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[fairly]

Hey there, Luceti! Name's Zack. Just wanna toss in the usual mention to newcomers that the local bar, Good Spirits, is in the plaza, and it's pretty much always open if you're in need of a little something to take the edge off. We serve more than booze, so don't worry if you're underage. I run the place, along with Shizuo and the lovely ladies Buffy and Meryl. Feel free to stop by anytime!

[Filtered to Haruhi]

Just checking in to see if you've got the details for the Brave Vesperia job. Yuri's back, so he'll probably be taking over soon, but I figure I may as well handle this one first.


[AND WITH THAT DONE... Since Cloud's arrival, Zack has been giving some serious thought to his weaponry. With Cloud trying to stake his claim on the Buster sword, and Zack needing some way to break the tension, it's probably about time to make a peace offering. First things first, though- he heads over to the weapon shop to visit a blacksmith. After that, he'll head to Cloud's apartment, Buster sword in hand.

Feel free to bump into him wherever! Alternatively, use this as a mingling bar post. IT IS QUITE OPEN I SAY.]

Comments

[wingenvy]

Whoa, seriously? [He expected it to take a lot longer than that, actually. Sweet.] Awesome! Just let me know if you've got any questions about the design, and lemme know when it's done. ...Oh, and don't worry a thing about the weight! What matters most to me is the durability.

[The idea of getting First Tsurugi is seriously dampening the blow of losing the Buster sword. Sure, it's an important heirloom, and a familiar comrade to him by now, but... if it's meant to be passed on to Cloud, then maybe it's time. Getting on Cloud's good side - and perhaps, someday, becoming friends - is more important than the sword. ...But only a little.

...Heh. Thanks, Angeal.]

[markofthewise]

[Well he hasn't had a commission in awhile. So he has a lot of time to work on it. Still. It's going to be a ton of work. So...]

Thooough we haven't really talked about how you plan to make it up to me.

[wingenvy]

You want me to do something for you?

[So much for offering a service, man 8|a but hey, he's a fair guy. (Ha ha.) He'll bite.]

[markofthewise]

Don't give me that look! Come on, this is a ton of work! There might not be no money, but the 'everything is free' thing has its limits!

[wingenvy]

I wasn't protesting, I was just surprised, sheesh. So what do you want?

[markofthewise]

[Well. Okay. That's the hard part.]

... okay, so maybe I don't know right now. I just wanted to keep the option open.

[wingenvy]

Heh, I figured. If you think of anything, just let me know, okay? Seriously, I don't mind. It's a pretty big deal that you're making this thing.

[markofthewise]

I'll say. [Because this is his biggest project since the teleporter. Jeez.] Where did you even get the idea for this?

[wingenvy]

Remember Cloud? His sword was like this. Or... it will be, in the future. The Cloud that's here doesn't have it yet.

[markofthewise]

... you're lucky I've been here long enough for that to not be confusing. [Shaking his head. Jeez.] So this is a present, then?

[wingenvy]

Actually... this time it's for me. [He gives the sword at his back a little tap.] This one's for Cloud.

[markofthewise]

[... head tilt.] Okay, now you've lost me.

[wingenvy]

Sorry, it's- ...kinda complicated. He thinks this sword is his, but it's actually mine, and... yeah. I'd rather not start a big fight over a sword.

[markofthewise]

Right. I wouldn't want you two to have a big fight or anything. Clearly the special assembly sword is the best way to resolve this.

[wingenvy]

...Well when the alternative is him hating me and calling me a thief, yeah.

[markofthewise]

... right. So, before you two ever met, huh?

[wingenvy]

[......]

Like I said- it's complicated.

[markofthewise]

[... welp. Sokka isn't that curious anyway.]

Have it your way. I'll call you in once I've made some progress.

[wingenvy]

Great! Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.

[markofthewise]

Yeah, yeah. [Dismissive handwave.] So is there anything else?

[wingenvy]

Nope, that's it. Oh- actually, I might swipe a spare sword from the shop, if you don't mind. Just till the commission's done. First I've gotta make a delivery, though.

[markofthewise]

Sure. By all means, swipe away. Those ridiculously big swords in the corner never get any use anyway. [WONDER WHY.]

[wingenvy]

Thanks, I appreciate all this. [He waves and turns to head out. Even with the doomsday delivery coming up, he is kind of excited about the new sword. Hopefully the two will cancel each other out.]