Cloud Strife Chews on his fingernails

Rufus Shinra looks at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "Im running out of fingernails..."

Rufus Shinra says, "Why are you chewing on them?"

Cloud Strife says, "Bad bad bad HABIT"

Rufus Shinra nods

Cloud Strife continues to nibble on his nails.... Oblivious to Rufus for the time being

Cloud Strife says, "How long do you suppose we've been in here?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I don't know ... a day maybe"

Cloud Strife says, "Feels longer than that"

Rufus Shinra sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "there is no way to gauge time like this"

Cloud Strife says, "Nope"

Rufus Shinra looks over at Cloud

Cloud Strife is somewhat spaced out. Sighs weakly

Rufus Shinra says, "you ok?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah... just... I don't take well to captivity...."

Rufus Shinra nods. Sighs too

Rufus Shinra says, "I've been a captive since I was born and I still hate it"

Cloud Strife looks around the room

Cloud Strife says, "You sure I can't just break out of here?"

Rufus Shinra nods

------- After the President comes and goes---------------

Rufus Shinra there is food on the 'bed'

Cloud Strife looks at the food and doesn't think he can eat after what happened to him

Cloud Strife doesn't look up

Rufus Shinra is dressed again

Cloud Strife says, "He managed to overpower me..."

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah...."

Cloud Strife shudders convulsively

Rufus Shinra the way his face looks, it seems he had the same treatment while Cloud was out cold

Cloud Strife says, "I'll tear out his throat"

Rufus Shinra says, "sounds like a good idea..."

Cloud Strife says, "Defiled.... "

Rufus Shinra nods and looks down at the ground

Cloud Strife says, "he did the same to you?"

Rufus Shinra nods slowly and closes his eyes

Cloud Strife says, "Help me get out of here"

Rufus Shinra says, "I will...."

Cloud Strife shivers

Cloud Strife says, "Where are my clothes?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I do not know"

Cloud Strife says, "Think you can get me something to wear?"

Rufus Shinra nods

Cloud Strife looks at the food

Cloud Strife says, "How can I be expected to eat after that...."

Rufus Shinra says, "I think that's the point. I rarely eat"

Cloud Strife sighs

Cloud Strife says, "You think they prepared you for everything in boot camp...."

Rufus Shinra says, "I can handle anything because of what I have been through"

Cloud Strife says, "I thought I could...."

Cloud Strife says, "He comes in here again... he's gonna have to use tranqs on me... now way am I letting him touch me again"

Rufus Shinra says, "he probably will ... He used to drag me everywhere. That's why my mother still has no clue..."

Cloud Strife says, "Please... don't let there be a next time... get me out of here!"

Cloud Strife is the closest to begging he's ever been since he was really little

Rufus Shinra sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "You have no idea how many times that has gone through my head"

Rufus Shinra breathes heavily, his mind going back

Cloud Strife says, "Look... just show me how to get out... leave the door unlocked or something... I'll get out on my own if I have to"

Rufus Shinra says, "He will know that I let you out"

Cloud Strife says, "Then I'll get out myself"

Rufus Shinra says, "I didn't say I wouldn't help..."

Cloud Strife says, "Just get me some clothes and my sword"

Cloud Strife slips off the bed and goes to Rufus

Rufus Shinra leans his head against the wall. Sighs softly, his eyes closed

Cloud Strife looks at Rufus

Rufus Shinra looks very grim

Cloud Strife says, "Look... Im getting out of here... soon... I don't care if I have to get out of here naked... and defenseless... Im not staying. You have to do something to help... or I suppose our time together meant nothing"

Rufus Shinra says, "Don't listen to what he said ... It did not mean nothing"

Cloud Strife says, "Testing the goods..."

Rufus Shinra says, "He makes me feel less then nothing ... when he says things like that"

Cloud Strife says, "How do you think it made me feel?"

Rufus Shinra says, "probably the same"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't care what I have to do... get me out!"

Rufus Shinra says, "you sound like me. I didn't like where I was stuck... where I am stuck..."

Cloud Strife says, "Fine then... give me your coat... Im getting out now"

Rufus Shinra says, "It will never work. The guards will get you as soon as you try to leave"

Cloud Strife says, "Then let them kill me ... anything is better"

Rufus Shinra looks down at the ground again

Cloud Strife growls and stands up... then rams his fist into a wall

Rufus Shinra says, "Cloud, do you really want to die?"

