn't a story you wanna hear. 8(

He is so ashamed, orz. ]

...She's trying to send me where he is.

[ You know. Him - the one at the very top of this post.

Yeah. ]

[equippedsmile]

[ Here Zack, have an awkward back pat from a random child. He'd pat his head but he's far too short for that.]

[colorofthesky]

[ Awww, Denzel.

He smiles a bit despite himself. ]

Thanks.

Denzel, wasn't it?

[ Uncle Zack, watching over Cloud's kids from the Lifestream, ofc. ]

[lost_turk]

Zack? Are you OK?

[colorofthesky]

[ He smiles weakly. ]

I've been better.

What about you?

[chocobocadet]

[Seeing Zack like this isn't normal and it kinda throws Cloudy for a loop.

And by kinda, I mean, a lot.]

Hey... Wanna talk about it?

[colorofthesky]

[ Oh gosh, bb!Cloud.

If only he could tell you; he really...doesn't want to. :c

He offers a small, somewhat strained smile. ]

I think it's better if I don't, but...thank you. Cloud.