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ONE: SPAM IS MEANT FOR A CAN You awoke today to find a private message in your inbox full of glitchy text from an unreadable username. It doesn't seem to be from @ADMIN, and it's doubtful that any of your fellow unfortunate survivalists have the ability to send a bunch of garbage text from a dummy username. Any attempts to contact the sender of the message only yield silence.
Perhaps your friends on the network will have a better idea of what's going on.
TWO: DING DONG PING PONG You found an app on an SD card that lets you play a game--the app simply refers to it as "game," but those who are familiar with Earth's gaming history will recognize it as Pong. The graphics have been updated, but the mechanics are as simple as ever. Just bounce the ball back and forth and try to hit it past your opponent. This version lets you play with a friend over the network and supports chat simultaneously, so you can video or voice chat while playing with someone!
Or you can use text, but that would probably be inconvenient while you're trying to play.
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THREE: BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE The blizzard has been raging worse than usual for nearly a week now, making travel incredibly dangerous. You and your travelling companion have been stuck in the same house since the weather went out of control, and it's starting to have an effect. While you've not yet succumb to the dangerous fugue that would lead you out into the snow, cabin fever is definitely starting to set in for you...and whoever you're stuck with.
As long as you keep telling yourself the eyes on the walls aren't real. You're the only one who can see them, after all.
FOUR: A TENT-ATIVE FRIENDSHIP Everything has locked down for the night, and it looks like you're trapped outside. This almost certainly means death, but maybe you don't have to take it lying down. You walk for a while, and--what's that? Through the snow, the light of your tablet faintly illuminates the shape of a tent. It seems someone else is stuck out here, too, but they've been luckier in their searches than you.
Time to go see if they'll take pity on you for the night. You probably don't have much longer otherwise...
[He is so finding you a shock collar he doesn't care who he has to bribe at this point.]
What, scared you couldn't win on your own so you had to cheat?
[All these flavors, bro, and you still choose to be salty.]
(OOC: I'm also good at blowing up people's inboxes. It looks incredibly awesome on a resume. No really, I am loving this thread so much you're amazing.)
AFTER SAVING YOUR ASS BY THE WAY HOW'S AERITH DOING?
[ Seriously, tough luck, friend. You asked for this the moment you started with the puppy jokes!! Of course, Zack didn't account for a few poignant details here.
1) That Cloud's got hella lot stronger since he's last technically seen him.
and 2) Zack's gotten progressively weaker the longer he has been in snowhell.
So, it doesn't take as much as Cloud might have first thought for him to push Zack off him. In fact, it catches the SOLDIER off guard enough that he's falling back on his ass with a grunt and a blink of surprise. Despite that, it only takes him seconds before he's laughing helplessly at the look on Cloud's face and the sight of his messy hairdo. With the additional grease from the lack of showering, he just looks ridiculous. ]
Think whatever you want, man, but that- look on your face-! [ If he has anything left to say, it's lost to the way he's howling once more in laughter. He might be tearing. ]
[Look, okay, he would like to attest that you started it by thinking you could actually beat him at a game of pong, let alone anything else. He would also like to kindly remind you that your hair looks just as bad as his - worse, actually. All limp and greasy like someone came along and poured a literal ton of oil over your head.
Also, you sound like an actual hyena and he's starting to be concerned for your sanity. Scratch that, he was relatively sure whatever had been left of it had vanished long ago.
You know what? That's okay, Zack. That's totally and utterly okay. Because you just gave him one very important and valuable piece of information. Do you know what that is?
That he is, for the first time in his entire existence, actually stronger than you. Which means when he moves himself onto his knees and proceeds to dig his knuckles into all of the greasy hair and onto your scalp, there's really not much you can do about it.
That cackling? Is quickly turning into a yelp and a series of nonsense words and grunts of protest as he's trying so damn hard to get you off'a him. Cloud, get off!! Instinct has him pushing back for a while, but Cloud's strong. Stronger than he had ever imagined him to be. Strong enough that brute strength alone isn't going to be his saving grace here!
