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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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[That one earns Cloud an annoyed glare.]

Don't you ever let me catch you saying that again. I'm probably too much of a kid myself to be a proper dad. You're doing a great job with them, Spike, so don't go doubting yourself on me.

Don't all fathers think that, though? That they're screwing up somewhere or another? I'm not saying I'm a bad dad...just that I could probably be a better one if I knew what I was doing half of the time.

Well, it seems like you're the local expert right now. I bet Senel will come to you for advice about being a father when his kid is born. It's a job you learn to do right the more you do it.

I do not know a damn thing about babies, Zack. I don't think I can help him.

Aww, well, that probably won't stop him. Besides, he may just ask for advice on how to be a good dad in the future.

I won't be useful to him until his kid reaches Simon's age, then.

...I don't know if I can handle the idea of being here for seven years, Zack.

... No... I'm not exactly cool with that, either. We still need to figure out how to escape without getting separated, though.

...I suppose it's about time I got over myself and talked to Sephiroth, then.

I can come along with you, if you want. Keep the peace and all.

...that would probably be a good idea.

[It's obvious that Cloud's a little disgruntled with the idea of talking to Sephiroth at all, the way he folds his arms and scowls at the wall.]

[Zack grins and pats his shoulder.]

He's not so bad when he's not crazy. You might learn something useful.

[Cloud snorts, still ~~pouting~~ being disgruntled.]

I guess so.

[Although...he did have to give the man credit, despite everything that happened. He hadn't killed Cloud when he had the chance, after he'd...after Zack had died.]

Heh, I know so. I live there, remember?

...then I'll do my best to be civil for you. But I'm probably liable to up and leave the room at any given moment, y'know.

I know, and I wouldn't stop you. Still, a good soldier does whatever he has to to meet his goals, right?

...I'm not a soldier, Zack.

[And Cloud stands up to go get himself a couple aspirin because all of a sudden he feels awkward.]

Can I get you anything?

You know what I meant.

[Zack sighs softly, leaning back in his seat.]

Naw, I'm alright. I've done too much thinking to be thirsty or anything.

[Wordlessly, Cloud turns and gets himself some sweet, sweet drugs and swallows them dry before flopping back on the couch.]

...I'm sorry I can't trust him like you do. It's probably upsetting.

A little, but it's not gonna break me or anything. You went through a hell of a lot more than I did, and lost more than I like to think about. Besides, you didn't know him the way I did before. I understand why you can't be the same as me.

It just...feels like a trick.

[Cloud slumps down and folds his hands over his stomach again, fiddling with the hem of his sleeve.]

I just feel like the second I turn around, he'll stab me in the back. And I have a lot more at stake now than I did a few months ago.

Listen, Cloud, I know you gotta watch out for those kids of yours. I don't blame you at all. It's... well...

[Zack scratches the back of his head, torn for a moment, then continues.]

I'll be keeping an eye on him, okay? Since I'm living there. And if you need to talk to him but it worries you too much, I can do it. Just ask. I want to help both of you.

[For some reason, this struck Cloud as funny. He displays his amusement as most humans do by laughing.]

[.... Wait, what? Zack couldn't help but feel a little indignant, though it was great to see Cloud laughing.]

Hey, what's so funny? I was serious, man!

N-nothing, really, it's just...

[Cloud reaches over and actually ruffles Zack's hair.]

I'm glad you're here.

[Zack couldn't do much besides gawk at him. He'd actually ruffled his hair...! That was his job! He had to pout a little, somewhat indignant.]

Where else would I be? Sheesh...

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