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[sultanofsquat]

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[mistsplitter]

Hehe. I don't think it is actually true. It is just your mind thinking that way.

[ It's not even sarcasm but she's still taking Cloud seriously... ]

[sultanofsquat]

Brains turn off and we just lose track of time...

[ See?! Just muttering outloud and they figure it out. Lookit these two go.

Even when there's silence, it doesn't feel awkward. If he could just lay here and listen to her talk, his thoughts so loose that he'd tell her anything, he would. ]

[mistsplitter]

Yes.

[ Full agreement there! Now the only problem is actually falling asleep because she's excited. ]

Where should we eat tomorrow?

[sultanofsquat]

Well, it's summer, so...

[ Summer makes him think of BBQ and grills. But as he hums and thinks... Oh, wait! ]

Ever been to a Hibachi grill?

[mistsplitter]

[ Those places are usually more expensive, especially when you want a private room with a chef and stuff! But that's okay. She won't make Cloud pay tomorrow. One of the last few times she'll use Ayato's money for their dates. ]

I have been before, but... I'd love to go to one with you.

Have you?

[sultanofsquat]

[ He'd, admittedly, planned on using part of the money they retrieved from Kyushu. Cloud can break his frugal routine for Ayaka. If it's just for one little thing like this... But they'll cross the bridge for money and who pays when they get there. ]

Not yet. Sounds like we've got our spot.

[mistsplitter]

Do you have a specific place in mind? We can meet there.

[ So Cloud doesn't have to pick her up at the station! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Not really. How 'bout I pick you up at the station? We'll go from there.

[mistsplitter]

Only if you don't mind doing so.

[ He doesn't have to, but it's a very chivalric gesture! She appreciates it very much. ]

I'll send you a message when I am near.

[sultanofsquat]

Nope.

[ He'd even go early if she asked him. Cloud's pretty good at sticking to a schedule when something doesn't get in the way! ]

Looking forward to it.

[mistsplitter]

Maybe milk tea and some cakes for dessert?

[ Don't worry your little wallet, Cloud. She's the one inviting, so she doesn't mind paying! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Ohh that's what I was wanting. [ The quickest beat. ] Milk tea.

[ It was...addictingly refreshing. And yet he still doesn't have it all the time. ]

[mistsplitter]

What flavour are you craving?

[ Right now, she means! ]

[sultanofsquat]

Not exactly a craving, but... I saw something about brown sugar? [ Short pause. ] ...wait. That's a craving, huh.

[mistsplitter]

If you haven't tried it, then it might not be?

[ That makes sense, right?

Can she say she craves Cloud's tongue in her mouth AKSHHAHDHS ]

[sultanofsquat]

Well now I can't get it outta my head.

[ Stay on the line long enough, and he might be all ears. ]

[mistsplitter]

I shall personally see to it that you get to try brown sugar milk tea.

[ :)!! Maybe she might order the same. ]

[sultanofsquat]

Hooray.

[ He laughs briefly after that, closing his eyes as he focuses in on Ayaka's voice. ]

So what time should I be there?

[mistsplitter]

Perhaps 11:30 at the station? I'll leave right after breakfast, then.

[ Since that's quite a long trip she's making. ]

[sultanofsquat]

Okay. I'll be waiting for you.

[mistsplitter]

... Should we hang up now?

[ how does i phonecall ]

[sultanofsquat]

Kinda don't want to.

[ There's literally zero space between her asking that question and his answer. But that being said...he does loose a sigh. Not a sad one! ]

Alright. I'll letcha go.

[mistsplitter]

Thank you for listening to me earlier, Cloud.

[ But... he always does that. And every time he does, she is always grateful. ]

I... I don't think I can speak about my burdens as easily with anyone else. It is different when I speak to Aether or Lumine... especially because they have bonds with Ayato, as well.

[ But she probably shouldn't keep explaining things that way. Ayaka once said that Cloud is important and special to her. This is one of the reasons why. ]

I feel very safe with you.

[sultanofsquat]

[ Of course it was different with the likes of the Travelers. They weren't bound to Inazuma. Or anywhere, for that matter, right? But the connection they've made with her was something special, too. But she says something about their bond with Ayato, and he opens his eyes, staring up at the ceiling in thought when she speaks from her heart. ]

I feel the same way. You know more about what I've been through than some people I know back home.

[ But...that was also more of a factor in timing. Sooner or later, the others would need to know what happened so they could understand why Cloud was so fixated on settling the score with Sephiroth. But here in Nippon? That's become a nonissue. For the time being. Yet the details he shared with her...the dream that she's consoled him through... That was for her and her alone. And it was up to him to make sure something like that never came to pass. Not with Sephiroth, or anyone else. ]

It's like you said: if you're gonna be there for me when I'm vulnerable, [ Ah. The time he accidentally called her. The best mistake he ever made. ] then I'm gonna be there for you.

[ Only this time, ]

Every step.

[mistsplitter]

I'm very grateful.

[ How truly lucky she is. But now, she believes it is time to hang up. She'll never let Cloud sleep at this rate... she'd want to keep talking to him! And she really should try and get some sleep, too. It would be bad to be late on a date, after all. ]

Hehe. Now, we should end our call. I am already lamenting that I cannot hold your hand right now, after hearing you say that.

[ It's more than just holding his hand that she wants, though. But... that would be enough to lift her spirits. ]

I'm excited to see you again.