Aeris Gainsborough giggles

Cloud Strife says, "I risked myself to save a bunch of ingrates!"

Tseng puts his arms around Aeris, ready to protect her at all costs

Aeris Gainsborough smiles, liking to be in Tseng's arms

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh Cloud, be nice"

Cloud Strife glares at Aeris... having cracked somewhat

Tseng says, "Negative feelings don't get anyone anywhere, Cloud"

Aeris Gainsborough blinks at Cloud and sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "First Tifa doesn't trust me ... now Cloud looks at me like that"

Cloud Strife says, "I want to go home... even a shack in Costa is better than this...."

Aeris Gainsborough leans her head into Tseng

Cloud Strife puts his head in his hands and falls silent... rocking slightly

Tseng says, "Schizophrenia...a bad case of it too"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what Tseng?"

Tseng says, "Never mind."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "please, explain"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Cloud... do you want to see Reno?"

Cloud Strife brightens up a bit at the name

Cloud Strife says, "yes"

Aeris Gainsborough nods and looks at Tseng

Aeris Gainsborough says, "wait right here"

Aeris Gainsborough runs off

Tifa Lockheart meanders over and nods to Cloud and Tseng

Tifa Lockheart says, "How come I gotta work? And you guys are all siting around?"

Tseng says, "I ain't working."

Aeris Gainsborough comes back lugging Reno

Reno looks pale

Tseng says, "Reno?"

Reno says, "uhh... hey Tseng"

Reno sees Cloud

Reno says, "Cloud! Hey!"

Reno stumbles away from Aeris. Sits down next to him

Cloud Strife says, "Reno you don't look too good"

Reno says, "yeah... I need booze"

Tseng says, "Reno ain't looking too good"

Cloud Strife hugs Reno

Reno drops his head on the table. Hugs Cloud back

Cloud Strife says, "I know... I've tried... that bastard isn't giving in"

Tseng rummages around in his pockets, finds a metal flask of highly concentrated whiskey

Aeris Gainsborough says, "um, hi Tifa"

Tseng says, "Here Reno"

Reno sees it. Snatches it from his hands

Tifa Lockheart gives Aeris a blank stare

Reno says, "AHHHH, BOOZE!"

Cloud Strife says, "Reno take it easy on that "

Reno opens it and nearly inhales the flask

Cloud Strife says, "You gotta make it last... *sighs*"

Tseng says, "700% Alcohol.... Very quick working"

Reno tosses the flask back to Tseng

Reno says, "ahhhh"

Tseng catches it

Cloud Strife says, "Reno... I hate myself now...."

Tseng says, "He's drunk..."

Tseng walks back to Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough hugs Tseng, wishing Tifa would say something

Tifa Lockheart looks at Cloud and Reno and sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "They get to sit around too..."

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "I don't"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Me... I'm dragging rocks around..."

Yuffie Kisaragi drops at Tifa's feet

Tifa Lockheart reaches a hand down to help Yuffie up

Yuffie Kisaragi grabs the hand

Tifa Lockheart pulls Yuffie to her feet

Tifa Lockheart says, "You okay?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "no"

Yuffie Kisaragi leans on Tifa

Reno leans his head on Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "How are you feeling now Reno?"

Reno says, "mmmmmm"

Reno grins

Cloud Strife says, "Sounds like you're okay for a while then"

Reno says, "mmmmm"

Aeris Gainsborough leans on Tseng, looking sadly at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "Stop giving me that look you traitor"

Tseng says, "Don't feel so hated, Aeris, Life can get better over time"

Aeris Gainsborough buries her face into Tseng's chest. Cries

Tseng holds her close

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "ug, Really?"

Tseng says, "Traitor?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "hey, what's with you any way?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "She knows what Rufus is doing and wont tell anyone"

Rufus Shinra walks off out of sight

Cloud Strife puts his arm around Reno.... Not sure how long he will be able to keep him

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how does that make me a traitor?"

Reno leans on Cloud

Tifa Lockheart says, "You seem to agree with what he's doing. And said you want to stay...."

Aeris Gainsborough buries her face back into Tseng's chest

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "yeah, hey..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Plus you're not doing any damned work"

Tseng holds her tight

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "you're right!"

Tseng says, "I ain't doing work either...Got a problem with it?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "She should have to clean the damn Chocobo pen for a while!"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah... I gotta problem. You ... Cloud... Reno.... You haven't done shit..."

Aeris Gainsborough shakes her head, but keeps her face buried in Tseng's chest

Tifa Lockheart says, "I gotta lug rocks around in the sweltering sun"

Reno drops his head down on the bench, passing out

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "wow, a Turk passing out. How cute. Myhaa haa haa"

Cloud Strife ruffles Reno's hair... and hopes he'll be alright

Tseng keeps Aeris close

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yuffie are you getting enough to eat?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "eat? Did we get fed yet and I missed it?"

Cloud Strife says, "Do you know what I've had to do Tifa? Cuz of my short temper? I have to sleep with Rufus now so I can see Reno..."

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "ewwww Cloud"

Tseng says, "I say we all fight against this shit..."

Cloud Strife says, "Fight how? The guy's too strong... you see how he just tossed me aside?"

Tseng says, "I can fight"

Cloud Strife says, "Next time I attack him... he's gonna kill me.... And Reno..."

Tseng pulls a hidden very small 6 shot 9mm from his boot

Tseng says, "It's not much..."

Aeris Gainsborough lifts her head up

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Tseng... he'll kill you. Please... don't try it"

Tseng says, "Who says I have to go after him..."