Which means...! He's going to have to go with the momentum. Yes, this means Zack's ducking down with that pressure, trying to wiggle out that way, even as he shouts: ] Cl-Cloud, hey! Come on!
[Okay no, that was absolutely hideous and we apologize greatly.
What is happening here, dear Zack, is you are getting owned by your once smaller and much weaker friend. And it is amazing and glorious and something he is most certainly and definitely never going to allow you to forget.
A bubble of laughter rises up in his throat at the sound, knuckles digging into black strands a moment longer before releasing, heeding Zack's request.
See? Now that wasn't so bad, was it Zack? All you had to do was ask nicely. Or give him enough black mail material to hold over your head for the next couple of weeks. Either one, really.]
You should have seen your face. [Was that him using your own words against you? If nothing else, he definitely beats you in the sass department. Might as well just admit your defeat now.]
GOD THESE LIVING LEGACIES AND THEIR SASS AND THEIR I'M GONNA BE A BUTT AND DO THESE BUTT THINGS JUST CAUSE THEY GET ALL HIGH AND MIGHTY BEING HANDED DOWN A SWORD.
He is not getting owned though, okay!! Completely and utterly far from it! He's just... going easy on the cadet-not-cadet, okay!? That's all that's happening! Totally! Without a doubt!
...Is he laughing at him!? Really!?
Zack- pushes away harder than he expects when Cloud suddenly lets him go. Automatically, his hands are reaching up to fix his disheveled, greasy hair as he aims a halfhearted glare at the DUMB CHOCOBOHEAD. ESPECIALLY WHEN HIS OWN WORDS ARE BEING USED AGAINST HIM. THE LITTLE DWEEB.
But it's hard to hold that glare, wounded pride aside, when Cloud's laughing and teasing as much as he is. It's enough for his frown to soon relax into something more of a fond smile as he lifts his chin in a short nod. ] You should see your hair.
[ Yeah, that doesn't stop him from sassing back. He's going to make a mental note to unbury his comb from his pack later. For now, he glances back at the door before turning his attention to the other man. ] Looks like I can't go easy on you so much anymore.
[You're just jealous because he's actually better at something that you. It's okay to admit it, Zack. I mean, it must be quite a blow to your ego. First, he's better looking than you, and then come to find out he's not only stronger but also better at pong? How will your heart ever survive this devastating blow?
The laughter dies now quickly, moving to reclaim his place in the corner that he had been so rudely jolted from. It was odd to think how the dynamic between them had shifted. Cloud had always been the weaker of the two, always running to try and catch up to a dream that Zack had already achieved. Always younger, always shorter, always less capable. Maybe he was never meant to become a SOLDIER. He didn't have Zack's sense of pride and honor. Didn't have his fighting spirit or optimism.
But the span of time that separated them had changed so much. Cloud was taller now, older, stronger. They were on equal footing, and it was difficult to reconcile their present selves with the past.]
Maybe if you lost a little weight. [Sarcasm to the rescue! Saving his thoughts from becoming to serious and somber and completely ruining the mood entirely. Zack looked as if he could use a good laugh, not a long winded conversation about how time had changed them and how he didn't have to fight alone anymore.
But there was one question that kept nagging at him, no matter how hard he tried to ignore it:] So... why are you really awake?
[ You know that's the life he gave to make sure you lived, right.
Mmhm. Dat's right.
But he is totally not jealous, okay. Totally... not a big blow to his... yeah, okay, it is. But it's... not like he's going to admit to it, okay. So, good luck getting that out of him. He will destroy you at PacMan!!
Still, can't exactly hide the difference in dynamics here. It's weird. Seeing Cloud like this. Like the man he always thought Cloud had the potential to be- no, he's more than that. More than he could have ever imagined. So bizarre... but not in a bad way. Especially not considering the last time he'd seen him.
