o1st strife; [ video post ]

[traumastrike]

[ the recording starts off shaky but it's only a couple seconds later that his face shows up, grimace clear on his face as he holds the gem carefully. ]

...strange device.

[ there's a quiet sigh before he moves it around for a better view, peering into it curiously before giving up entirely, leaving it to record as it pleases. ]A classic battle

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[pink_protector]

There you are! [laughs softly, glad to hear from him finally]

[traumastrike]

...Aerith?...no, there's no way.

[ he grips the crystal tightly and forces himself to look away, not willing to face it. ]

[pink_protector]

[she knows this must be hard for him but she smiles, not wanting to make things more depressing]

I know, I'm just as surprised as you are! I tried looking for you when I arrived here but we couldn't find you.

[traumastrike]

...but you're...

[ he purses his lips, unable to complete his sentence and just settling for a weak nod of his head. ]

[pink_protector]

Where are you? Tifa was looking for you too!

[Understands but smiles brightly, excited at the chance of being able to see him in person and hug him]

[traumastrike]

I'm...

[ and this is the first time he realizes he doesn't want aerith to know he's on chaos. what would she say? she'd be mad at him for sure. ]

...not where you can reach me right now. We'll meet later.

[pink_protector]

[she pouts, disappointed, crossing her arms, mentally making note to find him wherever he is if she can later] Alright, but I'll hold you to that promise!

[traumastrike]

[ this must be a dream. he must be having a relapse, it just doesn't make sense. regardless he nods mutely and disconnects, desperately needing some time to himself. ]

[pink_protector]

[she lets him disconnect, sighing sadly but is still determined to find him nonetheless!]