Yuffie Kisaragi sits down at the table

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Don't kill yourself either"

Tseng hides the gun again

Tseng says, "Wasn't planning it"

Tifa Lockheart stunned

Reno says, "zzzzzz"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud has to sleep with Rufus? Poor Cloud!"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "ewwww, don't talk about that"

Yuffie Kisaragi looks at Tifa

Tseng continues to hold Aeris

Tseng says, "I guess were stuck here"

Aeris Gainsborough leans on Tseng

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "did you get fed?"

Tseng says, "Who me?"

Yuffie Kisaragi is talking to Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "Not yet"

Rufus Shinra walks back into view

Yuffie Kisaragi thinks

Tifa Lockheart says, "Has anyone been fed?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "we've been here for a day"

Tseng says, "I'm not hungry."

Cloud Strife looks at the sleeping Reno

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Reno says, "zzzzzz"

Cloud Strife says, "I haven't been fed... I don't know bout sleeping beauty here though"

Aeris Gainsborough bites her lip

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I have..."

Tseng looks at her

Aeris Gainsborough hides her face and pulls away from Tseng

Tifa Lockheart says, "Of course you have"

Aeris Gainsborough starts to head off

Tseng says, "Aeris..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Two little Cetra... cant let your own people starve... just use those inferior to it"

Aeris Gainsborough slumps under a tree

Tseng goes to find Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough puts her face in her hands and sobs

Tifa Lockheart says, "...."

Rufus Shinra looks around

Cloud Strife says, "Yuffie... is it hard work? Perhaps I can help you and Tifa...."

Tseng sits down next to her and lays a hand on her shoulder

Cloud Strife says, "He hasn't told me to do anything yet"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "I'm working on Chocobos ... cleaning... feeding... other such things"

Reno says, "zzzzzz"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... Got any Gold Chocobos Yuffie?"

Aeris Gainsborough is still crying

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Everything there"

Cloud Strife says, "How many?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "a bunch, but they are not tame"

Yuffie Kisaragi shows off a few bite marks

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hmm...."

Reno wakes up

Reno says, "ahh, I feel better"

Cloud Strife smiles at Reno

Cloud Strife says, "I'm sorry... about all this"

Reno says, "it's ok"

Cloud Strife says, "Do you know what I had to do... to spend time with you?"

Reno says, "..."

Reno has the feeling, and it shows in his eyes

Cloud Strife says, "Reno I'm sorry...."

Reno leans his head on Cloud's shoulder

Cloud Strife says, "If I wasn't such a hot head..."

Rufus Shinra talks to the planet for a while

Aeris Gainsborough is still crying

Cloud Strife says, "Reno are they taking care of you?"

Reno says, "yeah, I guess"

Cloud Strife says, "Have you gotten anything to eat?"

Reno says, "not yet... you?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Man, I'm hungry"

Cloud Strife says, "Nope"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "I could eat one of those Chocobos...."

Reno says, "has anyone?"

Cloud Strife says, "Although... the other guys.... Say that when you... *sighs* you get taken better care of...."

Reno sighs

Cloud Strife says, "Maybe I should just kill myself... you think he'd be all against that? I mean... I wouldn't be running away"

Reno blinks at Cloud

Reno says, "why?"

Cloud Strife says, "Cuz then I wouldn't have to worry about you... I know I'm gonna go off again.... And we're both gonna get killed"

Reno closes his eyes and looks down

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Aww Cloud, don't talk like that. I mean, you didn't when we went up against Sephiroth. How tough could this nutcase be?"

Cloud Strife says, "This guy is much stronger..."

Yuffie Kisaragi's eyes widen and her jaw drops

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "WHAT? How in the hell?"

Reno sighs

Cloud Strife says, "don't know"

Aeris Gainsborough feels very out of place. Stands up and wipes her eyes

Cloud Strife looks at Reno

Reno looks back

Cloud Strife says, "I hate myself"

Reno says, "Why?"

Aeris Gainsborough walks over to where Rufus is standing

Cloud Strife says, "Cuz of what I have to do... and how I feel when he does it..."

Reno says, "..."

Rufus Shinra turns to look at Aeris. Just nods, not even opening his mouth

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Cloud Strife says, "I'll stop. Cuz you probably wont want to see me anymore... "

Reno says, "Why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "..."

Rufus Shinra puts a hand on her shoulder and shakes his head

Cloud Strife says, "..."

Aeris Gainsborough sniffs. Looks back up at him. Nods

Rufus Shinra takes his hand away and turns back to the pit

Aeris Gainsborough walks away from Rufus

Yuffie Kisaragi gives Aeris an odd look

Tifa Lockheart snorts

Tifa Lockheart says, "Look at them"

Yuffie Kisaragi turns back to Tifa

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "that was strange"

Reno looks at Cloud

Cloud Strife looks away from Reno.... Unable to meet his gaze because he is ashamed of himself

Reno gently turns his face back to his

Reno says, "please... talk to me Cloud"

Cloud Strife says, "Reno... I've betrayed you"

Reno says, "..."

Cloud Strife hangs his head

Tifa Lockheart grumbles about Aeris

Reno says, "Please talk to me Cloud..."

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Tifa, Don't you think that was odd?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Must think you're all high and mighty... little Cetra witch... let the lower life forms slave in the sun..."

Rufus Shinra folds his arms

Cloud Strife says, "Reno what can I say?"

