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[Sephiroth is (sort of) watching the news. He observes what humanity is doing which fuels his desire to end all existence. These two have chosen to get in his way in that regard. Living with the two of them has been ...

An experience.

He does have this need to be near Cloud, to hold on tightly to their connection. Zack on the other hand is kind of an extension of that. He might not recall all of their past experiences but Zack is important to Cloud and so that makes him important to Sephiroth.

Though he's still not letting him have the remote. He lets out a light huff, which is all he can do without giving into the urge to murder something.]

I am watching humans continue to be parasites on this world. By allowing them to go on, you condemn existence to a slow death.

[He eyes Zack a moment as he moves the remote to the opposite side and thus further away before letting his gaze settle on Cloud. Most of what he said is directed at him.]

[ They've definitely used Sephiroth's desire to be close to Cloud as a way to keep him somewhat... docile. Sephiroth may still express his disdain for humanity on a regular basis, but he's not out there actively trying to kill anyone or summoning giant meteors or anything like that so that's definitely progress.

Instead he's been reduced to bitching at the TV. Which is really fucking funny.

Cloud rolls his eyes. ]

Okay, calm down, edgelord.

[ Zack hides a laugh by giving an exaggerated cough before speaking. ]

You're just workin' yourself up over this. Why don't we watch something else? Or better yet, do something else?

[Sephiroth gives Cloud a look at the 'edgelord' comment. He only knows the meaning of that due to Zack, but even if he didn't that wouldn't stop the death-glare he's casting in the direction of the younger man. He may have shifted away from death and destruction, but doesn't mean the urge isn't still there.

Lingering.

Really wanting to stab Cloud for calling him an edgelord.

Instead though he scoffs, shifting teal eyes towards Zack.]

Such as? Both of you carry objections to what I'd do given the chance.

[Which is annoying. Almost as annoying as the fact that Sephiroth is allowing them to dictate this.]

[ Cloud isn't particularly concerned by the death glare leveled in his direction. It's not exactly the first time, and so far, Sephiroth has kept it to that. Should he try to do more, well, he'd have to deal with both Cloud and Zack.

Both Zack and Cloud snort at that, but Zack speaks this time. ]

Yeah, 'cause what you want to do has a body count. If you can come up with something that doesn't involve hurting or killing people or the planet, then I'm all ears.

Nothing else is of any interest to me. Fighting is the only thrill that exists.

[Which both can involve hurting or killing. Sure he can fight Cloud at full strength, but their battles are highly destructive and Sephiroth is not really one to back down unless he's practically half dead.

So it's better to keep that sort of thing at a minimum for the safety of all lifeforms on the planet.

Sephiroth huffs, crossing his arms. If Zack decides to sly move in and is quick about it, he might be able to get the remote now.]

[ Cloud and Zack exchange another look, one that seems to say "he's fucking hopeless". If they're to fight, they'd have to find somewhere they can do so without causing damage to any nearby houses or buildings or people... which is not something either of them feel up to right now.

Zack isn't backing down though, and instead moves a little closer. ]

C'mon. Is there really nothing else?

[Why is Zack edging closer? Sephiroth glances at him slightly suspiciously, but otherwise doesn't move. He doubts it's for an nefarious reasons, but it's Zack. So he might attempt to invade Sephiroth's personal space or something.

Not that Sephiroth ever has any issue doing that to Cloud. That's different.]

What do you suggest?

[He actually looks over at Cloud with that question. Because for all he knows Zack will just suggest one of his stupid shows or something equally terrible.]

[ It's for completely innocent reasons, of course. Zack can't help but to chuckle at the suspicious glare being thrown his way. Zack's seated in the middle of the two of them so it's definitely easier for him to lean into Sephiroth a little more. ]

C'mon. Loosen up a little, Seph.

[ Cloud snorts. He's fairly certain Sephiroth's never "loosened up" ever in his life. He does notice that Sephiroth seems to aim his question at him and so he shrugs. ]

I'm getting kinda hungry.

[ He glances at his PHS. Not quite dinner time yet, but they could always start preparing. ]

[Sephiroth huffs in Zack's direction. He doesn't need to loosen up. He needs Zack to stop leaning closer to him. Since Sephiroth is on the far end of the couch, he's right up against he arm rest with no place to go if Zack decides to invade his space some more.

Which he has this suspicious feeling that might happen.]

I do not need to eat.

[He can. He has. They both know this. But he still feels the need to remind them otherwise.]

You two are free to do as you wish.

[He adds as those he's giving them permission.]

[ Sephiroth's suspicions are correct. Zack can't help but to inch closer, taking full advantage of the fact that Sephiroth can't get away without leaving the couch.

While Zack is engaging in some sort of psychological warfare with Sephiroth, Cloud rolls his eyes and says: ]

Doesn't mean you can't help. I'm gonna start prep anyway.

[ With Sephiroth seeming to always want to be close to Cloud, he knows there is a good chance he'll follow him into the kitchen. Maybe not right away, but... With that thought in mind, Cloud gets up from the couch and walks into the kitchen. ]

[Sephiroth would follow Cloud, but with Zack increasingly closing the distance, he's more focused on that instead. Narrowing his eyes, he gives him the most suspicious of looks.]

