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[There's a groan and a crunch of leaves before silence, and then...]


...was I just doing something?




[[ooc: Yes. Cloud has forgotten that he died. Why? Because his Death Penalty is short term memory loss. Think Dory from Finding Nemo. He will occasionally repeat himself or completely forget a conversation you had with him just moments before. Not all the time, though! That would get annoying. o/ ]]

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

[Simon gives Cloud an equally shaky smile, though for different reasons entirely.]

Trying is better than nothing. I'll take that, for now.

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[Cloud shoots a confused glance towards Simon before dawning realization sets in and he has the decency to look ashamed.]


...sorry. That wasn't what I meant.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

[Simon smiles again and shakes his head, waving off the apology and continuing towards the house.]

I know what you meant. It's okay, I promise. It doesn't bother me that much.

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[Cloud huffs a bit but closes the door after them, glancing around for a sign of Tifa or Denzel.]


...I don't see anyone. [He starts down the hallway towards his room, peering in the doors as he passes; he kind of wanted to see them both and reassure them.]

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

Weird, I thought they'd be here. Zack's in your room, though, if you want to see him.

[Simon follows along at a more reserved pace, not wanting to intrude upon Cloud's little reunion with his best friend, even if he couldn't recall being separated in the first place.]

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

What if Sephiroth...? [Cloud can't finish the sentence, voice caught in his throat as that hated fear snatched hold of him again.]

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

[Simon frowns, looking a bit miffed, and gives Cloud a little shove, adjusting the drill-staff at his shoulder.]

Go see Zack. I'll look around for them, I'm sure they're not far.

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[Cloud stumbles a little before straightening, sending Simon an irritated glance.]

Y'know, I'm not comfortable with the idea of you hunting around for him either, even if you beat him.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

[Simon lifts a brow at Cloud, one hand moving to rest on his hip. Well, maybe it was time to come clean. It wasn't boasting, anyway - just the simple truth.]

Papa, I broke Masamune. I don't think he'll be attacking anyone for a while.

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[Cloud's about to scoff at the idea before he stops himself short with a realization.

...Simon doesn't lie. He'd never lied, not once, in all the time Cloud had known him. A little shaken, Cloud sends Simon an incredulous gaze.]

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

[Simon blinks, then fidgets and averts his eyes, suddenly uncomfortable. Cloud looks so incredulous he can't bring himself to mention how easy it had been.]

Uh... er... yeah. I was going to fix it later, when he's sane...

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[...Cloud's actually not sure if he likes this development. Simon, that little boy, growing up to be a juggernaut? It wasn't the idea of Simon having power that worried him.

It was the idea of Simon needing it.

Cloud swallows, schooling his expression into something a little less goggle-eyed and a little more wary, and sends Simon a nod.]

...be careful. He's still dangerous.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

I know.

[Simon lifts his eyes and nods, determined now. He has people to protect again, a cause to fight for. That's where his greatest strength comes from. He looks at Cloud with the strength and experienced of someone well adjusted to war, and lifts his chin.]

I won't let anything happen - to me, or anyone else he wants to hurt. I promise.

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[A special spark of connection lit up at that moment, and Cloud's eyes met Simon's with a deep understanding, beyond words. This was his Simon, true, the boy he'd looked after and adopted for a few months, but this was also a man who understood pain, suffering, duty and strength. It was upsetting, on one level.

And on another, it made Cloud's chest swell with pride.]

Right. Come back safe.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

Always do.

[Simon grinned, giving Cloud the same cheery salute as before, then turning away and heading off down the hall to find the rest of their family. It was time for a real reunion.]