Aeris Gainsborough walks far away from the others

Reno says, "Anything"

Cloud Strife says, "Reno how do you feel about me?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "They didn't even say anything"

Reno says, "I'm not sure"

Cloud Strife says, "Well... how does my having to sleep with him make you feel?"

Reno says, "...."

Reno looks down

Reno says, "It makes me upset... but... what would he do if you didn't?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Did you notice that Tifa?"

Cloud Strife says, "I wouldn't be able to see you... and he might hurt you...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah"

Reno nods

Tifa Lockheart says, "They probably used their superior minds... to communicate"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I bet you we're nothing but beasts of burden to them"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "That's sick"

Cloud Strife sighs

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "Do you hear that Cloud?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah"

Aeris Gainsborough goes and sits under a tree. Still looks sad

Cloud Strife says, "I think she's right... Aeris has been acting different"

Reno says, "Yeah... fill us in Tifa"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Aeris knows what's going on"

Rufus Shinra walks from his normal place and goes to Aeris

Tifa Lockheart says, "But says we're not able to understand. Makes me feel like Im some lower life form"

Yuffie Kisaragi scratches her head

Aeris Gainsborough looks up at Rufus, then back down again

Rufus Shinra cocks his head to one side

Cloud Strife says, "He makes me feel like a lower life form... using me for Sex... practically blackmailing me... into it"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "ewwww"

Reno sighs

Cloud Strife says, "Its like Im a lab rat... when I perform well I get some cheese..."

Reno leans his head on Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough sobs into her hands

Tifa Lockheart says, "My point exactly"

Rufus Shinra sits down next to Aeris

Reno says, "some one tell me what's going on"

Rufus Shinra looks at her with his single eye glowing

Cloud Strife says, "Those guys... the other ones that get rewarded for Sexual favors... its like they are brainwashed.... They seem happy"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "ewwww, maybe they are"

Aeris Gainsborough looks up at Rufus

Cloud Strife says, "The one guy even said... that even though he wasn't attracted to men.... He didn't mind it with Rufus"

Aeris Gainsborough closes her eyes

Reno says, "damn... and we thought his old man was bad.... "

Reno sighs

Cloud Strife says, "And they looked at me like I was nuts when I said I hated myself..."

Reno says, "one little known ShinRa fact that really only the Turks knew"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "huh?"

Reno says, "Old Man ShinRa... basically got anyone he wanted to do things for him.... None of them liked it though ... well, I'm sure some of them must have but ... *shutters* I know I wouldn't have"

Aeris Gainsborough leans her head on Rufus, still crying

Rufus Shinra pats her back

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hrmph... Just as I suspected"

Yuffie Kisaragi blinks at Reno

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't know about you guys... but Im gettin outta here..."

Yuffie Kisaragi looks at Tifa

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "um...."

Cloud Strife says, "like father like son"

Reno says, "well, Rufus only goes for guys as it seems"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Lucky me"

Rufus Shinra stands up again

Tifa Lockheart says, "From what he told me... and I've seen... old man shinra wasnt too kind to him"

Rufus Shinra walks away from Aeris. Goes back to his standing place

Reno says, "what did he say?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "He didn't say much... but he has scars all over his body..."

Reno says, "Really?"

Cloud Strife says, "I can vouch... even tho I tried to keep my eyes closed"

Reno says, "you sure they were not from Weapon?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "He said they weren't. He said old man ShinRa had abused him in any way that could hurt a child"

Reno looks at Tifa

Reno says, "...."

Reno raises an eyebrow

Aeris Gainsborough stands up

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yuffie says there are Gold Chocobos here... those things can move fast... across deep water and stuff.... We should get out of here"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "they are not tame!"

Yuffie Kisaragi holds up her wounds

Tifa Lockheart says, "Neither were the ones we used to get across the Zolem's swamp. We're just gonna have to hold tight"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "well, these are worse"

Reno says, "what about the people? Like Cid, Barret, Rude, Tseng...."

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "or Valius!"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Valius.... He's here?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "yeah, he was assigned the same job as you. He came with me"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I haven't seen him?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "I guess he works a different section"

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Aeris Gainsborough walks over to the others, her tears gone at last

Cloud Strife looks at Aeris

Yuffie Kisaragi turns away from Aeris

Reno looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough frowns again

Cloud Strife holds Reno's hand

Reno holds Cloud's hand

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why is it you guys hate me now?"

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "you know why"

Yuffie Kisaragi folds her arms

Cloud Strife says, "You're a bit too friendly with Rufus"

Yuffie Kisaragi keeps her back to Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough shakes her head

Tifa Lockheart chimes in

Reno has his back to Aeris cause he's looking at Cloud

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah. And you keep telling us we are too stupid to understand what's going on..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I never said stupid"

Cloud Strife turns his attentions to Reno again

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you just won't. It can't be explained with words"

Tifa Lockheart says, "There you go... Mrs. high and might Cetra"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Go play with other peoples lives like your brother..."

Rufus Shinra turns his eye to where the group is

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'm not like him that way..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Sure sure... you aren't trying to help us any.... We're still hungry"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'll get you food"

Aeris Gainsborough runs off. Comes back with some fruit and some water

Aeris Gainsborough says, "here"

Aeris Gainsborough passes it out

Reno takes some

Tifa Lockheart says, "You probably poisoned it"

Yuffie Kisaragi looks at it

Yuffie Kisaragi says, "my thoughts too Tifa"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I didn't!"

Cloud Strife picks at the fruit

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why would I?"

