[Voice]

[fairly]

Man, why does she have to be gone when things get exciting...?

[Bleh. Zack's feeling bummed and alone while Aerith's kidnapped, so~ distractions go.]

So what kind of cool stuff did you guys get from the Malnosso? Anybody get a working cell phone? Can't find a signal anywhere.

[Locked from the usual bad guys]

Okay, the real reason for this is that... well, Cloud and I were talking, and something came up that we think should be dealt with before another fight outside the barrier starts up. I don't know why the Malnosso wants to send kids over there, but I think it's important that we organize some kind of defense for 'em if it happens again. If some of you hero-types agree to buddy up with the kids that get sent over, they'd be safer, right? They'd at least have someone watching their backs.

I know some of you younger guys probably think you're strong and can handle anything, and that's fine, but... well, I don't really think it's right for kids to be killing people, and I don't want to see any of you die, either.

Comments

[wingenvy]

[You'd make friends better if you stopped picking fights, punk :|]

So what's your name, anyway?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

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Jay. And you?

[wingenvy]

Zack!

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

...!!

[No need to shout.]

...Pleased to make your acquaintance...

[wingenvy]

[Welcome to the Land of the Loud.]

Likewise. So basically you need more friends, right?

[wingenvy]

Thanks for the offer! Can I get your name?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

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Um...

[brb, thinking about it...]

And if I do?

[wingenvy]

Well, I'd say it's your lucky day! I happen to be the leading expert on making friends.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Is that so?

[wingenvy]

You look doubtful.

[wingenvy]

Zack Fair! It's a pleasure to meet you!

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Well, of course. He doesn't know you, and you're like, way too forward.]

So what's your idea, Mr. "Expert?"

[wingenvy]

First of all, you have to be more friendly with people! Can't make friends without being friendly. Try smiling! And introducing yourself, too.

[wingenvy]

I just hate seeings kids in danger. I'm sure they'd feel better about being forced to go over there if they had someone to look after them.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Come on, he knows how to be friendly and smile. He just needs to filter out the stupid people. After all, he doesn't need another Moses.]

Please. It can't be that simple.

[wingenvy]

Why not? It worked with me, didn't it?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

You tell me.

You never know if these people will stab you in the back.

[chaincutter]

[Oh no, is it small talk time? Right. He can totally do this. ...But he will keep his comments about the trustworthiness (or lack thereof) of his memories to himself.]

Well enough.

[wingenvy]

Hmm... but that's pretty uncommon, for the most part. And hey, even if it happens once or twice, is that really enough to make a person not want any friends at all?

[wingenvy]

[Sig, you're talking to Zack now. You are trapped on the hook of conversation until you're released back into your antisocial sea. Just ask Cloud.]

Good to hear! Though it's kind of surprising to have all you guys back at the same time.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

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No... but...

[He just doesn't want it to happen again...]

[wingenvy]

[Yeah, he's getting that "wounded" vibe already.]

It's never easy to take that first step. But there are a lot of really great people in the universe, and if you let one or two bad experiences get you down, you're going to miss out on a lot of fun.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[There's a long silence here.]

...I'm...

Zack...where do I start?

[wingenvy]

Start off with what you know! Tell me about yourself.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

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[That's not exactly a subject he enjoys talking about...]

...What do you want to know about me?