Rufus Shinra stands over Cloud, looking very worried

Cloud Strife is very thin... since he has trouble keeping his food down.... And doesn't sleep much either....

Rufus Shinra does not want to have been brought back for nothing. Runs his fingers through Cloud's hair

Cloud Strife opens his eyes slightly

Cloud Strife says, "I thought you were gone for good... *Thinks this is a dream*"

Rufus Shinra shakes his head

Rufus Shinra says, "Cloud, you don't look well"

Cloud Strife says, "Its hard for me. I'm fine though.... "

Rufus Shinra says, "No, you aren't, You look sick"

Rufus Shinra frowns, looking him over

Cloud Strife says, "I'm trying.... Really I am"

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm sorry I took so long, but ... I couldn't move it any faster"

Cloud Strife says, "?"

Cloud Strife is still thinking this is just a dream

Rufus Shinra sits down and moves Cloud gently onto his lap. Smiles down at him

Cloud Strife leans his head on Rufus' chest

Cloud Strife says, "I've always dreamed about you in the ancient city... this is a change of scenery"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "maybe that's because.... This isn't a dream"

Rufus Shinra kisses him

Cloud Strife says, "Don't tease me like that"

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm not"

Cloud Strife looks at Rufus

Cloud Strife says, "you are mean"

Rufus Shinra says, "Holy took it's time... having to reclaim me from all over the world. Cloud, you are not dreaming"

Cloud Strife says, "Pinch me then"

Rufus Shinra pinches him gently

Cloud Strife says, "... Gods...."

Cloud Strife hugs Rufus as tightly as he can... which isn't very Cuz he's weak

Cloud Strife says, "You're really back"

Rufus Shinra holds him

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "you need to get better"

Cloud Strife says, "They've tried to help me... here"

Rufus Shinra kisses him again, showing him how real he is

Cloud Strife says, "Rufus... I'm so glad you're back. I had just about given up"

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm glad Holy didn't take longer then"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm back, and not going any where"

Cloud Strife says, "No and I'm not going anywhere either"

Rufus Shinra says, "good"

Rufus Shinra kisses his cheek softly

Cloud Strife says, "What do we do now? ShinRa Corp... you're dead to them"

Rufus Shinra lifts him up in his arms, standing again

Cloud Strife says, "Gonna go back.... or just take a needed break?"

Cloud Strife is very very light

Rufus Shinra says, "well, do they think I'm still dead?"

Cloud Strife says, "You've been missing for a month.... unless you went there before you came here?"

Rufus Shinra carries him out of the room

Rufus Shinra says, "so, did they even know I was dead?"

Cloud Strife says, "Is it like you to wander off for long periods of time? I never told them"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "well, I can make up something. now, I'm going to get you well again"

Cloud Strife says, "True. I'm fine.. really"

Rufus Shinra kisses him deeply

Cloud Strife says, "I missed you so much"

Rufus Shinra says, "I missed you too. It was sad for me to die and leave you ..... I was only afraid to leave you"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm just hoping this isn't a wonderful dream.... or my dying fantasy....."

Rufus Shinra says, "You are alive. You are awake"

Cloud Strife reaches up weakly and strokes his fingers along Rufus' cheek

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "I will make you strong again"

Cloud Strife says, "Peace at last"

Rufus Shinra says, "In my arms .... forever"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Cloud Strife says, "Yes. Wanna get something to eat? I don't remember the last time....."

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra smiles down at him. lifts his head up and kisses him deeply. carries him off so they can eat

Cloud Strife smiles.. Knowing now that everything is going to be all right.