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[Ahaha belated post is belated.]

Nice to see the sun again. Man, I thought I missed the mako before, but not being able to see a thing in the dark sucked. Good thing Seph could see or we'd have bumped into each other all week.

Hey Spike, how're you and the kids holding up? Do they miss me yet? ^_~ If you need me over there as a buffer or just some company, let me know. I'll probably come around to visit soon anyway. It's cool to hang out with Seph and all but he's not exactly good for conversation.

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How's the Geostigma? Were you able to find some help for it?

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So from what I've heard, people are branching out a bit and planning some fun events. I think that's awesome! May as well kick back and tell the Malnosso to stuff it now and then. Anything less would be like cooperating, right?

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[Cloud shook his head a bit, but didn't move his hand. Headache, ugh. He'd go get some medicine in a sec.]

It wasn't because of you, y'know. It's random.

[Zack doesn't even blink, concealing his worry and relief with the skill of one who had done it time and time again.]

Oh, I know. But I'm still worried about you.

Don't be. I can handle it.

[Cloud rubbed his eyes before dropping his hand and staring up at the ceiling. Not long now, probably; in a way, he was almost relieved. He would come back, and without the Geostigma.]

[Zack hesitates for a moment, then, as if reading Cloud's mind, asks what he's been wondering for some time.]

How long do you have?

[Cloud turned to regard Zack quietly before glancing down at his lap, leaning forward to rest his elbows on his knees.]

...I'm not sure. From what I remember about it back home...a few weeks. I think the Mako slows it down a little bit.

[A few weeks of that? Zack didn't envy Cloud any. Though at least he'd be back again, good as new.]

Alright, I'll be ready, then. I can come stay here while I'm looking after the kids, and you'll be back in no time to take over.

[Cloud smiled, sending Zack what he hoped was a reassuring smile and reaching out to pat his shoulder tentatively.]

Right. I won't be gone long; I promise.

[Zack is quiet for a moment, then nods, returning the smile.]

I'll hold you to that. Mako or no, I'm not going to let you lie around forever - I'd find a way to bring you home, just like before.

[Cloud ducks his head, nodding a bit.]

...I know. I trust you.

[Zack's smile turns into a grin, giving his arm - the one without the Geostigma, of course - a light cuff.]

You better! I'd be scarred for life if you didn't.

[Cloud gives Zack a little shove in return.]

I doubt that, but I'll come back anyways. There's too much here for me not to.

[Not to mention he promised...well, okay. So Zack was alive and it wasn't really necessary to live for them both at this point, but a promise is a promise.]

As long as you keep remembering that. Me, Simon, Denzel, all the others who care about you - they'll be waiting for you to come back safe.

I know.

[Cloud leans back to stare up at the ceiling again, seeming to wilt a little bit.]

...I haven't told anybody yet. Do you think I should, before it gets too obvious...?

[Zack frowns at him, watching him carefully.]

I think a lot of people would be hurt that you didn't say anything. On the other hand, some would probably understand why. I don't think you should surprise the kids with it, though.

[Cloud scrubs his face with his palms, groaning a bit.]

I'd have no idea how to tell them...but if they see me just keel over it'll scare the hell out of them. What should I do...?

[Zack gives Cloud a companionable rub on the back, hoping to console him somewhat.]

Do you know how long it'll be until you can't move around like normal?

[Cloud ducks his head, dragging a hand through his hair.]

Usually it's the last week or so. I'll spare you the details; you'll see for yourself anyhow. I really don't think I should wait until then, though...it messes with your nervous system. Makes you talk weird.

Hm. Well, obviously you should tell them before that happens. You'll spook the kids if you start acting funny. I take it I ought to keep them away from you while you're like that...?

[...Easier said than done.]

[Cloud doesn't really want to be without his kids in the last week, but...Zack has a point.]

...I guess so. If you think you should.

Cloud, I'm not their dad, so I don't know. It's a choice you're going to have to make. What's best for them? Denzel knows Geostigma, so maybe he'd be alright, but Simon...

Then I'm asking you as my best friend and their godfather. I don't know if I'm going to be able to make those kinds of decisions then...so I need you to be my judgement for me.

[....Godfather? Wow, that was unexpected. Zack scuffs a hand under his nose to conceal a faint blush.]

I'll think about it. It wouldn't be easy, keeping them away from you. They both love you a lot, and they not you'd be with them if the roles were reversed.

Yeah, I know.

[Cloud notices the motion anyhow; nice try, Zack.]

Uh, that's all right, isn't it? Naming you godfather...

What? O-oh, er... it's fine, Cloud. It's... actually kind of cool. Like being a guardian or something.

[Zack lowered his hand, the blush still there, but coupled with a bit of a proud smile.]

Well, it would be a little stupid not to trust you with my kids.

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