Cloud Strife says, "Anything is better than this"

Rufus Shinra says, "I know"

Cloud Strife says, "How have you survived?"

Cloud Strife begins pacing

Rufus Shinra says, "Thinking about killing him ... every day ... when I did target practice. I got good by picturing him as the target"

Cloud Strife says, "Im not going to let him.... Touch me again"

Cloud Strife grabs Rufus by the collar in one swift motion

Cloud Strife says, "Get me out"

Rufus Shinra just looks at him

Cloud Strife growls and lets go

Cloud Strife says, "Lets see... air ducts... service passageways.... Anything"

Rufus Shinra sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "nothing of the right size. The only way out is into his office.... And he's in there right now"

Cloud Strife says, "I'll kill him. Like he will have time to react"

Rufus Shinra says, "He might, you are still weak. You have yet to eat after all"

Cloud Strife says, "Im a soldier"

Rufus Shinra says, "I know"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Cloud Strife says, "I can take it "

Rufus Shinra nods

Cloud Strife says, "But not what he did to me. Just get me a weapon. Anything..."

Rufus Shinra says, "I still can't take it...."

Cloud Strife says, "And some clothes..."

Rufus Shinra says, "and I've known it my whole life"

Cloud Strife looks around. Paces... muttering to himself

Rufus Shinra watches him

Cloud Strife says, "Let me out!"

Rufus Shinra stands up

Cloud Strife says, "please?"

Rufus Shinra looks down

Cloud Strife says, "Look... I've grown quite attached to you... in however long we were together...."

Rufus Shinra nods

Cloud Strife says, "Heck I may have even fallen for you...."

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm, that's something I'd never thought I'd hear..."

Cloud Strife puts his arms around Rufus, and draws him close

Cloud Strife says, "Perhaps I should stick around... to keep you company"

Rufus Shinra holds Cloud, his clothing brushing Cloud's naked body

Cloud Strife says, "At least until you are shipped back to Junon. Then Im out of here..."

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... Dark Nation's been my only real company"

Rufus Shinra nods

Cloud Strife strokes his fingers along Rufus' face

Cloud Strife says, "Before you are sent away... give me what I need to get out... "

Rufus Shinra smiles slightly... which is odd again because it's obvious he never smiles. Nods

Cloud Strife kisses Rufus

Cloud Strife says, "Thank you"

Rufus Shinra kisses him back

Rufus Shinra says, "welcome"

Cloud Strife stands there pressed tightly against Rufus... his emotions rather screwed up at the moment

Rufus Shinra holds him tightly

Cloud Strife says, "Gods... here I am wanting to cry... I didn't even cry when my town was burnt"

Rufus Shinra says, "It's ok"

Cloud Strife says, "I can't cry... if he's watching he'd probably enjoy it"

Rufus Shinra says, "I haven't cried since I was 5"

Cloud Strife looks at Rufus

Rufus Shinra looks back

Cloud Strife looks into his eyes for a long time... as if searching for something

Rufus Shinra his spirit looks rather crushed and desolate ... very little hope in there ... mostly just emotionless

Cloud Strife leans into Rufus... wanting to bleed his heart out to the guy... but unsure if he would even care

Rufus Shinra holds Cloud and rubs his back

Cloud Strife feels somewhat comforted... since he knows Rufus has probably been there and done it all

Rufus Shinra his heart seems like a barren waste land. The pain and everything else took away his heart

Cloud Strife says, "please just hold me like this.... It's a little comfort... and I need some... "

Rufus Shinra says, "all right"

Rufus Shinra holds him

Cloud Strife lets himself cry... thinking he must look stupid but... then again what else can he do?

Rufus Shinra rubs his back gently. Closes his eyes, feeling cloud's tears fall on his own cheek

Cloud Strife sobs softly... muttering about how stupid he feels

Rufus Shinra just keeps rubbing his back

Cloud Strife stands there until he stops crying then looks at Rufus questioningly

Cloud Strife says, "How do you feel about me?"

Rufus Shinra looks back

Rufus Shinra says, "I do not know ... It is hard to know ones feelings without a real point of reference. I know that I want to help you... and I've never wanted to help anyone before

Cloud Strife says, "That makes me feel better... but what about you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "what do you mean?"

Cloud Strife says, "Im gonna skip town and be safe... you'll still be stuck here"

Rufus Shinra says, "I know"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't know if I should do that. So you think the bastard just brought you here to see his new toy?"

Rufus Shinra says, "He might have..."