You're plotting something. Whatever it is, I demand you cease.

[Not that he's going to do anything about it, other than complain. How did he end up so docile and not instantly prone to murder again?]

[ Zack chuckles at that. Sephiroth being so suspicious is really funny. ]

Don't worry, Seph. I just wanna do... [ He leans in even further and loosely drapes his arms around Sephiroth's neck in a hug. ] ...this.

[The most accurate way to describe Sephiroth's expression right now is very annoyed cat.]

Let go.

[He should have gotten up when Cloud did, he sees that now. He's going to try to do just that. Get up and leave the room even if that means half dragging Zack with him.]

[ Well, at least Sephiroth is not trying to stab him. That's something. Zack hadn't planned on hugging him for long, but now he holds on a bit longer than originally intended since he's not being stopped. Eventually he does let go though. He doesn't want to actually make Sephiroth uncomfortable.

He grins as he does though, not without being a little pleased with himself. ]

Sorry. [ He's not. ] Couldn't resist~. You need to relax a little, man.

[Ugh. Overly friendly affection. It's not that he's uncomfortable. It's just like being licked by a dog when you don't like dogs, except for possibly liking this one particular dog who you'd gut anyone who'd try to mess with. It's complicated. Everything about this is complicated.

But instead of thinking about that. He's going to get up and go annoy Cloud.]

I don't have to do anything, Zack.

[He'll move to the kitchen where he overs over Cloud like an annoying shadow.]

You take too long.

[ It's Zack. He's the king of overly friendly affection. Cloud's much more reserved, though he never complains about Zack's affectionate gestures and touches. The two have grown closer and closer the more time they've spent together, and while they haven't really discussed it, it's clear that they're more than just friendly. It's felt natural, that progression. They've even started sleeping in the same bed on occasion.

Sephiroth is a more complicated matter, for the both of them, but... living with him has caused warmer feelings to form for him too. Strange as that is.

Cloud's chopping vegetables in the kitchen. He's planning on making what has become a specialty of his - a vegetable and meat stew that his mother would often make. When Sephiroth comes in and starts to hover over him he rolls his eyes. ]

You could always help.

[ He gives a pointed look to the still unchopped onions that are on the kitchen counter. Zack, meanwhile, starts to set the table. Cooking has never been his forte, so he tends to take care of other tasks in the kitchen - such as setting the table, doing dishes and doing general clean-up. ]

And why would I do that, Cloud?

[Sephiroth speaks his name with almost a purr as he leans in closer to Cloud's shoulder. Close enough that his hair drips over the side.

He doesn't really need to eat -- not anymore. He only does so when the two of them won't leave him alone about it. And it's not that he hates it or anything. He just doesn't really think about it much.

He had this problem back when he was alive. Being far too focused on other things. It's just far, far worse now.

But none of that means he can't harass Cloud in the kitchen while he's cooking.]

[ Cloud rolls his eyes again, but doesn't let Sephiroth's hovering distract him from chopping vegetables. ]

To be nice and helpful?

[ Not that Sephiroth is known for being either of those things.

Zack, having finished setting the table, makes his way over to the two of them. He leans close to Sephiroth and smirks. ]

You harassing Cloud again?

[Sephiroth was about to make a comment, but then Zack sneaks in close and that sort of distracted him. He gives the darker haired man a look and goes to move, but he kind of does so right into Cloud.]

I do as I wish, Zack. You above all should know this.

[Cloud probably minds that Sephiroth bumps into him, but the silver haired man doesn't act like he did anything at all.]

[ When he's bumped into, Cloud slips with the knife he's currently using and nicks his finger with the sharp edge. He turns to glare at both Sephiroth and Zack, holding the knife in a somewhat threatening manner. ]

If you two aren't gonna help, you can get out of the kitchen.

[Zack just had to go and ruin his looming moment by looming himself. Sephiroth knows Cloud isn't likely to stab Zack, but he's not sure about himself considering a knife wound wasn't likely to kill him.

While it's tempting to test that theory he decides against it. He'll just go complain about the tv some more.]

I am not the one at fault.

[He gives Zack a look before exiting the kitchen and back to the couch.]

[ Zack leans in and presses a kiss to Cloud's cheek. ]

Sorry, Cloud.

[ He doesn't really think he'd done anything wrong per se, but he knows Sephiroth won't apologize, so someone may as well. Cloud gives a non-committal huff in response, but Zack can tell he's trying not to smile so that's good enough for him.

He then leaves Cloud to meal prep and returns to the living room and a disgruntled Sephiroth. ]

[The day Sephiroth apologizes is the day the entire planet freezes over. Which unless an ice age is suddenly at hand, that's not going to happen.

Sephiroth is now flipping through the channels, though he casts a glance towards Zack with a silent look that says: it's your fault I got kicked out. But he says nothing, and just looks mostly annoyed at the TV.]

[ Zack snorts at the look Sephiroth's giving him and slumps down into the couch. Still, he's pretty amused by the whole situation. ]

I think we just got banned from the kitchen.

Cloud is overdramatic. He'll settle down, though if you had not interfered, we'd both still be in there.

[He stops flipping through the channels to give Zack yet another accusing look.]

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