That doesn't stop the soft huff that rises out of him at that first comment. It's almost dark of him to say considering things. If anything, he could use to gain some weight. The muscle mass he's lost in the span of three months isn't exactly impossible to notice now. But all the same, it does get him to appreciate how Cloud doesn't prod further into that.
No, instead it's- oh. Zack holds his smile though it's a bit on the thinner side as he reaches to retrieve his tablet off the floor. ] The usual- keeping watch.
[ After you lose three people in two weeks, well. It becomes habit. ] Actually, I should probably get back down there. [ Never mind he's likely pulling overtime at this point. He should probably go wake up Kunsel before he gets mad, but. Well. ]
[Yeah, yeah, he knows. You never fail to pop up out of the Lifestream and remind him just when he's almost forgotten either.
There's more to it than that. He knows there's so clearly and obviously more to it than that - but he let's it go. One gentle pry was more than enough for the current moment, especially since it had yielded no results. Zack looks utterly exhausted, and the very last thing he wants - that he ever wants - is to add anymore stress or weight to those shoulders.
So instead he simply reaches for his tablet, pushes himself up from the shadows, dusts himself off and straightens his hair. It doesn't do much to add to his over all appearance - his hair is too far gone at this point to even hold it's natural shape - but it makes him feel better.]
I'll go. You should stay here and rest. [You know what the nicest thing about Cloud being all grown up is, Zack? You have someone else to keep watch.]
[ Someone's gotta keep on your back, Spike. If not him then- well. Apparently a lot of people. But. He's still the best at it!!
All the same, he's in the middle of dusting himself off and ready to head down when- he pauses at that. Pauses and looks back. And for a flicker, there's the young cadet. Just a flash of that hopeful young man before the memory's gone and the older, wiser Cloud stands there in front of him once more.
Zack shakes his head a little. Man, he must really be out of it tonight. Never mind the baggy eyes and the urge to go and lean on the closest wall. But then he nods just a little. ] If you're sure. [ Hey, he's not going to force watch on anyone here, okay. And it does feel a little strange. But... He trusts Cloud. Always did. ]
Though I think I'll pass on dark, dank, and gloomy. [ Oh, there's that teasing again followed up by a sly grin. He sleeps in the cuddle pile with the others, man. That's how you keep warm around here, don't you know? ]
[He's sorry he doesn't want to be part of your cuddle orgy, Zack.
Excuse you, who are you to insult his room of choice? Just because it's dark and damp and reminds you of something a vampire would love doesn't mean anything, okay. It just means he didn't want to wake anyone else up with his aggressive pong playing.
There's a small nod, meant as reassurance at the other's question. It wasn't as if he was used to getting a full, cushy eight hours sleep anyway. Keeping watch for a few hours would at least give him something to do, something that made him useful.]
You're missing out. [It wasn't so much the state of the room that had attracted him, but the quiet. Despite how much he hated being alone, old habits died hard. Even in a place such as this.]
[ Admit it, Cloud. You're just jealous of his cuddle orgy.
And yes, he's going to insult it. He knows a certain vampire in this town that he would punch in the face otherwise if not for the fact that it would be a waste of his time and get half the town up in arms against him. ...He's still really tempted to punch him anyway, but he digresses.
So, at the comment Cloud shoots his way, Zack just shrugs. ] I get plenty of alone time around here. I don't mind being with the others. [ He's also always been a much more sociable creature of habit, too.
He also prefers to be close to them to know they're still here and alive. But let's not go down that dark path, shall we. Still, he'll be falling into step alongside his friend before adding casually: ] You should join 'em sometime. [ Not that he minds coming around to see him separately, but. Mm. It feels better knowing they're all together.
Can rest easier knowing just about everyone's accounted for and warm and safe. ]
[Why should he be when he gets to cuddle with Tifa any time he wants?
