[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

[There's the sound of running water in the distance as background noise, and there is a silence as Cloud thinks about what to say.]

Are there any leads as to Dr. Crane's whereabouts yet? I haven't read anything on the network, so I suppose it's time to inquire. Is anyone actively searching anymore or just letting him do as he pleases?

[A pause,

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[not_her_path]

[She sounds bleary-eyed, exhausted, and none too happy.]

Not really in the mood...

[But she doesn't sound completely opposed to the idea.]

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

I'm not back in town yet, so we can wait until you're more... awake.

[A pause] You should sleep.

[voice]

[not_her_path]

I'm not going to argue.

See you in five hours or something.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

You must be really tired then.

Er... yeah, contact me when you're up and about, and we'll put something on the books.

[Video]

[alphaspider]

Someone started patrols.

So where did Seph take you?

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Sounds helpful. Like looking for a needle in a hay-stack.

Some place he considers secure.

[Video]

[alphaspider]

It keeps people indoors, I suppose.

[grins like a joke] I see.

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Whatever. I'll finish what I started in a day or so.

You want to talk to him or something? I can hand this over to him.

[Video | Private]

[ih8spiders]

[Making you stay--what--

He refrains from jumping to conclusions and demanding where Sephiroth's holding you hostage; you don't sound distressed, after all. He visibly calms himself and thinks of what's happened the past few days since Cloud got gassed.]

... Shibusen's abolished the contract. They're trying to make up for the lack of transparency and information. And they brought BREW out to the school gym earlier today and let people try attacking it if they wanted to. And another batch of newcomers arrived two days ago.

[thinking, thinking] There's no word on Crane so far, although some of the others have established a patrol.

[Voice || Private]

[de_faulty_hero]

Interesting news, but it seems too late for that. They brought the machine that took us from our worlds out in the open? Was it... impressive?

Didn't think so. Has he gotten anyone else since me?

[Voice || Private] ... I should tag our log.

[ih8spiders]

It's... this metallic cube small enough to be held on one hand. Like a puzzle box. It didn't look like much, but it shrugged off everything everyone threw at it. A few people tried to attack it, but it reflected their attacks back to them.

[And he frowns here, giving the appearance that he's trying to recall the network posts of the past few days, but actually agonizing over whether he should divulge Kuroro's encounter with Crane. He hates lying, but he did promise not to tell anyone about Kuroro's involvement with Crane. But Kuroro didn't seem to have anything against anyone finding out that he got gassed...]

... At least two that I know of. A girl named Heather Mason. And Kuroro. That was right after you. He's been quiet the past three days.

[Voice || Private]

[de_faulty_hero]

Seriously? That sounds disappointing... I'm glad I wasn't subjected to looking at it.

Ah, the grumpy girl got attacked? Explains much, I suppose. [A lengthy pause] Kuroro? How are you holding up? Are you taking care of him?

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[breathofearth]

[There's more relief on her face than worry.]

You don't have to be sorry, just...

You're safe, right?

[Voice || Private]

[de_faulty_hero]

I'm... getting better, yes. I'm functional now, but... I need to stay where I am for another day or so.

1/2 [Video | Private ] I'm glad I noticed my labeling fail. XD

[breathofearth]

[She nods and smiles.]

I'm not worried; I'm sure Sephiroth is taking good care of you.

2/2 [Video | Private ]

[breathofearth]

...

Are you...

Are you going on a coffee date with someone?

Video;

[justtubeit]

None, to my knowledge.

[Blinks.]

Have you recovered more, sir?

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Recovered enough to be functional, yeah. You are?

Video;

[justtubeit]

Ah, forgive me. I neglected to introduce myself before.

I am Raidou Kuzunoha, a Meister.