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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

[It’s a shaky feed and emitting a heavy panting from the man who’s holding said phone. There’s no shot of him however, but a dirty brown boot and green paratrooper pants. The video is then directed at the busy-looking little town of Lindblum. And he’s obviously far away for where he should be.]

That’s…. Lindblum, ain’t it? [Heavier breathing, as if talking that little bit wore him out. Then a coughing wheeze came over he and the speakers, the view swinging down to the ground to view shoes and a toppled over shadow.

A moment later, he’s back up, clearing his throat and throwing around profanities.] Goddamn… P-O-S body... outta gil… no smokes… bullshit. All’a it. [He grumbles some more before turning around and looking around him; forest.]

Well. Hot damn. That looks like a nice a’nough tree … See ya guys in the mornin’!

[The feed cuts off there, shut off in his pocket.]

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud looks vaguely amused. He's sat in the living room of his new house.]

...you should stop smoking. You'd be able to walk without getting out of breath.

[He gives the smallest smile.]

You want me to come meet you?

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[pinkgospel.livejournal.com]

[Aerith could be seen peering into the screen squinting a little since she's trying to see who's the owner of that rather familiar gruff accent.]

Cid, is that you? You really should cut back on the smokes for a few days, old man!

Hey, Cid? Cid! Are you still there?

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[knowshermachina.livejournal.com]

Heeeeeey! Are you still comin' to Midgar with us? Hey!

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[flyboy-red.livejournal.com]

You're gonna have to quit smokin' some day, pal.

Gaia ain't got no replacements for addicts like you and me.

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[xbalthierx.livejournal.com]

[This guy should look vaguely familiar if you've ever spoken to Dr. Cid. He's the spitting image of his father.]

I wouldn't rest there, were I you. Beasts have a tendancy to attack travellers in the open.

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

[He grumbles some more at the "stop smoking" remark]

Fuuuck you, pretty boy.

[Cid plops against a tree, where the camera come into focus; revealing a dirty -not grimy-, worn out old pilot.]

Yeah, sure, do whatever ya want I was just gonna camp out fer the night.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud just laughs lightly.]

I'll come and meet you. The monsters around the city are nasty.

[And with that he's getting his boots on.]

[Called to the people in the house:] I'm going out!

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

[He's resting up against a tree trunk, all worn out and covered in dirt. But he musters enough interest. care energy to open an eye and look at the screen.]

Hey there lil lady. [And he sighs angrily;] Ain't smoked since I got here.

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

Midgar?

Shit. [He rubs his eyes.] When you headin' out?

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

I'll quit when they stop makin' the shit ....maybe.

I ain't gonna die that easy. Ain't gonna have'ta replace nothin'.

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[flyboy-red.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I keep telling myself.

Don't work. Then again, you ain't got a partner bitchin' at ya...

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

[He's squinting at the screen and getting déjà vu.]

Yeah? Fought beasts all the time back home. No big thing.

.... Ya look godawful familiar.

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[thisdesertrose.livejournal.com]

Where are you going?

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

I ain't gonna go no where. [He sighs, slumping into the tree more.]

[Way too tired to turn off the communicator.]

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[He smiles at Firion, a smile he doesn't normally have, except when looking at those damn eyes.]

I'm gonna go meet a friend. You want to come?

[video/action]

[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

Okay. I'm bringing my friend Firion. He's like Aerith, so you'll like him.

[He's heading out now, Firion is going to follow him.]

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

Yeah well. I don't mean it.

A partner? [Oh how he laughs.] Lucky bastard! Got one better. The Mrs.

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[thisdesertrose.livejournal.com]

If your friend doesn't mind, then I would love to come.

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[xbalthierx.livejournal.com]

I'm certain we've probably never spoken...

[He pauses then sighs.] Perhaps you have spoken to Dr. Cidolfus?

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[littleprotector.livejournal.com]

Mr. Cid! You're going to come and visit us, right?

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[flyboy-red.livejournal.com]

Sure.

Heh, well she ain't here, is she? No one to nag at ya right now, man. Except Cloud's lady but she nags everyone.

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[gtfomyhighwind.livejournal.com]

....

HOLY SHIT YER HIS SON.

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[xbalthierx.livejournal.com]

Yes. I am.

I'll state now that I am nothing like him outside of appearance. In fact, I'm the polar opposite.

His passion was science, mine is airships and piracy.

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[thisdesertrose.livejournal.com]

So, which friend is this? You've only mentioned them once, I believe.

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[pinkgospel.livejournal.com]

That's a good thing! Smoking is said to be a disgusting habit after all~

[She is clearly teasing him now.]