It's been a fine line these past few months. Cloud asks questions, which is always dangerous when the truth would not only separate them but pit them against one another again. Eventually, his questions slowed, and Cloud's mind naturally began to fill in bits and pieces. There'll always be a burning need to know who he was before, but the future's taken on an importance of its own.
There's a truth beneath Sephiroth's words; his body does seem much closer to remembering than his mind. Already, Cloud moves in ways that he doesn't fully understand, and his own speed and strength are often surprising. If he does enough familiar motions, will his memories follow? Normally, the question is at the forefront of his mind, but Sephiroth's proximity makes it difficult to focus on anything other than the thoughts that have recently developed.
What would Sephiroth do if they kissed? Push him away? It feels likely. Still, what if he didn't? If only Cloud could show him he was still strong, still capable, it wouldn't be such an embarrassing move. The silver-haired men has done so much for him since the amnesia stole his past. In spite of Sephiroth's strength, he's stayed by Cloud's side and somehow, Cloud knows strength would speak a lot.
The pressure against their sword increases just moments before he jumps back and lunges again. It's not the best move to make while distracted, but his mind remains with the previous musings.
Truth be told, Sephiroth is also highly distracted. The fight here helps keep him focused, but Cloud himself is the distraction. He always knew he'd be the center of it all, and that his thoughts would always wind there way back around, orbiting the blond-haired man like he's some sort of sun.
He just never realized how far those thoughts would go. How the ever looming shadow of Cloud gaining his memories bothers him like some sort of ghost. Cloud would eventually learn who he is and this will all be over. There's a part of Sephiroth that has slowly crept up over the months, a part that legitimately enjoys this companionship.
Of course Sephiroth won't admit to that. Not even to himself really. But it's there light a light above the shadow.
... His thoughts had drifted again when Cloud lunges. Snapping back to reality, he moves to parry the blow but it ended up awfully close. Too close. (Not that Sephiroth is worried, it's more of a pride thing.)
"You can do better than that."
Partly spoken to Cloud, partly to himself as a reminder to stop letting his own mind wander.
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There's a truth beneath Sephiroth's words; his body does seem much closer to remembering than his mind. Already, Cloud moves in ways that he doesn't fully understand, and his own speed and strength are often surprising. If he does enough familiar motions, will his memories follow? Normally, the question is at the forefront of his mind, but Sephiroth's proximity makes it difficult to focus on anything other than the thoughts that have recently developed.
What would Sephiroth do if they kissed? Push him away? It feels likely. Still, what if he didn't? If only Cloud could show him he was still strong, still capable, it wouldn't be such an embarrassing move. The silver-haired men has done so much for him since the amnesia stole his past. In spite of Sephiroth's strength, he's stayed by Cloud's side and somehow, Cloud knows strength would speak a lot.
The pressure against their sword increases just moments before he jumps back and lunges again. It's not the best move to make while distracted, but his mind remains with the previous musings.
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He just never realized how far those thoughts would go. How the ever looming shadow of Cloud gaining his memories bothers him like some sort of ghost. Cloud would eventually learn who he is and this will all be over. There's a part of Sephiroth that has slowly crept up over the months, a part that legitimately enjoys this companionship.
Of course Sephiroth won't admit to that. Not even to himself really. But it's there light a light above the shadow.
... His thoughts had drifted again when Cloud lunges. Snapping back to reality, he moves to parry the blow but it ended up awfully close. Too close. (Not that Sephiroth is worried, it's more of a pride thing.)
"You can do better than that."
Partly spoken to Cloud, partly to himself as a reminder to stop letting his own mind wander.