Trust you to have a harder time battling a Cactuar than Bahamut.
[ And oh, yeah. He remembers watching that battle, alright. But despite the bitterness behind that memory, Genesis finds himself chuckling softly, preferring to recall his own battle with the exasperating little thing instead. His tone darkens however, as he murmurs about the absence of an old friend. ]
Hey, Bahamut was a bigger target who didn't run away! Of course he'd be an easier fight.[Yeeep. Audible pout is go, until that second comment rolls in and Zack sighs.]
He's still here, he's just...Seph's just asleep and nothing I do will wake him up. [Not for lack of trying, though.]
[ Any previous trace of a tease has vanished from his voice now, in fact his whole demeanour seems to have shifted to something else. And so, he lets Zack's first reply slide, voice becoming lower in response. For those that knew him, it would be clear that something was perturbing him - and that it didn't involve Sephiroth's present condition in the slightest. ]
They are known as sleep comas. The reason why they occur remains elusive. It would probably be best to leave him be ... as disconcerting as it may seem at first. He shall awaken ... sooner or later.
[for those that knew him, it would be easy. Zack, sadly, does not know him. And while he hears the change in Genesis' tone, it's impossible for him to understand what it really means.]
Yeah, I know. He told me the day I got here. [Siiiigh.] Doesn't make waiting any easier.
[ Perhaps, their not knowing each other is a blessing during times like these. Talking to Zack was much easier than talking to Sephiroth because of this very fact. ]
At least you have a companion while you wait.
[ Better that, than brooding all by his lonesome. Not that having a mutt around would go over so well with Genesis in the first place ... ]
[Talking to Zack for now is much easier. But if he ever gets to really know Genesis, he might just start catching onto those tones and he's a very stubborn pup.]
Yeah. Guess I do.
[That thought does bring a tiny smile to his face; he'd be moping so hard without Soldier to take care of. It does make him wonder, though...]
[ Well, that he hadn't been expecting. If the roles had been reversed, would he have done the same? Probably not. ]
I'm aware.
[ Even after all that had transpired ... Perhaps Zack had been the bigger man all along - not that he'd ever admit it. Perhaps, he could stand to learn a little something here. Just the use of Zack's first time rather than the cold 'Fair' indicates that he's trying. ]
[Maybe they'll never be friends. Hells, the only likely outcome is allies. But, to Zack, being allies is better than being enemies. Especially in a place like this that's pretty much a second chance. It can't hurt to try again.
The use of his given name does get a smile out of him, though, and it transfers to his tone. Maybe...hard to say for sure now.]
[ And oh, yeah. He remembers watching that battle, alright. But despite the bitterness behind that memory, Genesis finds himself chuckling softly, preferring to recall his own battle with the exasperating little thing instead. His tone darkens however, as he murmurs about the absence of an old friend. ]
... I'd wondered why I hadn't heard from him.
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He's still here, he's just...Seph's just asleep and nothing I do will wake him up. [Not for lack of trying, though.]
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They are known as sleep comas. The reason why they occur remains elusive. It would probably be best to leave him be ... as disconcerting as it may seem at first. He shall awaken ... sooner or later.
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Yeah, I know. He told me the day I got here. [Siiiigh.] Doesn't make waiting any easier.
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At least you have a companion while you wait.
[ Better that, than brooding all by his lonesome. Not that having a mutt around would go over so well with Genesis in the first place ... ]
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Yeah. Guess I do.
[That thought does bring a tiny smile to his face; he'd be moping so hard without Soldier to take care of. It does make him wonder, though...]
...You doing okay?
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I'll survive.
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Yeah, well, we'll all survive. Not much choice otherwise. [A quick pause; oh, there's a choice, but...well, best not to go there.]
You know you can call if you need anything, right?
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I'm aware.
[ Even after all that had transpired ... Perhaps Zack had been the bigger man all along - not that he'd ever admit it. Perhaps, he could stand to learn a little something here. Just the use of Zack's first time rather than the cold 'Fair' indicates that he's trying. ]
The same goes for you, too, Zack.
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The use of his given name does get a smile out of him, though, and it transfers to his tone. Maybe...hard to say for sure now.]
Yeah, I'll...I'll remember that. Thanks.
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