001 (text, then video)

[electroburst]

we're playing two truths and a lie. if you've never played, it's a game where you say three things: two that are true, one that isn't, and everyone tries to guess which one's the lie.

if you wanna go hard mode, do it with the camera on.

[ the "camera" comes on a moment later to Reno's grinning face. ]

I'll go first!

One: I've got a license for just about anything that flies, and I'm a certified flight instructor.
Two: I've had the same job since I was twenty-two.
Three: I don't have a favorite color.

[ His poker face is immaculate; there are no tells, just his smirk and his unflinching eye contact with the camera. Good luck with your guess. ]


( this is an open post, so feel free to threadjack and play this silly game amongst yourselves. i only provide drunken party entertainment here apparently. )

Comments

[mercedis]

Oh, that's who they're from... I wondered.

I do...I mean. I...Well. It's not important, anyway. They're very pretty, those flowers.

[inemeraldfaith]

I wasn't expecting them, so it was a nice surprise. I'm not sure what I did to get them either, but I won't turn them down either.

Could it be that you wanted them? I asked Mizuki if I could share them with you. She did say that I had to make you earn them, though.

[mercedis]

No, nothing like that. It's... I was going to... get you some.

Not the cut kind. The...dirt...kind. Whatever, bulbs or whatever.

Mizuki seems to be really fond of you. She talked about you to me a bit.

[inemeraldfaith]

You were going to get me flowers...? [Excuse her. She's delighted.] Bulbs would be perfect.

And... Oh. Did she now? I like her a lot, too. She kind of feels like... a sister? Sort of? I want to protect her. But maybe I just want to protect everyone I care about.

[mercedis]

A sister... Got it. I kind of had a different feeling. ( there's some humor in his voice. ) Like... 'what are your intentions with my Aerith' kind of...feeling.

( there's something that sounds distinctly like a laughing huff of breath. )

Anyway. I'll let you know once I have your bulbs. I've seen some flowers out in the forest that are interesting.

[inemeraldfaith]

[There's a pause for some moments and Aerith starts laughing. He's probably teasing her. Although...]

Ohhh, maybe she's very protective of me? That could be. I can't put my finger on it, but I think she went through something very serious. I think she takes her bonds with people just as serious. Guess you better treat me real well. She could beat you up.

[Probably. Although maybe she wouldn't. It seems they're friends.]

I would love that. Will you help me plant them? I've been wanting to plant some. Kind of like the church. In a place where they won't be disturbed.

[mercedis]

Yeah, I think 'protective' is putting it lightly... I'm glad, though. She seems like a good kid. ( a soft breath, like he's about to say something else and changes his mind-- ) ...Promise I won't give her a reason to beat me up.

Somewhere they won't be disturbed... Hmm. I feel like we can find a place like that. It shouldn't be too hard, anyway.

[inemeraldfaith]

[Aerith listens closely. For what that might be, she isn't sure. But it sounds like...]

Let's find a place together. I'd like that a lot, Cloud. You haven't gotten them for me yet, but I'll thank you anyway. It's nice that you're thinking of me.