Cloud Strife says, "Im not just.... What he said to you am I?"

Rufus Shinra shakes his head

Rufus Shinra says, "no..."

Cloud Strife says, "good"

Rufus Shinra kisses his cheek

Cloud Strife says, "I much prefer being with you ... I don't even want to think of what he did...."

Rufus Shinra says, "That's why I live in the present... and try to ignore the past"

Cloud Strife says, "I try to do that too... but there's some things you just can't ignore"

Rufus Shinra says, "I know. It is hard to forget"

Cloud Strife says, "You... on the other hand I don't want to forget"

Rufus Shinra says, "Thank you. I will not forget you either"

Cloud Strife nuzzles at Rufus' neck

Rufus Shinra rubs down his back and kisses his ear

Cloud Strife says, "Well... I suppose at least we have each other"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra moves his hand to Cloud's face

Cloud Strife says, "Im sorry I cried... I must have looked stupid"

Rufus Shinra says, "It's ok. I've not cried since I was 5 as I already told you"

Cloud Strife says, "It must not phase you anymore... but... you at least you don't enjoy it"

Rufus Shinra places his hand to his cheek

Cloud Strife says, "I feel so helpless.... Never before have I felt this way!"

Rufus Shinra puts his thumb under Cloud's chin. Lifts his lips to his. Kisses him passionately

Cloud Strife returns the kiss avidly, enjoying the feel of Rufus' lips plundering his own

Rufus Shinra raps his arm back around Cloud, still ravishing his lips and mouth

Cloud Strife enjoys the feel of Rufus' clothing against his bare skin... but wishes they were both unclothed

Rufus Shinra moves his arms back a second and unbuttons his coat, letting it slide to the floor. Raps his arms back around Cloud

Cloud Strife slips his hands up inside of Rufus's shirt, and caresses him lovingly

Rufus Shinra tingles with pleasure, shuttering with it

Rufus Shinra says, "mmm"

Cloud Strife says, "feels good doesn't it"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "how bout we sit down? Or lie down for that matter..."

Rufus Shinra says, "all right"

Rufus Shinra lies down on the floor. Slips his shirt off

Cloud Strife lies down beside Rufus and presses himself against him...

Rufus Shinra kisses cloud deeply again, savoring the taste of his mouth

Cloud Strife wishes Rufus was the only one... but cant help but to have flashbacks of what the Prez did to him. Shudders

Rufus Shinra runs his hand down Cloud's side. Kisses his lips once more

Cloud Strife snuggles against Rufus... somewhat afraid for the first time in a long time

Rufus Shinra puts his arm around him, wanting him to feel safe. Holds him close

Cloud Strife buries his head in Rufus' chest.... And has to keep from crying

Rufus Shinra wants to comfort him. Strokes the fingers of his other hand through Cloud's hair

Cloud Strife says, "I don't know how much of this I can take... Im supposed to be a solider and here I am weeping... "

Rufus Shinra says, "having been in SOLDIER does not mean you can handle this"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah but Im supposed to be strong... mentally and physically. I look like a big baby right about now..."

Rufus Shinra kisses his forehead. Strokes his side gently

Cloud Strife relaxes in Rufus' arms... glad that there is at least a respite

Rufus Shinra continues to hold him and kisses his cheek

Rufus Shinra says, "one day ... I'll be in charge... and he'll be dead"

Cloud Strife says, "I'll probably be long gone by then"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes, but, you'll be safe I hope"

Cloud Strife says, "And you'll have found someone nice... and I'll be god knows where. God knows where sounds nice right about now though"

Rufus Shinra says, "I doubt I can find someone nice. Well, you're nice"

Cloud Strife says, "You aren't that bad looking... sure you seem kinda... emotionless..."

Rufus Shinra says, "not my fault..."

Cloud Strife says, "I think you can be healed... if you want it"

Rufus Shinra sighs and kisses him gently again

Cloud Strife says, "Do you want to be healed

Rufus Shinra says, "healed?"

Cloud Strife says, "You seem a bit empty inside"

Rufus Shinra says, "do you blame me?"

Cloud Strife says, "Not at all. It tore at my soul when he did what he did"

Cloud Strife shudders

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "I can't imagine what yours is like"

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm not sure myself"

Cloud Strife says, "Well at least you haven't completely slipped"

Rufus Shinra kisses him

Rufus Shinra says, "One day he will pay"

Cloud Strife says, "Yes.... I'll see to it myself if you like"

Rufus Shinra says, "no... I will. You'll see, hoping you are alive"

Cloud Strife says, "I will be... it takes a lot to even KO cloud strife... aside from massive doses of tranquilizer"

Rufus Shinra says, "heh heh"

Cloud Strife says, "That does tend to take anyone down. Hmm. Get me some Tranqs? We can play his own game...."

