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[1stclasspride]

While I'm sure it's a horrid understatement, I have to say that this is rather... strange.

Anybody care to fill me in on the details about this place? It would be appreciated.

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[firebranded]

That uniform looks familiar.

...I'm guessing you know Zack.

[1stclasspride]

Yes, I do. I also heard he's sick and refusing to go see a doctor.

[firebranded]

Eh, he'll be alright. We've got him over at our place. It's a pain in the ass keeping him in bed, but he's been a pretty good boy so far.

[1stclasspride]

I see, but I told Aerith that when I saw him I'd talk him into going to a clinic. I'm glad to hear someone's been forcing him into at least resting, though.

[firebranded]

If you think you can convince him, go right ahead. You could try offering him a treat.

[1stclasspride]

[crooked sort of smile.] I'm sure I can convince him. I've had much too much experience with his stubborn streak not to have learned a few things.

[firebranded]

Experience, huh?

You're that Angeal guy, aren't you? Zack talks about you all the damn time.

[1stclasspride]

I was wondering how everybody seemed to know my name before I said it, but for how popular Zack seems to be, I shouldn't be too surprised. But yes, I'm Angeal.

[firebranded]

With the way his mouth wanders, I'm surprised I don't know what your favorite color is yet.

But the name's Axel.

[1stclasspride]

[can't help but outright laugh at that.] I'm surprised too.

Nice to meet you, Axel.

[firebranded]

Maybe now he'll tone it down a bit. But he's a good kid. Kinda oblivious, but good.

[1stclasspride]

[nods.] Overenthusiastic, talkative, and sometimes a little slow on the uptake... but he also has good intentions. It's why I have the tendency to call him 'puppy'.

[firebranded]

He does give that impression. Pretty cute when he blushes, too.