Cloud Strife says, "Well I'm hungry"

Reno says, "me too"

Reno takes a bite. Devours the fruit before him. Was very hungry

Cloud Strife eats as well and licks the juice off his fingers

Aeris Gainsborough says, "see? They are fine!"

Yuffie Kisaragi sniffs at the fruit

Cloud Strife says, "Aeris... you know of anything that can help Reno? He's gonna have to go Cold Turkey"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'll try"

Tifa Lockheart eats the fruit. But mostly cuz she is so damned hungry

Yuffie Kisaragi decides she's very hungry and eats

Aeris Gainsborough says, "See Tifa, it's not poisoned!"

Tifa Lockheart says, "So what... you can't lose your little slaves"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why would I do that to you?"

Aeris Gainsborough frowns again

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why do you say that?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "That's all we are to you isn't it?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "no! You are.... Or I guess were.... My friends"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Then why haven't you tried to help us?"

Reno looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I have"

Cloud Strife squeezes Reno's hand

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I've kept you alive"

Reno squeezes back

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah... and what about poor Cloud having to sleep with Rufus?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I can't do anything about that"

Rufus Shinra walks off again

Cloud Strife says, "That's my fault. I've got a hot temper"

Reno says, "yeah.... I had one as a kid. It nearly got me killed"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm not a kid..."

Reno says, "and, it did kill a bully"

Reno sighs

Cloud Strife says, "Aeris... tell me one thing please... is what Rufus is doing going to hurt everyone?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Aeris Gainsborough looks right at Cloud. Closes her eyes

Tifa Lockheart says, "..."

Cloud Strife sighs

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Cloud Strife says, "answer please?"

Aeris Gainsborough Turns away... unable to speak

Cloud Strife says, "So I suppose you are saying... I saved this world and everyone on it for nothing..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "You saved the planet"

Aeris Gainsborough looks down and walks away, unable to speak

Aeris Gainsborough says, "ask Rufus..."

Cloud Strife says, "So the people on it mean nothing to you or him/"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Cloud, pained by his words

Tifa Lockheart says, "I told you Cloud..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Tifa...."

Cloud Strife says, "I wasted my time.... Saving this world..."

Rufus Shinra folds his arms over his chest ... watching the stars

Aeris Gainsborough says, "No you didn't Cloud"

Cloud Strife says, "Well the way you are acting... I guess I did"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "What do you mean?"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm not going to bother this time.... If that's what has to be done.... Let him kill everyone"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why do you hate me?"

Cloud Strife says, "Because you won't be straight and tell us"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I can't explain it though!"

Cloud Strife says, "Well... at least tell us if we're all gonna die!"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know"

Cloud Strife says, "You should at least let us know.... So we can tie up lose ends and such..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "But Cloud, I don't know"

<Reno> zzzzzzzz"

Cloud Strife looks at Reno asleep on him

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Cloud Strife says, "I've screwed up a lot of things now..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Is this why you hate me?"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't care anymore... It's just him and me now. I've gotta be more selective about who I care about... or I'll lose it all the way"

Rufus Shinra walks over to the four of them, his arms crossed

Cloud Strife hugs Reno close... afraid that Rufus has come to take him away

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back, staring at them with his single eye

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Cloud Strife looks at Rufus then looks at the ground

Aeris Gainsborough looks over at Rufus. Hangs her head

Rufus Shinra shakes his head. Stays quiet for a while

Aeris Gainsborough nods slowly and smiles a little. Walks over to Tifa. Motions her to the side

Tifa Lockheart looks at Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Please, I want to talk to you"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Alright..."

Aeris Gainsborough goes and sits in the shade of a tree

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back, and looks at Cloud and the sleeping Reno

Tifa Lockheart sits down in the shade as well... welcoming a bit of time off from hard labor

Cloud Strife keeps his eyes lowered... and his arms wrapped protectively around the sleeping Reno

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Tifa..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "what?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why is it that you really hate me?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I just think you're in on something.... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why do you see me differently?"

Cloud Strife keeps his eyes lowered... as his spirit has been somewhat diffused after what he's had to do

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well lets see... You get fed... don't have to do any work... and seem to be cozy with that freak"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "It's not my fault..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "There's people dropping from heat exhaustion... don't you give a damn?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I do"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Scarlett seems to care about the people here more than you do..."

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why do you say that?"

Cloud Strife continues to remain quiet... hoping that Rufus will just go away

Tifa Lockheart says, "Why am I even bothering"

Rufus Shinra just watches them

Aeris Gainsborough says, "please...."

Cloud Strife says, "do you have to stare at us?"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Rufus Shinra says, "you seemed to want to talk to me"

Cloud Strife says, "I just want to know.... If we're all gonna die cuz of what we're doing.... If so I want to know... I can't stop you.... But I can try to tie up loose ends before..."

Cloud Strife looks at Reno, unable to look at Rufus

Rufus Shinra says, "You will find out when the time comes"

Cloud Strife says, "So I have to walk blindly into the future"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Cloud Strife strokes his fingers through Reno's hair

Cloud Strife says, "I'll have to just live the best I can.... Not knowing"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back again

Cloud Strife says, "Even if Im gonna die... I've got some time to spend with him..."

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm not gonna fight anymore... Im tired of it..."

Aeris Gainsborough leans back on the tree

Aeris Gainsborough says, "we used to get along Tifa..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Used to is right"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "did I really change after I died and came back?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't know"

Cloud Strife just sits and holds Reno... trying to be peaceful... but very uncomfortable under Rufus' gaze

Rufus Shinra says, "I suppose you don't have anything to ask?"