Rufus Shinra says, "I'll find some"

Cloud Strife says, "Might give me some time to get away if I KO him"

Rufus Shinra roles onto his back, taking Cloud with him. Kisses him deeply and for a long time

Cloud Strife says, "I think I may be in love"

Rufus Shinra smiles a little and holds Cloud to him. Whispers in his ear

Rufus Shinra says, "I'll get you out of here.... Do not worry...."

Cloud Strife kisses Rufus and smiles hopefully

Rufus Shinra kisses Cloud's cheek

Rufus Shinra says, "It will be a while before he leaves"

Cloud Strife says, "Im safe in your arms for now"

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "That's good"

Cloud Strife says, "but what about you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "ME? I can't get away.... "

Rufus Shinra sigh

Rufus Shinra says, "the only thing I can do is to think about killing him"

Cloud Strife says, "You live on that one thought don't you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah"

Rufus Shinra leans his head onto him

Cloud Strife says, "it's not the best to live on...but what can you do?"

Rufus Shinra says, "That's all"

Rufus Shinra holds him till the Prez goes home, then gets up

Cloud Strife falls asleep feeling quite pitiful

Rufus Shinra walks out for a few minutes. Comes back with Cloud's clothing. Slips back on his shirt and coat

Cloud Strife wakes back up due to the movement he can feel

Cloud Strife says, "Eh?"

Rufus Shinra hands Cloud his clothing

Cloud Strife slips back into his clothes...

Cloud Strife says, "Well that's one thing... I feel much better... "

Rufus Shinra says, "yes, now, follow me"

Rufus Shinra leads him out of the room into the empty office of the Prez

Cloud Strife looks around

Rufus Shinra heads over to the roof

Cloud Strife follows

Cloud Strife says, "Isn't this gonna look like you let me loose?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Cloud Strife says, "Why put yourself in danger for me?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I don't know"

Cloud Strife smiles

Cloud Strife says, "I will owe you one"

Rufus Shinra nods

Rufus Shinra says, "yes, remember that"

Rufus Shinra looks at his Helicopter

Rufus Shinra says, "I'll fly you outside the city"

Rufus Shinra walks to his chopper

Cloud Strife follows

Cloud Strife says, "I'll have a nice head start"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah"

Cloud Strife says, "got any Gil so I can pick up a weapon?"

Rufus Shinra climbs in and takes out a pouch

Rufus Shinra says, "here, I don't really need it"

Cloud Strife says, "Or would you have happened to locate my sword?"

Rufus Shinra hands it to him

Cloud Strife climbs into the chopper

Rufus Shinra primes the engine

Cloud Strife ties the pouch to a belt loop

Rufus Shinra says, "Be careful Cloud"

Rufus Shinra starts the chopper up. Flies it out of Midgar. Lands it on the overlook. Shuts it down and climbs out

Cloud Strife climbs out as well

Cloud Strife says, "Wonder where to go..."

Cloud Strife looks at Rufus

Rufus Shinra looks back

Cloud Strife puts his arms around Rufus and hugs him tightly

Rufus Shinra hugs Cloud tightly as well

Cloud Strife says, "Thank you... I won't ever forget you... "

Rufus Shinra says, "nor I you..."

Cloud Strife says, "Take care... and just hold on to that thought about killing da Prez"

Rufus Shinra kisses him passionately as he lets go of him

Rufus Shinra says, "I will"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't like to say goodbye...."

Rufus Shinra nods

Rufus Shinra says, "all right then"

Cloud Strife says, "Be safe Rufus...we will meet again"

Rufus Shinra says, "Take good care of yourself. I will be pleased if we do"

Cloud Strife says, "Let's hope the circumstances are good ones"

Rufus Shinra nods and climbs back into his chopper

Rufus Shinra says, "Time for me to get back. Safe trip"

Cloud Strife nods

Cloud Strife says, "Thanks"

Rufus Shinra says, "welcome"

Cloud Strife waves and begins to walk... so Rufus won't see the sad look on his face

Rufus Shinra starts it up and flies back to Midgar

Cloud Strife picks a direction and starts walking... sure he will run into a town sooner or later