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[There is a chance Sephiroth might have caused some cracking on the counter where his hands are placed. He also might be slowly crushing Cloud into that same counter. But neither of these things really matter as Zack has decided to lean in close.

He might lean in a bit himself, but only because ...]

Do you deserve one?

[ Probably a good thing Cloud hasn't noticed the crack in the counter... Instead he's a little too busy watching Zack and Sephiroth.

Zack laughs and leans even closer. ]

Yes.

[Sephiroth hasn't noticed he broke the counter either. Not that he'd be concerned, but he also knows how Cloud gets.

He leans in even closer to Zack. So close that their lips are only a breath away.]

Prove it.

[ Cloud rolls his eyes a little at the two of them. Of course they have to be ridiculous about this.

Zack grins and simply leans in to close the gap, putting a hand on Sephiroth's back as he kisses him. ]

[Zack might be more of a tease than Sephiroth, but the taller man still plays into it pretty well.

Sephiroth relaxes a little with the kiss, not putting so much pressure against Cloud. He leans into the kiss instead. How did this go from Cloud threatening him with a knife to the three of them making out?]

[ Cloud is pretty entranced by the sight of Sephiroth and Zack kissing. It's damn hot. Not a surprise, considering he's attracted to them both, but it's actually even more attractive than he'd imagined.

Zack has no idea how it went from that to this either, but he's not complaining. He's wanted to kiss Sephiroth for a while now. He presses into the kiss a little, running his hand along the older man's back. ]

[Sephiroth finally breaks the kiss after a moment almost like he realizes they're all just standing in the kitchen with Cloud up against the counter in the middle of making dinner. Is this how people normally do these kinds of things? Just randomly anytime?

Social situations are hard.]

Don't you two need to finish your dinner preparations?

[Well, Cloud finish it since he seems to be the one who does the cooking. He's just surprised this went from them being hungry to all three kissing in the kitchen.]

[ Zack and Cloud exchange amused glances at that. Sephiroth is so clearly out of his depth when it concerns things like these... it's almost cute. ]

Yeah, I guess we shouldn't get started on the dessert already.

[ Zack gives a cheeky grin, and Cloud rolls his eyes. Still, he turns around and finishes cutting up the meat into smaller pieces before dropping them into a pot with the vegetables. Now there'll be bit of waiting time involved, so Cloud turns back to the other two. ]

[Dessert what. He's not going to ask.

Instead he moves, finally stepping back from Cloud -- not that far, but enough room that he's no longer 'trapping' him in place. He assumes there's more that needs to be done. He doesn't normally get involved in these things, and Cloud gets extra irritable when hunger is involved.]

[ It's when Sephiroth steps away that Cloud finally notices the crack in the counter. He frowns. ]

How the hell...

[ It then hits him. Sephiroth. In a home with three men with super strength, sturdy furniture and other such things are important. So it's kind of impressive that Sephiroth managed to crack the counter like that.

Cloud glares at him. Probably a good thing he's no longer holding a knife. ]

You're fixing that.

[ He gives a pointed look to the counter. ]

[Sephiroth hadn't noticed what happened before. Had he done that? He's not jealous of the two as Zack implied. That'd be below him. Cloud ... and by extension Zack ... both belong to him and doesn't care what the two of them do.

It wasn't as though he wanted to crush either of them in that moment.]

You cannot force me to do anything, Cloud.

[That's all he's going to say about it. He even starts to leave the room in further declaration of how Cloud can't order him around.]

[ Cloud crosses his arms over his chest, fixing Sephiroth with a stern look. ]

Uh yeah, I can.

[ Zack snorts and nudges Cloud playfully once Sephiroth is out of the room. ]

Don't be too hard on him. Either he just really enjoyed kissing you, or he got a little jealous when we were. Maybe both.

[ Cloud rolls his eyes again and turns to focus on the seasoning the stew. ]

Doesn't matter. He's still fixing it.

[Sephiroth is just going to sit back on the couch in his usual spot and stay there while the two of them do whatever in the kitchen. He's not going to think about that.

Not even as he slowly snaps the remote in half. Cloud will probably be mad about that too. But whatever. Let him be angry.]

[ Cloud's definitely going to be mad about it, but for now his focus is on finishing dinner. Zack keeps him company and helps out where he can.

Eventually the stew is finished and Zack peeks his head into the living room. ]

Dinner's ready.

[Sephiroth barely looks up from staring at the TV with something of a scowl. He waves him off.]

I do not need to eat, you know this.

[Just let him sit here and be mad.]

[ Zack's face softens. ]

Yeah, but you can. And we want your company.

[ It seems especially important now to try and make Sephiroth feel included. ]

Hmpth.

[Zack will probably bother him until he gives in. He might as well get this over with. So fine, he heads into the kitchen and sits at the table. He doesn't understand why they feel like he needs to participate in this.

Maybe he'll just sit and watch the two of them eat this time. Though Cloud might get insulted if he does that ...]

[ Zack smiles when Sephiroth gets up and heads back into the kitchen. Cloud's already scooped a portion of stew into his own bowl, though he's not started eating yet.

He's a little surprised to see Sephiroth actually joining them, but he smiles at him too. Despite his lingering annoyance about the counter, he does like it when they can convince Sephiroth to actually act like he's a part of this household too. Because he is.

Zack takes a seat across from Cloud, giving Sephiroth the option to seat himself next to the blond. ]

[How nice of Zack to give him that option, one that he'll take even if it always runs the risk of Cloud getting overly annoyed and just stabbing him at the dinner table.

That hasn't happened yet, but that's not to say there haven't been threats. One day Sephiroth will probably push enough buttons to make that happen.]

I am going out tomorrow.

[He says rather nonchalantly like he dares either of them to even suggest that they're going to stop him.]

[ Cloud raises an eyebrow at that as he and Zack exchange mildly concerned looks. ]

Going out where?

[ It's never a good thing when Sephiroth gets ideas like that in his head. ]

Some monsters have appeared around the outskirts of midgar. "You" agreed to destroy them before they become a bigger threat.

[And by that he means, Sephiroth agreed to do some mercenary work as Cloud. Not because he wants to help anyone but because he wants to go do something that involves fighting.]

[ Cloud's expression darkens somewhat. It's not the first time Sephiroth's taken on his form to go out, which usually means Cloud has to do damage control with whoever Sephiroth managed to offend, or intimidate. Or both.

Before he can say anything though, Zack speaks first. ]

Then we're going with you.

[ His voice is casual as he starts to eat. He doesn't want an argument at the dinner table, and well, it's kind of become his role to mediate between Cloud and Sephiroth. They are both ridiculously stubborn individuals. ]

No. I do not need either of you to accomplish this.

[He gives Cloud a breif glance. He knows he's playing with fire here, but it doesn't matter. He's made up his mind.]

Besides I cannot go out as myself, it would draw more attention if you tag along.

I'll go with you then.

[ Zack can be stubborn too. Both of them know it's not worth the effort to try and convince Sephiroth not to go out. Besides that, neither of them really want to forbid him either.

They don't want him to feel like he's a prisoner in their home, and they don't want him to get too frustrated by just sitting at home all day long. It's also definitely better that he go out and take his anger out on some monsters than the alternative. Still, keeping an eye on Sephiroth is something they feel the need to do. He's still unpredictable and a potential threat. ]

You fear the worst.

[Sephiroth huffs, pushing the empty bowl in front of him a couple inches away.]

If I were planning on destroying any of the humans, I would not hide my intentions. But follow me if you wish.

[He leans back in his seat, and crosses his arms. Only Sephiroth can manage to make dinner difficult.]

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