Look, Zack, he promises to be a good boy and not wonder out alone near sun down and end up an icicle. But occasionally, from time to time, you are going to find him in some dark, dank corner playing whatever poorly constructed game he can currently find on his tablet. But he'll be sure to check in with you first, just so you know he's safe and accounted for. Can't have you losing anymore sleep than you already do.
A soft sigh, followed by a quick glance over his shoulder as he tries and fails to find the words to reassure his friend that he can take care of himself. That despite his current stellar record of bad decisions, he is not actually going to wonder off into the snowy abyss alone and freeze to death. That he's intelligent enough to know when he needs to find shelter and that he should always travel with a companion or group.]
Would you sleep better if I did? [Careful, Zack. His acceptable of the inclusion in the cuddle pile hinges on your answer.]
And for real, bro. He doesn't expect that's you'll go out and wander off to die alone again in the snow. He doesn't think you're dumb. But he... does know the dangers of Norfinbury too well by now. Enough that he even worries for Kunsel's well being these days, and he's a dependable SOLDIER Second. Enough that he even knows he, himself, is at risk if he makes a false move here. But a game in the dark in the house isn't that big of a deal.
You know. Just as long as he knows you made it into the house in the first place.
Okay, he might need to calm himself of this worry. It's just... difficult. And actually isn't even about whether or not Cloud can take care of himself. Because he knows that he can. Just... yeah.
Still, that question... might be earning a sudden, awkward head rubbing, one that looks more like he's ruffling his own hair. He looks away from his companion as he makes something of a small, futile hum. ] So, you noticed... huh. [ Guess it's been pretty obvious just how well he's been sleeping.
As in barely.
As in that might be why prefers to be up on watch. ]
[Zack, really, you should know better than to try and hide anything from him. He's the absolutely master at hiding things from people, okay. If you'e going to continue this behavior - with other people, of course, he won't have you using his own skills against him - you should probably get some tips.]
Kind of hard not to. [Add the fact that he cares about you to what's obvious and you actually have him somewhat concerned. You're not going to be of any use to anyone sleep deprived, Zack. And as much as he appreciates you dragging him around every where for that year, he's not exactly keen to repay the favor. Especially without the handy effects of mako.]
You know I can handle things while you sleep, right? [You just have to trust him.]
[ Mmhm. Sure. Just like back with Nibelheim and Tifa. Riiiight.
For the record, Cloud, you really suck at hiding things from people. Not that... he's much better these days. But alas. That's part of the wonder of snowhell and what it does to people.
It doesn't stop the soft grunt that comes from him at that first comment. But then he breathes out a slow sigh as he lets his hand drop. He's quiet -at least for a bit- but once they get to the stairs, he pauses, hands on his hips. There's a tilt nod of his head as he looks down them. ]
I know you can. And I trust you. [ There's a vague shrug. ] And it's not like you're on the other side of town when you aren't sleeping with the rest of us.
[ '...but I know you're here and alive.'
...Yeah, let's totally not talk about why he's not sleeping otherwise. ]
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What, scared you couldn't win on your own so you had to cheat?
[All these flavors, bro, and you still choose to be salty.]
(OOC: I'm also good at blowing up people's inboxes. It looks incredibly awesome on a resume. No really, I am loving this thread so much you're amazing.)
AFTER SAVING YOUR ASS BY THE WAY HOW'S AERITH DOING?
SMELL YOU LATER SPIKE (See icon keywords)
( ooc: SO AWESOME. BUT THANK YOU. I need to go do a thing right now, but I will continue to shitpost you back later! )
WELL I KNOW WHAT I CAN'T USE IF I APP THANKS ZACK WAY TO BE A BRO
He literally can not.
How dare you do such a thing to him when he can't even go shower to get your stench off?
You've ruined him, Zack. I hope you're pleased with yourself.
(OOC: I don't even know what we're doing here anymore. Take your time!)
OKAY FOR REAL THIS TIME
As it stands though... ]
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1) That Cloud's got hella lot stronger since he's last technically seen him.
and 2) Zack's gotten progressively weaker the longer he has been in snowhell.