Cloud Strife says, "Not really... because you wont answer... no one does... but you know... you were only the second person I've been with... second time too... hope you're damned happy"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm… Happy ...hmmm"

Cloud Strife holds Reno quietly... being at as much peace as he can... but is deathly afraid that Rufus is going to have him taken away

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'm lonely"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Go hang out with Rufus... you two seem to get along"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "... Tifa... It's just...."

Cloud Strife says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "spit it out"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "He might be the only other Cetra ... but I miss my friends "

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well treat us like friends again"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how am I not?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "See if you can get him to treat us any better for instance"

Rufus Shinra says, "It seems you still despise me"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't hate anyone anymore.... Frankly I don't care"

Rufus Shinra says, "ah"

Cloud Strife says, "Its just me and him.... I'll do what it takes to get us through this... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "What do you need?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I see. All you need to do is survive"

Tifa Lockheart says, "First of all Yuffie is a bit too young to be doing what she is doing.... Those Chocobos are wicked. You see the bites on that kid?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "It's the only thing she can do considering… and yes, I did"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well perhaps Cloud will help her. Or do you think Rufus will be against that?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "he doesn't seem to be"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'll talk to him then. He doesn't seem to give a damn about anyone right now though.... Other than Reno..."

Rufus Shinra walks away

Cloud Strife says, "Just have to survive..."

Reno wakes up

Reno says, "hmm?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I wanna know what we're rebuilding... and why... That loony is having us do this all for some reason we don't know... Cuz the planet told him to I guess"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... You're awake. How you feeling?"

Reno says, "yeah... I guess. After sleeping with you, how do you think I feel?"

Reno grins

Cloud Strife smiles

Cloud Strife says, "I was afraid he was gonna take you away again. I guess I get to keep you as long as I please him though...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "The guys a nut..."

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Reno traces his finger down Cloud's nose

Tifa Lockheart says, "he doesn't care about the people he is hurting to get to his goal"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "He's heartless...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "No compassion.... Although he seems to still have lust... poor Cloud..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "lust is far different then compassion"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I know. One is a need of the soul... the other is just a need of the flesh. He doesn't have a soul... "

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what gave that away?"

Cloud Strife smiles a little brighter

Reno smiles

Cloud Strife says, "You can almost make me forget where we are...."

Reno says, "really? And where are we? I thought we were just in each others arms"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Let's see..."

Cloud Strife pinches Reno... laughing slightly

Reno grins

Cloud Strife says, "Stupid Turk... behave"

Reno chuckles and draws Cloud over to his lap

Tifa Lockheart says, "well for starters he doesn't seem to care who dies to get whatever it is we are doing done..."

Aeris Gainsborough listens

Tifa Lockheart says, "he doesn't take very good care of them either. Although I've seen a few people who look well fed.... And relatively happy..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yes...."

Cloud Strife leans his head on Reno's chest

Reno holds him in his arms, on his lap

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Cloud Strife says, "Reno... I hope you feel the same way I do about you..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why do you think he's a nut?"

Reno says, "and what would that be?"

Cloud Strife says, "Think about it... I slept with that bastard to see you safe. What do you think?"

Reno says, "heh heh, hey, I'm a stupid Turk, remember?"

Reno grins

Reno says, "I guess so. I've never followed anyone into hell before"

Cloud Strife growls and knocks Reno backwards... then kisses him

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm... Yes hell is a good way to describe this place"

Reno laughs, kisses him back

Aeris Gainsborough waits for Tifa to reply

Tifa Lockheart says, "Look... he's cruel... and heartless... and he is doing something that seems to be only for his own good.... It's nutty enough for me"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "It just sounds soulless to me… but, it's not for only his own good"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Whatever... all I know is its hurting a lot of people...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "he's doing it for the planet. You can't hear it Tifa ... but the planet is still crying out in pain. We might have stopped Sephiroth... but not the other things"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Planet planet planet, The planets crying in pain... what about the crying in this camp at night?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "The planet is.... Dying... it needs spirit energy to heal...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "So he's gonna wipe us all out... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "If the planet dies.... EVERYONE will die with it"

Tifa Lockheart says, "That's the only way I see this planet getting the spirit energy it needs... if every living thing dies... and goes back into the life stream.... That would be enough energy to heal it.... But then what? An empty planet... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "no...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Then what?"

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "it's hard to explain"

Cloud Strife suggests that he and Reno go back to their tent.... Even though it's not much

Tifa Lockheart says, "Try me"

Reno nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'm not too sure of what he has planned but… Basically not everyone will die"

Cloud Strife goes into the tent... and sits down

Reno sits down with him

Cloud Strife says, "Well at least I get to wake with you... and not him..."

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Reno says, "I don't think he sleeps... I heard some people murmuring about it. As if all he does is stand there and the few other things we see"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah"

Reno looks at Cloud

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Cloud Strife says, "So Reno... how long you think you can hold out?"

Reno says, "I don't know"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Tifa?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hmm?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Even I don't know what he's doing, just what the planet wants"

Cloud Strife says, "Look Reno... be strong for me okay?"

