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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

[Cloud is sat on the floor of his garage, working on his bike with a set of tools he has no idea how to use, but at least he hasn't broken it yet. The phone is on the floor beside him while he keeps working.]

Has anyone seen Cid Highwind? I haven't spoken to him in a while...

[He tries to start the bike engine... and there's nothing but a splutter and a whine. He sighs and accidentally smears oil on his face. Yeah, there's a reason for him asking after Cid.]

Vincent? Aerith? How've you been?

[Cloud actually looks a lot happier than he last did, and while it isn't like he's grinning there is a faint smile on his face.]

Yuffie, are things okay in Wutai? Did you manage to handle everything?

[He wrinkles his nose and just puts his tool down, facing the camera properly.] How are you, Genesis? Are your eyes still... um...

[He goes quiet and looks away.] Uh... if anyone's spoken to Cid, let me know.



[The phone has been picked up by this point and Cloud looks worried.]

Firion, did you make it to Treno okay? Did you find the orb yet? I've got to get to work soon, but I'll find time to reply to you.



[Action.]

[Cloud gives up on his bike, heading back through the house, after wiping his hands off, gathering up their puppy when he jumps at him, trying to find Tifa somewhere in the house. He wants to talk to her. Or at least just find her and... well, he hasn't planned for anything, he just wants to see her.]

Tifa? Are you home?

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

I'm certain. He just needs checking up on every now and then.

Make sure you do.

...hn. Thanks.

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[chaos-vessel.livejournal.com]

Especially since Shera is not here to babysit him.

I will.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

He'd be mad at you if he heard you say that.

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[chaos-vessel.livejournal.com]

Undoubtedly, he would. But it is also the truth. Shera is adept at keeping him out of trouble.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

Well, until she shows up, I'll work on it.

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[chaos-vessel.livejournal.com]

[If this were video, Cloud would see the eyebrow raise that Vincent is doing.] You seem to be keeping your hands full.

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[loveandstrife.livejournal.com]

Better to do everything than to do nothing, right?

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[chaos-vessel.livejournal.com]

Yes, as long as you do not overburden yourself.