[ Even in sepia-tone, he knows exactly what this is. From the very first line of the e-mail... He sits alone in a park, having just finished practicing what he learned from Ayaka when the message comes through on his magi-comm. It's a good thing he's found shade under a tree with nobody around, because the look on his face... ]
[ The magi-comm trembles in his hold slightly, having to look away, and up into the foliage of the tree he's sheltered under. itsaterribledayforrain.gif Closing his eyes, Cloud finds his center once more.
"So you want to be in SOLDIER? Hang in there."
Maybe this time...he'd have the chance to get over that embarrassment. He's overcome a lot in his time here, if the bonds he's formed were any indication. ]
[it's as Zack is scrolling through saved messages in another folder that Cloud's text comes through, and he ends up opening the last e-mail while he's reading his friend's response. He starts typing something up -
And stops, as he glances over to see which e-mail he'd opened.
The little "..." indicator blinks for a long time after that]
Nah. I was just passing on what Angeal would say. If one person takes it to heart, then that's good enough for me.
[Personnel Announcement 0210
This is an official notification of the change in status for the following personnel.
[ If only he had anything left of Nibelheim to share... He'd talked about it in passing with Ayaka before, when she finally obtained a portrait of her parents to complete her shrine. How he wished he could show her his folks. His Mom, since he didn't really remember his father... But until he can come up with something concrete, it'll always linger in the back of his mind. Of things that Zack deserves.
But, since he has him here! He thinks it's a good time to call off his training, taking one look at his Kizuna Katana with a nod before he starts texting Zack back. ]
Sir. [ He plays to it all anyway. He always will. ] Mind checking how much rice we got left if you're around? Gonna pick up a few things up on my way back.
[y'know, a part of Zack wondered if he'd actually miss it, the "sirs" and standing in front of dozens of soldiers no older than he was, offering advice along with orders.
He misses encouraging them, guys like Cloud. Or doing his best to, anyway. But the rest?
He doesn't. And he's not sure what to feel about it.
Deep Thoughts while checking how much rice is left]
Got enough for a couple of days, so it's up to you if you want to grab some, or I can pick some up when we're out.
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Date: 2022-07-30 06:42 am (UTC)1/2
Date: 2022-07-30 07:59 am (UTC)...
2/2 text; un: exsoldierboy
Date: 2022-07-30 07:59 am (UTC)You really did still have it.
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Date: 2022-07-30 02:14 pm (UTC)Told you I saved everything.
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Date: 2022-07-30 09:41 pm (UTC)itsaterribledayforrain.gifClosing his eyes, Cloud finds his center once more."So you want to be in SOLDIER? Hang in there."
Maybe this time...he'd have the chance to get over that embarrassment. He's overcome a lot in his time here, if the bonds he's formed were any indication. ]
You need more people telling you that.
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Date: 2022-07-30 11:07 pm (UTC)And stops, as he glances over to see which e-mail he'd opened.
The little "..." indicator blinks for a long time after that]
Nah. I was just passing on what Angeal would say. If one person takes it to heart, then that's good enough for me.
[Personnel Announcement 0210
This is an official notification of the change
in status for the following personnel.
Sephiroth - SOLDIER 1st Class:
Killed in action
Zack Fair - SOLDIER 1st Class:
Killed in action
Two infantrymen were also killed in action]
So keep remembering it, alright?
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Date: 2022-07-31 08:23 am (UTC)[ If only he had anything left of Nibelheim to share... He'd talked about it in passing with Ayaka before, when she finally obtained a portrait of her parents to complete her shrine. How he wished he could show her his folks. His Mom, since he didn't really remember his father... But until he can come up with something concrete, it'll always linger in the back of his mind. Of things that Zack deserves.
But, since he has him here! He thinks it's a good time to call off his training, taking one look at his Kizuna Katana with a nod before he starts texting Zack back. ]
Mind doing me a favor?
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Date: 2022-07-31 03:57 pm (UTC)"Embrace your dreams. To be a hero you need to have dreams . . . and honor."
He huffs, the corner of his mouth quirking as he picks up the magi-comm again]
He's got the important part. You can come and pass on your stupid jokes yourself.
[he laughs quietly to himself as he types back a response]
Technically it was an order, so you're not supposed to thank me. [what a smartass] You know I don't mind. What do you need me to do?
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Date: 2022-08-02 09:24 am (UTC)He always will.] Mind checking how much rice we got left if you're around? Gonna pick up a few things up on my way back.no subject
Date: 2022-08-02 09:12 pm (UTC)He misses encouraging them, guys like Cloud. Or doing his best to, anyway. But the rest?
He doesn't. And he's not sure what to feel about it.
Deep Thoughts while checking how much rice is left]
Got enough for a couple of days, so it's up to you if you want to grab some, or I can pick some up when we're out.
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Date: 2022-08-05 08:14 am (UTC)[ They can...go shopping...t-together? 👉👈 ]
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Date: 2022-08-05 09:41 pm (UTC)[shopping together!!]
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Date: 2022-08-06 09:10 pm (UTC)[ Even after all this time spent in Nippon. ]
Seeya at home, Zack.
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Date: 2022-08-07 03:29 am (UTC)[even when he first got the place, it was always picking things up when he realized they needed them]
Later!