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[exsoldier]

Name: Zack Fair
Date: 29th Iuneril
Format: Video

[ This is, shockingly, Zack's first time using his Watch like this. Even though he's a sociable person who's happy to meet new people, he does tend to prefer face-to-face interactions, especially for a first meeting. So he hadn't felt much need for a broadcast until now.

He's realized lately how much their numbers have dwindled, and so can't help but want to reach out to his fellow Mirrobound, whether to talk to someone he hasn't seen in a while, or to make a new friend.

And, well, there's the practical reason. ]

Hey, all! [ He starts the video message with a grin and a quick wave. ] If we haven't met before, I'm Zack. Seems like we all need to band together more than ever now, and I also had a question.

[ He shifts his watch around so that the camera can capture at least some of his wings. Mainly, all viewers will be able to make out is a mass of dark brown feathers, before his face returns to front and center again. ]

I'm a chimera, and my transformation finished a few months back, but I'm still getting used to these wings. I'm not sure if I can even fly the way a harpy or dragon could, but it's probably worth learning. I mean, because it'd be helpful, but also because it'd be cool. Does anyone have any tips? Seems like it'd be hard to practice without risking some bodily harm.

[ A pause, and then he decides to ask one more thing. ]

Also, does anyone know if I'm the only chimera left here now? I used to know a few others, but they've all left. [ He shrugs one shoulder. ] I dunno, I was just curious. [ It would be strange, to be the only one, so he's hoping that isn't the case. ]

Anyway, thanks! It was nice talking to you all.

[ With that, the feed ends. ]

Comments

[exsoldier]

I guess you have a point there. [ Zack sighs as he admits it. ] And being a chimera means I'm on the resilient side, so I can probably afford a fall if it isn't from too high.

[ Reno's protesting response actually does make Zack laugh, although he's still a little alarmed by the thought. ]

You're so scrawny I wouldn't have thought you'd have any weight left to lose...

[ But whatever. He'll figure out a different way that won't mean losing his muscle mass. ]

So where did you practice?

[electrod]

[ This shall be remembered in the annals of history— nah, but Reno's vain enough to remember when someone (especially someone like Zack) admits he's being right. ]

You ever thought your bones could lose weight? Because that's what happened here, and it was a nightmare. Not to mention, did absolutely nothing on my waist. [ It happened so long ago he no longer feel needs to whine, so instead tops it up with a joke ] As for training... The port area has plenty of one-floor buildings, just high enough to catch air for early practice. You can also try higher buildings that are facing the sea. Better to plunge into the water than on cobblestones!

[exsoldier]

I've heard that's what happens to harpies, yeah. Your bones hollow out...

[ Other than the obvious, though, which is those bones becoming more brittle, Zack hadn't put much thought into what the actual process was like. Sephiroth hadn't spoken much of it, likely because he's not the sort to complain in most cases. ]

But oh — near the water, that makes sense. I was planning on going out into the Wilde since it's more remote. Didn't think about going anywhere in the city.

[ Reno's... actually giving him good information. Wow. ]