80.

[soldier_puppy]

Sheik or Naoto? Do you mind covering my shift? I have some things to take care of. Sorry to bug you, it’s just kinda important.

Cloud, when you got some free time…you know how to get a hold of me. You, me, Freki, and some talking. Well, more me talking and you listening, I guess, but you know the drill.

Reno, um, got a minute?

Comments

[shinra_finest]

Yeah. [Pause.] Wanna go for a walk?

[soldier_puppy]

Mm. Getting out sounds nice.

[shinra_finest]

I'll pick you up this time.

[soldier_puppy]

You know where I'm at, or do you need directions?

[shinra_finest]

Directions would be nice-- But make it Private.

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

[Insert directions here.] Most people already know where I live, I'm afraid. Kinda been here for over a year, and I didn't move around much.

Private // Unhackable

[shinra_finest]

Thanks-- Move, then. That ain't safe, you know?

[A pause. His voice comes with a cheery attitude, but he is testing, really.] Anything particular you wanted to tell me, or was it really just because you missed me?

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

I've never had a problem. Besides, this is Sheik's place; I'm not about to tell him to start moving.

[He's quiet, as if he isn't sure how to put it. Probably because he's not.] I got a letter...

Private // Unhackable

[shinra_finest]

[Huh?] But you know it ain't safe-- And he can stay if he wants? [Still has no idea who Sheik is.]

[And a pause.

What?

A letter? What was the big deal about that? -- He knew there were a few from Aerith to him. Maybe it said something that could be important? Back in Asper the did share all the info with each other, after all, it wasn't like Reno trusted anyone else.] ... And?

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

I can handle it if something happens. It's okay. I don't run from things, and besides, the city isn't that big. Anything can really find me if it tries hard enough. [He laughs a little.] Yeah, I don't think that would happen.

[He's quiet, closing his eyes, trying to think how to word it.] A letter from you. I think. It has your name on it.

Private // Unhackable

[shinra_finest]

If you say so. [He doesn't agree. After all, back in Asper, they all had agreed to keep the ClubHouse location a secret, for everyone's security.

And his eyebrow raises a little.] Why not?

...

[... What?]

A letter from me? You sure, because I don't remember sending you any letters.

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

Because, Sheik goes where I go. [And there's a little laugh at that, like it's an inside joke or something.]

It says-- I'll show you. You can see it and make sure it's your handwriting.

Private // Unhackable

[shinra_finest]

[Eyebrow is still up.] Another pet? [Because honestly, that's all that comes to mind.]

... Alright.

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

Pe--[And this time, he did burst out laughing.] I can't wait to tell him you said that!

Private // Unhackable

[shinra_finest]

[On the contrary, he isn't laughing at all.] Right.

Private // Unhackable

[soldier_puppy]

I'll introduce you, okay? You'll like him.