Reno nods

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't like the idea.... But I guess there's nothing I can do"

Reno says, "hey, don't worry about me, I'm strong... "

Cloud Strife says, "You better be"

Aeris Gainsborough nods

Reno grins

Cloud Strife growls playfully and pins Reno

Reno grins, looking up at Cloud

Cloud Strife says, "You are the first thing that's sparked interest in my life since I killed Sephiroth... you leave and I will be unpleasant"

Aeris Gainsborough lies down in the grass

Reno says, "ahh, well… where would I go anyway? I'm trapped!"

Cloud Strife says, "Insane... Don't do that... I don't want you acting like Rufus"

Reno says, "What?"

Cloud Strife says, "Don't go insane"

Reno says, "ok ok, so, you think he's insane?"

Cloud Strife says, "Grrr... Stupid Turk"

Reno says, "heh heh"

Cloud Strife says, "Im not sure what to think about him"

Reno says, "creepy"

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Tifa..."

Cloud Strife says, "He has good hands though..."

Reno raises an eyebrow

Reno says, "hey!"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes Aeris?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how much do you know about Rufus?"

Tifa Lockheart is falling asleep cuz its so nice under the tree... and she hasn't rested much or been fed this well for a bit

Tifa Lockheart says, "Not much at all really... cept for his being an abused child... and being a Cetra"

Cloud Strife says, "Oops… I was just kidding... seeing if you got jealous"

Reno says, "well, what do you think?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "He's a Cetra ... but... he's got some extra things"

Cloud Strife bites Reno's earlobe

Aeris Gainsborough says, "and, do you know how much he was abused?"

Reno grins

Cloud Strife says, "He's a crazy in my eyes..."

Reno says, "How so?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "he said. A lot. Not sure to what extent...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Every extent"

Cloud Strife says, "Well he's just like Sephiroth... cept Sephiroth told everyone his plans"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "He really does not talk about it"

Reno says, "ahhh"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't know what's worse... knowing what's going on or not knowing"

Reno says, "I think, not knowing is worse"

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah. We gotta live each moment as our last Reno...even in this hell..."

Reno says, "yeah"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Maybe that's why he's so cold...."

Reno breaks free one arm and raps it around Cloud's head. Draws it down and kisses him hungrily

Tifa Lockheart says, "Kids need love... They echo in their later lives what they got in their childhood...."

Cloud Strife kisses back... pushing his time with Rufus to the back of his mind and spending the here and now with Reno

Reno brushes his fingers through Cloud's golden, spikey, hair. Ravages his lips, as if they are the most delicious thing in the world

Aeris Gainsborough looks over at Tifa

Cloud Strife lets his hands wander

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "He probably had hell when he was a kid"

Reno slips his hand down past Cloud's belt, yanking up his shirt

Cloud Strife squeaks in mild surprise... but begins to work on removing Reno's shirt as well

Aeris Gainsborough listens to Tifa, wanting to hear more

Reno tugs off Cloud's belt. Does not let go of his sensual lips

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'd feel pity for him if he didn't treat us like dirt"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why would you pity him Tifa?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "he probably treats dirt better since its part of the planet… Cuz of what he's probably been through.... If his old man did what he's suggesting"

Tifa Lockheart shudders

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what?"

Reno does not want to get Cloud's shirt of and break the mouth lock. Tugs down his pants instead

Cloud Strife slips his hands inside of Reno's shirt.... Breathing in his wonderful scent... smiling cuz he smells slightly of booze....

Reno smiles loving Cloud's wonderful touch on his bare skin. Runs his hands over Cloud's soft skin as well

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what do you mean?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "From what he says he's been abused physically and sexually..."

Cloud Strife shudders at his lover's soft touch

Tifa Lockheart says, "probably mentally too"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Aeris Gainsborough bites her lip

Reno feels Cloud shutter above him and smiles as they kiss. Strokes his fingers across Cloud's ribs and down into his boxers

Cloud Strife lets Reno take over... feeling totally wonderful... not even bothering to compare it to the way he felt when Rufus had him...

Reno makes Cloud feel wonderful for a long time after stripping them both

Aeris Gainsborough says, "re-really?"

Tifa Lockheart nods

Aeris Gainsborough says, "old man Shinra?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "He was worse than anyone thought. He probably just adopted Rufus so he could torment him"

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what do you think he did to him?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't want to think about it... seeing all those scars"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "How bad was the scaring? "

Tifa Lockheart says, "Everywhere"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "... no one has ever seen Rufus bleed or cry..."

Aeris Gainsborough blinks again

Tifa Lockheart says, "Probably cuz he did it all when he was little"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "He took off his coat and shirt... It made me hurt just to look at it...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "You sure they were old scars? I mean, he's got that one down his face...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "They were old... some were really faded… But they were there"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "he's only 27. How old did they look?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well... they looked pretty old. I mean.... Weapon got him last year... and that scar is still very visible... shiny like you know...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yeah...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "These were kinda faded.... Like he'd grown a little after they were made. I'd hate to think of him as a little kid... crying for help as he was hurt..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Wonder how long it took before he just stopped crying..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "And died inside?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah... pretty much"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know. But, ... he's… He was not born that way I'm sure… devoid of heart and soul"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Probably not... I don't think ShinRa could rob someone of that... before they were born"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yes. It takes a lot to destroy some one's soul"

Cloud Strife yawns and curls up beside Reno

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah. Although Cloud was pretty screwed up.... He still is kinda...."

