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[sultanofsquat]

[ ring ring. and should Zack pick up? ]

Hey... You got a sec?

[fairlyheroic]

[the device is nothing like his PHS, but he still picks it up after the first - ring? Noise? Whatever, he picks up right away, some habits never go away]

Cloud - yeah, of course I do. What's up?

[sultanofsquat]

[ It's something he hadn't forgotten about. Not even since the day they reunited under that great sakura tree... He'd helped him back then, too. And now that most of everything was clear again and Cloud's had time to get his thoughts in order proper? Well... It wasn't some confused Ex-SOLDIER asking him now. Now, as he fumbles with a breath locked in his throat, Zack gets somebody else.

He gets his friend back. ]

You...still got a spot at your place?

dated to the second week of june

[sultanofsquat]

Hey. I'm heading for Nara, south of Kyoto for a couple days. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

[ Because Cloud was expecting to go back to Tokyo today. But. This happened. ]

[fairlyheroic]

[the response, like most, is just a few minutes later. So Zack is either settled in the apartment or his little shop/office. . . . or he's trying to multitask. Both are likely tbh]

Gotcha. Everything okay?

[sultanofsquat]

Yup. I heard there's a topside to the city— [ Like Midgar? Only extra tree-y. ] —so I'm accompanying a friend heading there.

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[chichichi]

[ Ring ring, mister.




But, you know, if and when he answers, he will initially be treated to a picture of... a ceiling? ]

[fairlyheroic]

[probably night, he has terrible sleeping habits. Which is why the answer comes quicker than you'd expect at this hour.

. . . ??? He leans forward to squint at the screen]

Uh . . . hello?

[chichichi]

[ And into the screen pops Setsura, looking down at the it, which... might cast some interesting shadows given the dim lighting situation where she is now. ]

So this is the right point of contact. Hello again, Zack!

text ; un: lightning

[lightningruins]

[So like two minutes after this, a text from someone new.]

Rules for Dating my Wife

1. Don't piss her off
2. Tell me where you're going and when you'll be back
3. Be on time
4. Treat her like a lady
5. Don't piss me off
6. Understand that I know how to kill you in ways you can't even imagine, and I've got no problems with torturing people to death.

[fairlyheroic]

[wow it's been a hot minute since he's gotten a threat like this]

Understood. Nice to meet you, too?

sept 28, morning

[mistsplitter]

[ Zack will receive a nice and intricate midnight blue box with gold ribbons delivered to him in the morning. Inside are snacks, but prior to opening the box, Zack will find a card.

In neat and beautiful handwriting, the card reads:

Dearest Zack,

While we do not know each other as well as you know Cloud and vice-versa, I have greatly appreciated the time and company you have given me.

Today is my day of birth, so I thought to send you some treats to celebrate with me today. This is Sakura Mochi, but I have arranged it in a different way, to show that I was the one who made it.

Thank you very much for being my friend.

Yours truly,
Kamisato Ayaka ]

[fairlyheroic]

[surely such a pretty, fancy box was sent to him by mistake? But upon opening it and reading the card, it makes perfect sense now that he knows who it's from. What a sweet way to celebrate a birthday, he's really touched she included him on such an important day]

Happy birthday, Ayaka! (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Thank you for the mochi!

[but he'd be a bad friend if he forgot.

Which is why at some point that day, someone delivers a bouquet of flowers, mostly of zinnia but with a couple of different flowers scattered in, like jasmine and bluebells. The note attached says: Happy birthday! 🌸🌼🍀🌼🌸 - Zack]

event text; un: steak

[battlebound]

will you hurry up and come to me
you can't just leave me hard and wanting you

( today in no context old sexts that got sent out to random people. )

[fairlyheroic]

[uwu what's this? He's like, 99% sure this isn't meant for him but]

I'd help you out but I don't know where you are.
Or who you are.
Sorry buddy.

[battlebound]

( Steak is pretty sure he didn't send a text, either, so when this random pops up talking to him, he frowns.

And then turns as red as his hair. )

these phones are suddenly sending out old messages to random people!
ignore this!
you are not the person i'm hard for

event text; un: eiden

[sextoying]

I hope you're not busy tonight because I am putting you on my to-do list.

[fairlyheroic]

Yeah? I like being on top of things.

[this has to be a misfire, right? No one texts him this stuff out of nowhere.

. . .

He's gotta]

Do you want to be one of them?

[sextoying]

A man who knows what he wants, I like that.

I'm absolutely here for it.

[ he has no recollection of the first text but hey, zero complaints so here we are ]

we're going to hell...

[mistsplitter]

[ It is a flurry of texts that come Zack's way, this... spell really making the most out of messages Ayaka has sent before. ]

I might know where no one would be able to see...

Shall I show you?

[ Without even waiting for a response, an image is sent Zack's way. ]

at least it's together

[fairlyheroic]

[..................

Usually he wouldn't mind getting a picture like this but he is definitely seeing something he's not supposed to see.

. . . oh god what does he do now]

Hey think you might have sent me something by accident.

I didn't look!!

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[sultanofsquat]

[ At the tail end of the arrival of the Everfrost, and everything that complicated and befell the masses...

Even with everything melting away and days shining brighter, there was still one last piece of business left for one particular Ex-SOLDIER. ...or rather, would-be. For almost a year now, Cloud had adapted to life in Nippon, even finally embraced the idea of living for himself, and the halcyon days that lie ahead with those he loves close by. It wasn't ignorant bliss, but...protecting these feelings he harbors close to his heart.

After Cloud and Ayaka returned to Nibelheim, truths were unveiled, and every piece was finally back in place.

...

Almost every piece. And between the tethered journey back home...and the trials & tribulations that were literally melting away now, this was one of the most nervewracking calls he thinks he's ever made. A lot of pacing. A lot of leaning against the nearest surface and bowing his head to think. Looking at the username of a certain someone in his magicomm.

And the voice he can finally, finally hear clear as crystal now through the haze that was those missing five years.

"We're friends, right?"

He calls, not even realizing he was holding his breath till either Zack picked up or missed the call. ]

[fairlyheroic]

[as always when someone calls, Zack picks up. Maybe it's habit from always expecting a call from Angeal or Lazard or trying not to miss Aerith's calls, but he's always quick to answer.

And this time is no different - his device goes off and Zack stops what he's doing to pick it up - which was getting the front door open. Multitasking isn't his strongest skill, but - he sees who's calling and grins and forgets about his keys for the moment]

Cloud! [as always, he sounds nothing but happy to hear from his friend] You've got great timing, I just got back. What's up?

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[necessarycruelties]

[ Several days pass with Tseng going back and forth on contacting Zack, finally admitting to himself that he needs somebody to talk to. Being alone had never been a problem in the past, before Rufus Shinra forced himself into his life, but Tseng had settled into a wonderfully domestic life in Nipppon and, with Rufus no longer here, and Reno and Rude gone as well, he's... painfully aware of the fact that he has nobody to talk to, nobody who truly understands who he is, what he's been through, and how much he's grown since becoming a Turk.

Well, except for Zack.

It's when he sees Angeal's face, asking whether they were in Heaven or Hell, that he picks up his phone and calls Zack. ]

We need to talk.

[fairlyheroic]

[he expected someone in his inbox, but he's not sure if he's surprised that it ends up being Tseng. It never takes him long to respond to messages and this one is no different]

Like this or in person?

[that's it, that's the response. No teasing, even if the friendly lilt is still there in his voice, albeit it sounds kind of tired]