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[electrod]

Name: Reno
Date: early July
Format: Text

[ If there's a working network around here, it would be a stupid mistake to not use it. And while he's not above just reading the backlog, he can't find some information he's actually looking for

time to act clueless on the network, apparently ]

so, i'm here to add to the pile of the "dumb shit newbies ask"

they really just let us loose on the city, huh? while i don't mind being left to my own devices, that whole looming threat of going fucking crazy— that's an unfun part about it

how did this bonding work out for you guys, when you first got here?

been wondering— everyone is talking about the importance of capital 'B' bonding, but how about that tempbond potion? aside for the price obviously. are there any downsides for prolonged use? something to watch out for? limit with how many people you can drink that with?

if there are any parties where we meet, drink a round of shots or two, and then drink these temp potions to get through the moons and all the feral shit— just sign me in. if there are none, then consider it a suggestion

Comments

[electrod]

Raining...inside the church?

[ Or did he understood it wrong? There was always a hole, sure but you'd only experience rain in one spot. ]

If you're saying that rest of that ruin's roof finally cave-in at some point, then you win - you're from the future.

[evanescent]

Damn, you got me. [The eyeroll is near-audible, and the cutesy playfulness of her tone gives way to something more genuine.] Fine, fine, I'm from your future. Not letting you know how far though, since you tried to squirm your way out of being honest for once.

You, Rude... who else? Don't tell me you brought the president along too. Or Tseng.

>private

[electrod]

Oho, I also had a hunch— mhhm, yeah. Sounds about right...

[ Reno sounds noticeably distracted like he's not really continuing the conversation (not to mention, answering the question!) just buying himself time. To move somewhere else, or figure out a certain setting on the watch— Boom, there. How to take the rest of the conversation off the public network. Now back to full attention. The earlier forced playfulness gone ]

So now that we have that cleared— I am honestly surprised you even bother talking to me. That should answer your very first question.

[ It's still vague, in case she's shitting him about being from the future ]

private

[evanescent]

That can describe a lot of the times we've run into each other. We aren't exactly friends.

[She sounds wholly unamused, and after a moment, sighs, relenting.] It's been a long time for me. Things have changed.

So you're from after the plate fell, at least.

[electrod]

Nope, we weren't. [ He clicks his tongue. Stalking, monitoring, the surprise visits, it's still harassing but she didn't seem to hate them back then. ] But some things change way more than others.

[ Like getting that "Mission accomplished" check. That one, that changed a lot. So if she's interacting with them at all, she must have a good reason and the first thing that comes to mind— ]

If you're worried either of us is coming after you, don't be.

[ The tone he says that in, sounds like he's ready to end the conversation right there. Sure, he could also add that Tseng or Rufus are not here, but well... she can figure it out. ]

[evanescent]

Psh! [a scoff.] Like you could here anyway! And get your ass kicked again? My bodyguard's still here, you know.

[Zack too, but she doesn't want to drop that information right away, in the event Reno doesn't know.]

[electrod]

[ Quiet groan ]

Mr. first-class asshole is here? [ Oh. Awesome. That's just great. But hey, at that's one less surprise to run into in the city. ] So many SOLDIER boys around...

[ Ah, yes, he met Zack. ]

[evanescent]

[Either Zack or Sephiroth, then.]

Even so, you're short on Shinra loyalists here. So I'd behave, if I were you. Call a truce.

[electrod]

We keep to ourselves, and you guys keep to yourselves. Like boats that pass in the night— sounds perfect. [ As said before, he really has no reason to take any action. Petty grudge non withstanding... and speaking of that ]

You better keep your boy on a leash, princess. If he goes after me or my partner, his ass is grass.

[ Bold statement from someone who got his ass handed back to him by said "boy" ]