So, it doesn't take as much as Cloud might have first thought for him to push Zack off him. In fact, it catches the SOLDIER off guard enough that he's falling back on his ass with a grunt and a blink of surprise. Despite that, it only takes him seconds before he's laughing helplessly at the look on Cloud's face and the sight of his messy hairdo. With the additional grease from the lack of showering, he just looks ridiculous. ]
Think whatever you want, man, but that- look on your face-! [ If he has anything left to say, it's lost to the way he's howling once more in laughter. He might be tearing. ]
( ooc: Your Cloud is gorgeous. Just sayin'. )
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Also, you sound like an actual hyena and he's starting to be concerned for your sanity. Scratch that, he was relatively sure whatever had been left of it had vanished long ago.
You know what? That's okay, Zack. That's totally and utterly okay. Because you just gave him one very important and valuable piece of information. Do you know what that is?
That he is, for the first time in his entire existence, actually stronger than you. Which means when he moves himself onto his knees and proceeds to dig his knuckles into all of the greasy hair and onto your scalp, there's really not much you can do about it.
Who's winning now?]
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NO.
OH NO.
OH SHIT.
WHAT IS THIS.
SERIOUSLY, WHAT. IS. THIS.
That cackling? Is quickly turning into a yelp and a series of nonsense words and grunts of protest as he's trying so damn hard to get you off'a him. Cloud, get off!! Instinct has him pushing back for a while, but Cloud's strong. Stronger than he had ever imagined him to be. Strong enough that brute strength alone isn't going to be his saving grace here!
Which means...! He's going to have to go with the momentum. Yes, this means Zack's ducking down with that pressure, trying to wiggle out that way, even as he shouts: ] Cl-Cloud, hey! Come on!
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I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up, Cloud, this isn't fair
What's this?]
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There's something very wrong
What's this?
These people singing songs]
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What is happening here, dear Zack, is you are getting owned by your once smaller and much weaker friend. And it is amazing and glorious and something he is most certainly and definitely never going to allow you to forget.
A bubble of laughter rises up in his throat at the sound, knuckles digging into black strands a moment longer before releasing, heeding Zack's request.
See? Now that wasn't so bad, was it Zack? All you had to do was ask nicely. Or give him enough black mail material to hold over your head for the next couple of weeks. Either one, really.]
You should have seen your face. [Was that him using your own words against you? If nothing else, he definitely beats you in the sass department. Might as well just admit your defeat now.]
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I'M OUT.
SEE YA.
DIDN'T WANNA BE YA.
GOD THESE LIVING LEGACIES AND THEIR SASS AND THEIR I'M GONNA BE A BUTT AND DO THESE BUTT THINGS JUST CAUSE THEY GET ALL HIGH AND MIGHTY BEING HANDED DOWN A SWORD.
GAWD. ]
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He is not getting owned though, okay!! Completely and utterly far from it! He's just... going easy on the cadet-not-cadet, okay!? That's all that's happening! Totally! Without a doubt!
...Is he laughing at him!? Really!?
Zack- pushes away harder than he expects when Cloud suddenly lets him go. Automatically, his hands are reaching up to fix his disheveled, greasy hair as he aims a halfhearted glare at the DUMB CHOCOBOHEAD. ESPECIALLY WHEN HIS OWN WORDS ARE BEING USED AGAINST HIM. THE LITTLE DWEEB.
But it's hard to hold that glare, wounded pride aside, when Cloud's laughing and teasing as much as he is. It's enough for his frown to soon relax into something more of a fond smile as he lifts his chin in a short nod. ] You should see your hair.
[ Yeah, that doesn't stop him from sassing back. He's going to make a mental note to unbury his comb from his pack later. For now, he glances back at the door before turning his attention to the other man. ] Looks like I can't go easy on you so much anymore.
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HE'S SORRY.
