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. ]
[ 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. ]
[Fine. Sephiroth will eat some. He puts a little into his bowl, but instead of being like Zack and stuffing his face, Sephiroth eats pretty slowly. And silently.
Which isn't too unusual. He already said what he wanted to earlier ... and is slightly annoyed at the insistence that he have an escort in doing a simple monster extermination job.
It's not like the two of them exactly know all the times he's gone out on his own. He doesn't always cause trouble with the humans. If possible, he avoids them. It's not his fault kids seem attracted to bother Cloud.]
[ At least Sephiroth is eating. Cloud might just have been a little offended if he hadn't.
Zack does most of the talking during dinner, not uncommon, and tries to engage both Cloud and Sephiroth. Cloud is, as always, more receptive to Zack's conversational attempts, especially when it's interspersed with compliments about the food. Zack's never shy about going for seconds either (after making sure no one else wants more). Still, Cloud made enough for there to be leftovers even after Zack's massive appetite has been sated.
As per usual, Zack starts to do clear off the table once they've finished eating. This time though, he also turns to Sephiroth. ]
[He'll be nice enough to take his own bowl to the sink, but that's as far as it's going to get. He's still in a little bit of a mood, which is also normal. They should just be glad he joined them in this at all.
He fully plans on just going back out into the living room.]
[Sephiroth had placed a hand on the top of a nearby chair while the conversation went on. But then the two had to start again. Somehow the top of the chair just shatters, and Sephiroth has to catch himself before losing his balance.
He stares at the result for a brief second before leaving the room without saying anything.]
[ Both Zack and Cloud startle as the chair suddenly shatters under Sephiroth's grip. They exchange glances. Maybe Cloud should be mad that Sephiroth keeps breaking things today, but he's easily made the connection.
Sephiroth is jealous.
He gives Zack a knowing look before turning to follow Sephiroth. ]
[He knows it's not that, but he's going to avoid this conversation all together and instead sit on the couch half leaning his face against the palm of his hand. And just stare at the TV.
And try to not touch anything and have more of that happen.]
[He gets cut off by the kiss, and he wants to protest more. To cement that he's not jealous. That's a ... human emotion, he's beyond that. He has no reason two care since the two of them by default belong to him.
He doesn't move away from the kiss, instead leaning into it a little.]
[ Sephiroth's insistence that he's not jealous isn't exactly suprising from a man who seems to consider any emotion some sort of weakness.
Cloud wants to reassure him (and save their furniture any more "accidents"), and so he deepens the kiss while letting one hand slide into silver hair so he can run his fingers through it. ]
[Sephiroth leans into the kiss before moving forward to practically push Cloud onto his back and hover almost on top of him. This might not be what Cloud was going for, but it's where Sephiroth is taking it. Though that's not to say he knows exactly where it's going.
But at least he's no longer annoyed at himself for breaking the chair.]
[ Well, Cloud can't say he had expected Sephiroth to do that, but he's also not complaining. He lets out a low noise into the kiss, tugging Sephiroth down closer to his body. He slips his fingers deeper into his hair as he presses his tongue into the other man's mouth. ]
[Sephiroth lets his body sink down laying a lot of his weight on Cloud as he presses into the kiss. His own tongue slides against Cloud's, and by this point he's pretty much forgot what he was annoyed about earlier. None of that seems of any importance anymore.]
[ Cloud arches up a little, arms tight around Sephiroth's neck. His legs spread so Sephiroth can sink down between them, and the feeling warms him inside out. His free hand travels down Sephiroth's back until he reaches the hem of his shirt. He slides it under the fabric so he can explore the bare skin there.
He's more or less forgotten about their dumb argument too. There are definitely more interesting things to focus on right now... It's nice to have Sephiroth so receptive to this too. ]
[Sephiroth pulls away after Cloud starts exploring under his shirt, but only to pull the whole thing off letting it drop to the floor beside the couch. This seemed to be what Cloud was after, so why not just take it off?
After, he dips back down to continue and kisses Cloud again. Because that's what they're doing now. Making out on the couch after almost having an argument in the kitchen a few times. Maybe Sephiroth should cause more arguments if this is how it's going to end.]
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[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.]
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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. ]
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[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.
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[ 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. ]
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[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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[ Zack smiles, shoveling food into his mouth. ]
Stew's great, by the way. You've outdone yourself, Cloud.
[ Cloud smiles, some of the tension leaving him. Bless Zack and his ability to ease tense situations. ]
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Which isn't too unusual. He already said what he wanted to earlier ... and is slightly annoyed at the insistence that he have an escort in doing a simple monster extermination job.
It's not like the two of them exactly know all the times he's gone out on his own. He doesn't always cause trouble with the humans. If possible, he avoids them. It's not his fault kids seem attracted to bother Cloud.]
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Zack does most of the talking during dinner, not uncommon, and tries to engage both Cloud and Sephiroth. Cloud is, as always, more receptive to Zack's conversational attempts, especially when it's interspersed with compliments about the food. Zack's never shy about going for seconds either (after making sure no one else wants more). Still, Cloud made enough for there to be leftovers even after Zack's massive appetite has been sated.
As per usual, Zack starts to do clear off the table once they've finished eating. This time though, he also turns to Sephiroth. ]
Help me with clean up?
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[He'll be nice enough to take his own bowl to the sink, but that's as far as it's going to get. He's still in a little bit of a mood, which is also normal. They should just be glad he joined them in this at all.
He fully plans on just going back out into the living room.]
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I think that's the least you can do after destroying the counter.
[ He gives a pointed look towards the crack. Yes, he's definitely still mad about that. ]
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[He stops in the entranceway between the kitchen and the livingroom. though.]
If I wanted to break something, I would cause far more damage.
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You know what I mean.
[ Before Sephiroth leaves the kitchen, Cloud makes sure to tug Zack close to kiss him. He's curious about something. ]
Thanks, Zack.
[ He murmurs, giving him a smile before starting to walk out of the kitchen. ]
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He stares at the result for a brief second before leaving the room without saying anything.]
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Sephiroth is jealous.
He gives Zack a knowing look before turning to follow Sephiroth. ]
Never knew you to be so accident-prone.
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[He knows it's not that, but he's going to avoid this conversation all together and instead sit on the couch half leaning his face against the palm of his hand. And just stare at the TV.
And try to not touch anything and have more of that happen.]
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[ Cloud goes to sit next to Sephiroth on the couch. ]
Also funny that it only seems to happen when I kiss Zack.
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[He's just going to go full into full on denial because this is ridiculous. He does not care what the two of them do.]
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[ He moves closer and puts a hand on Sephiroth's leg, his expression softening a bit. ]
Though it would be obvious, but you have nothing to be jealous about.
[ He leans up, puts a hand to Sephiroth's cheek and leans in to kiss him. ]
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[He gets cut off by the kiss, and he wants to protest more. To cement that he's not jealous. That's a ... human emotion, he's beyond that. He has no reason two care since the two of them by default belong to him.
He doesn't move away from the kiss, instead leaning into it a little.]
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Cloud wants to reassure him (and save their furniture any more "accidents"), and so he deepens the kiss while letting one hand slide into silver hair so he can run his fingers through it. ]
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But at least he's no longer annoyed at himself for breaking the chair.]
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He's more or less forgotten about their dumb argument too. There are definitely more interesting things to focus on right now... It's nice to have Sephiroth so receptive to this too. ]
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After, he dips back down to continue and kisses Cloud again. Because that's what they're doing now. Making out on the couch after almost having an argument in the kitchen a few times. Maybe Sephiroth should cause more arguments if this is how it's going to end.]
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