Reno holds him in his arms

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart shrugs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "how much was done to Rufus you think?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Rufus is way worse.... He probably can't be brought back. A heck of a lot... if he's the way he is"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "he's the way he is"

Tifa Lockheart nods

Aeris Gainsborough shutters

Tifa Lockheart stretches out on her back under the tree... her muscles happily relaxing

Tifa Lockheart says, "I hate rocks"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "really?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "If you had to drag em around all day you'd hate em too"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Is he angry?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Well, there is one other thing about Rufus you seem to have forgotten or over looked?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Bout the fact that I blabbed his little secret to everyone?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know"

Tifa Lockheart says, "What did we overlook?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "HE was born like Sephiroth... with Jenova cells"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Well, he's a Cetra"

Tifa Lockheart nods

Tifa Lockheart says, "Didn't the Cetra and Jenova not get along very well?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Jenova wiped the Cetra out... save for a handful"

Cloud Strife pokes Reno

Reno says, "hmm?"

Cloud Strife says, "I keep thinking he's gonna walk in here and drag one of us away... Im paranoid"

Cloud Strife hugs Reno tightly

Reno hugs Cloud tightly

Tifa Lockheart says, "What ever made them think Jenova was a Cetra?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know. But… Tifa, don't you relies what they've done by sort of combining the two?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hmm… Made something that cant live with either half in peace?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yeah... and what happens with that?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Lunacy"

Aeris Gainsborough nods slowly

Cloud Strife falls asleep curled with Reno... glad that he is allowed some peace

Reno holds Cloud, falling asleep himself

Tifa Lockheart says, "ShinRa... they never did anything good... War... Sephiroth... now Rufus"

Aeris Gainsborough looks at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm afraid for everyone here.... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I don't know if some of them are strong enough to survive"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "...."

Tifa Lockheart grumbles

Tifa Lockheart says, "ShinRa... we could have done better without them really.... All they did was make monsters... Sephiroth and Rufus included. I should ask Cloud if Rufus has any Tentacles or anything under there..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "hmm, I don't think he does"

Tifa Lockheart smirks

Tifa Lockheart says, "ShinRa... they probably would have crossbred cats and dogs... two things that just can't exist in the same place at the same time... damned idiots"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "huh? What do you mean?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Like Rufus"

Aeris Gainsborough cocks her head to one side

Tifa Lockheart says, "Although they probably didn't know at the time"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "They thought Jenova was an Ancient..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Just had some idea of glory in their heads... and thre together what they had...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "and the result...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Rufus... jolly old Rufus..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I smacked him and he didn't say a word... he's immune to pain"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't think he always was..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Probably not... He's strong too.... Stronger than Sephiroth methinks"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Sephiroth only had Jenova. Her strength"

Tifa Lockheart says, "First he tosses Cloud aside like a toy.... Second... I hucked a rock at him and he crushed it into powder with his bare hands"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Rufus on the other hand... He's got not only her strength… but that of the Cetra..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I hope he wasn't rough with Cloud.... Man that powerful coulda hurt him... and Cloud's too stupid to say anything about being hurt..."

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "He's too strong... where does he get all that strength? Tapping the energies of the planet or something?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "He's a Cetra ... one who has the power of its destroyer"

Tifa Lockheart says, "No way we can kill him then. We're just gonna have to ride this one out... and hope it all turns out.... You think he'd at least be grateful for us saving the planet... but perhaps he is... his reward is letting us live... "

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "What can I say... the lord of the planet or whatever you wanna call him is insane... and a heartless soulless bastard..."

Aeris Gainsborough sighs

Aeris Gainsborough says, "a horrible combination...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Im gonna look after the others as best I can.... But this may turn into a survival of the fittest thing"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yes. Maybe that's what he meant by New World Order ... New Age"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I want you to try and help the others too"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I know"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm gonna watch out for Cloud... I think he can take care of Reno... altho if Reno goes Im sure Cloud will follow"

Rufus Shinra moves over to where Aeris and Tifa are. His eye still glows... even in the darkness of night

Aeris Gainsborough looks up

Tifa Lockheart glances where Aeris is looking and tenses

Rufus Shinra folds his arms, his eye looking down at them

Tifa Lockheart says, "Wow... you drug yourself away from that hole...."

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Rufus Shinra says, "you find that surprising?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You hear them best there?"

Rufus Shinra cocks his head

Rufus Shinra says, "to what do you reefer?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "The voices.... The planet. You hear them best there?"

Rufus Shinra says, "The planet is all around us"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Then why do you always stand there?"

Rufus Shinra looks at her... not speaking

Aeris Gainsborough closes her eyes. Giggles a second

Rufus Shinra glances at Aeris, cocking his eyebrows

Tifa Lockheart says, "Think you look hot or something silhouetted against the hole?"

Rufus Shinra looks down at Tifa again. His eye blinks slowly

Tifa Lockheart grimaces

Aeris Gainsborough wonders why Tifa grimaced

Tifa Lockheart plays in the dirt boredly

Tifa Lockheart says, "So.... What's new in the world of the visually challenged?"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm, you still seem to like saying insults"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I learned all I know from Cid "

Rufus Shinra runs his fingers along the scar on his face

Rufus Shinra says, "so it seems"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Plus... I try to keep a sense of humor... even in the pits of hell"

Rufus Shinra says, "Pits of hell? *Chuckles* is that where you think you are?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well it could be worse"

Aeris Gainsborough looks over at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "You could be straight"

Rufus Shinra chuckles again

Tifa Lockheart says, "Only fault with that is I can't sleep around to get food..."

Rufus Shinra says, "is it?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well maybe I can bother Cloud for some of his rations..."