YOU MEAN THE SWORD YOU STOLE FROM YOUR MENTOR THAT HE THEN STOLE FROM YOU?
YEAH. ABOUT THAT.
YOU DIDN'T EXACTLY LEAVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS SO.
HE'S SORRY NOT SORRY.
HAVE A NICE LIFE.
OH WAIT.]
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The laughter dies now quickly, moving to reclaim his place in the corner that he had been so rudely jolted from. It was odd to think how the dynamic between them had shifted. Cloud had always been the weaker of the two, always running to try and catch up to a dream that Zack had already achieved. Always younger, always shorter, always less capable. Maybe he was never meant to become a SOLDIER. He didn't have Zack's sense of pride and honor. Didn't have his fighting spirit or optimism.
But the span of time that separated them had changed so much. Cloud was taller now, older, stronger. They were on equal footing, and it was difficult to reconcile their present selves with the past.]
Maybe if you lost a little weight. [Sarcasm to the rescue! Saving his thoughts from becoming to serious and somber and completely ruining the mood entirely. Zack looked as if he could use a good laugh, not a long winded conversation about how time had changed them and how he didn't have to fight alone anymore.
But there was one question that kept nagging at him, no matter how hard he tried to ignore it:] So... why are you really awake?
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Mmhm. Dat's right.
But he is totally not jealous, okay. Totally... not a big blow to his... yeah, okay, it is. But it's... not like he's going to admit to it, okay. So, good luck getting that out of him.
He will destroy you at PacMan!!Still, can't exactly hide the difference in dynamics here. It's weird. Seeing Cloud like this. Like the man he always thought Cloud had the potential to be- no, he's more than that. More than he could have ever imagined. So bizarre... but not in a bad way. Especially not considering the last time he'd seen him.
That doesn't stop the soft huff that rises out of him at that first comment. It's almost dark of him to say considering things. If anything, he could use to gain some weight. The muscle mass he's lost in the span of three months isn't exactly impossible to notice now. But all the same, it does get him to appreciate how Cloud doesn't prod further into that.
No, instead it's- oh. Zack holds his smile though it's a bit on the thinner side as he reaches to retrieve his tablet off the floor. ] The usual- keeping watch.
[ After you lose three people in two weeks, well. It becomes habit. ] Actually, I should probably get back down there. [ Never mind he's likely pulling overtime at this point. He should probably go wake up Kunsel before he gets mad, but. Well. ]
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There's more to it than that. He knows there's so clearly and obviously more to it than that - but he let's it go. One gentle pry was more than enough for the current moment, especially since it had yielded no results. Zack looks utterly exhausted, and the very last thing he wants - that he ever wants - is to add anymore stress or weight to those shoulders.
So instead he simply reaches for his tablet, pushes himself up from the shadows, dusts himself off and straightens his hair. It doesn't do much to add to his over all appearance - his hair is too far gone at this point to even hold it's natural shape - but it makes him feel better.]
I'll go. You should stay here and rest. [You know what the nicest thing about Cloud being all grown up is, Zack? You have someone else to keep watch.]
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All the same, he's in the middle of dusting himself off and ready to head down when- he pauses at that. Pauses and looks back. And for a flicker, there's the young cadet. Just a flash of that hopeful young man before the memory's gone and the older, wiser Cloud stands there in front of him once more.
Zack shakes his head a little. Man, he must really be out of it tonight. Never mind the baggy eyes and the urge to go and lean on the closest wall. But then he nods just a little. ] If you're sure. [ Hey, he's not going to force watch on anyone here, okay. And it does feel a little strange. But... He trusts Cloud. Always did. ]
Though I think I'll pass on dark, dank, and gloomy. [ Oh, there's that teasing again followed up by a sly grin. He sleeps in the cuddle pile with the others, man. That's how you keep warm around here, don't you know? ]
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Excuse you, who are you to insult his room of choice? Just because it's dark and damp and reminds you of something a vampire would love doesn't mean anything, okay. It just means he didn't want to wake anyone else up with his aggressive pong playing.
There's a small nod, meant as reassurance at the other's question. It wasn't as if he was used to getting a full, cushy eight hours sleep anyway. Keeping watch for a few hours would at least give him something to do, something that made him useful.]
You're missing out. [It wasn't so much the state of the room that had attracted him, but the quiet. Despite how much he hated being alone, old habits died hard. Even in a place such as this.]
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And yes, he's going to insult it. He knows a certain vampire in this town that he would punch in the face otherwise if not for the fact that it would be a waste of his time and get half the town up in arms against him. ...He's still really tempted to punch him anyway, but he digresses.
So, at the comment Cloud shoots his way, Zack just shrugs. ] I get plenty of alone time around here. I don't mind being with the others. [ He's also always been a much more sociable creature of habit, too.
He also prefers to be close to them to know they're still here and alive. But let's not go down that dark path, shall we. Still, he'll be falling into step alongside his friend before adding casually: ] You should join 'em sometime. [ Not that he minds coming around to see him separately, but. Mm. It feels better knowing they're all together.
Can rest easier knowing just about everyone's accounted for and warm and safe. ]
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Look, Zack, he promises to be a good boy and not wonder out alone near sun down and end up an icicle. But occasionally, from time to time, you are going to find him in some dark, dank corner playing whatever poorly constructed game he can currently find on his tablet. But he'll be sure to check in with you first, just so you know he's safe and accounted for. Can't have you losing anymore sleep than you already do.
A soft sigh, followed by a quick glance over his shoulder as he tries and fails to find the words to reassure his friend that he can take care of himself. That despite his current stellar record of bad decisions, he is not actually going to wonder off into the snowy abyss alone and freeze to death. That he's intelligent enough to know when he needs to find shelter and that he should always travel with a companion or group.]
Would you sleep better if I did? [Careful, Zack. His acceptable of the inclusion in the cuddle pile hinges on your answer.]
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And for real, bro. He doesn't expect that's you'll go out and wander off to die alone again in the snow. He doesn't think you're dumb. But he... does know the dangers of Norfinbury too well by now. Enough that he even worries for Kunsel's well being these days, and he's a dependable SOLDIER Second. Enough that he even knows he, himself, is at risk if he makes a false move here. But a game in the dark in the house isn't that big of a deal.
You know. Just as long as he knows you made it into the house in the first place.
Okay, he might need to calm himself of this worry. It's just... difficult. And actually isn't even about whether or not Cloud can take care of himself. Because he knows that he can. Just... yeah.
Still, that question... might be earning a sudden, awkward head rubbing, one that looks more like he's ruffling his own hair. He looks away from his companion as he makes something of a small, futile hum. ] So, you noticed... huh. [ Guess it's been pretty obvious just how well he's been sleeping.
As in barely.
As in that might be why prefers to be up on watch. ]
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Kind of hard not to. [Add the fact that he cares about you to what's obvious and you actually have him somewhat concerned. You're not going to be of any use to anyone sleep deprived, Zack. And as much as he appreciates you dragging him around every where for that year, he's not exactly keen to repay the favor. Especially without the handy effects of mako.]
You know I can handle things while you sleep, right? [You just have to trust him.]
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For the record, Cloud, you really suck at hiding things from people. Not that... he's much better these days. But alas. That's part of the wonder of snowhell and what it does to people.
It doesn't stop the soft grunt that comes from him at that first comment. But then he breathes out a slow sigh as he lets his hand drop. He's quiet -at least for a bit- but once they get to the stairs, he pauses, hands on his hips. There's a tilt nod of his head as he looks down them. ]
I know you can. And I trust you. [ There's a vague shrug. ] And it's not like you're on the other side of town when you aren't sleeping with the rest of us.
[ '...but I know you're here and alive.'
...Yeah, let's totally not talk about why he's not sleeping otherwise. ]
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