Rufus Shinra folds his arms again

Tifa Lockheart says, "He's nice enough to share.... Although none of us got anything today... save for what Aeris gave us"

Rufus Shinra says, "Really?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes really... you callin me a liar?"

Rufus Shinra says, "not at all"

Tifa Lockheart says, "So what's it like to be insane?"

Rufus Shinra cocks his head at her again

Rufus Shinra says, "is that what you think?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well... you certainly act well if it's just a show"

Rufus Shinra says, "meaning?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Nani mo"

Tifa Lockheart is quite happy that it's now night and not nearly as hot

Rufus Shinra says, "Why do you think I am insane?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Why don't we work at night? Here answer one of mine first"

Rufus Shinra says, "why? Look around"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well can I switch to night shift?"

Rufus Shinra gives her a look with his only eye ... one that translates to 'I can have you work both if you are not careful'

Tifa Lockheart says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart continues being an ass anyway

Tifa Lockheart says, "So how was Cloud in bed? I've always wondered how he would perform"

Rufus Shinra chuckles and shakes his head

Tifa Lockheart says, "Why would I say you are insane?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well from what Aeris and I were talking about. You've got a war going on inside"

Rufus Shinra says, "oh?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Whose winning?"

Rufus Shinra says, "what do you mean?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cetra or Evil space alien thingy... what sides stronger?"

Aeris Gainsborough lies back down in the grass

Rufus Shinra continues to stare at her

Tifa Lockheart says, "Want some tweezers and a scalpel so you can dissect me with more than just your stare?"

Rufus Shinra shakes his head

Tifa Lockheart says, "You aren't very easily frustrated are you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Most men would have walked away by now"

Rufus Shinra says, "really? And why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I wonder if I could out ass Reno… Cuz... frankly Sir I'm a bitch... a rude and very not nice person... specially when Im bothered"

Rufus Shinra says, "I have noticed"

Tifa Lockheart says, "And I'm not dead"

Aeris Gainsborough closes her eyes

Tifa Lockheart fiddles with two pieces of grass

Tifa Lockheart says, "Y'know..."

Tifa Lockheart ties the two pieces together... but they break when she pulls them tight

Rufus Shinra listens

Tifa Lockheart says, "Makes me wonder.... How you hold together"

Rufus Shinra says, "oh?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "There's gotta be a perfect balance for you to exist doesn't there? Both sides fight... but neither can give way because if it did win it would cease to exist as well"

Rufus Shinra cocks his head

Rufus Shinra says, "interesting ... and what is it that you think you are talking about"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Aeris Gainsborough sighs to herself

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well you're Cetra... and Jenova"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Enemies… Think about it"

Rufus Shinra says, "I know. Your point being?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You're nuts from that internal battle"

Rufus Shinra says, "ah"

Tifa Lockheart sticks a blade of grass in her mouth and chews

Rufus Shinra says, "battle"

Rufus Shinra chuckles to himself

Tifa Lockheart says, "I hate rocks. You know that?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes. The project is nearly complete though"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Really?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Then we all die?"

Rufus Shinra looks at her

Rufus Shinra says, "Why do you say that?"

Tifa Lockheart shrugs

Tifa Lockheart says, "You need material to mend the wound... right? We are the material... once we are dead..."

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm, seems you know more about the planet then you led on. The old man was such a fool ... sucking the life right out of the planet. He did not realize he doomed the people... as if he cared ... which he didn't. He knew it would not be in his life time and he was right"

Aeris Gainsborough sighs softly

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well... at least Cloud found love... and gets to spend some time happy before he dies..."

Rufus Shinra says, "Tifa, what do you think is going to happen?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Not quite sure. But a lot of people are gonna die... You said the strong would survive though..."

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Are we strong enough?"

Rufus Shinra says, "we shall see"

Tifa Lockheart says, "So this is our great reward for stopping Sephiroth. An uncertain future..."

Rufus Shinra says, "The future always is"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "...."

Rufus Shinra flicks back his hair

Rufus Shinra says, "soon, the project will be completed..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I should say goodbye to everyone just in case then...."

Rufus Shinra says, "You really think you are going to die?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "We can't be sure can we?"

Rufus Shinra says, " no"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Id' rather be safe in knowing the people I care about know I care about them before something happens"

Rufus Shinra taps his fingers on his arm

Tifa Lockheart says, "Course you wouldn't understand... seeing that nobody has ever cared about you... and you don't care about anyone"

Rufus Shinra says, "true... no one has"

Tifa Lockheart says, "If I wasn't so miserable... I'd pity you"

Rufus Shinra says, "why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cuz you were just a kid"

Rufus Shinra cocks his head

Tifa Lockheart says, "Anyone ever pitied you before? Or is that just stuff for the weak?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no, do you know?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "know what?"

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Rufus Shinra says, "my childhood"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well I'm assuming"

Rufus Shinra listens

Tifa Lockheart says, "Some of those scars... well you had to have grown after you got them. How old were you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "Since I was taken I do believe"

Tifa Lockheart says, "how old was that?"

Rufus Shinra says, "You read the note book"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You've had a great life. Do me a favor and leave Cloud and Reno the hell alone"

Rufus Shinra says, "your sarcasm seems greater then that of the Turk..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Oh is that a comment or an insult?"

Rufus Shinra says, "Do you know anything of my past?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Other than it appears to have been painful... no"

Rufus Shinra says, "painful *chuckles* to put it mildly"

Tifa Lockheart puts a hand over one of her eyes

Tifa Lockheart says, "Nope"

Rufus Shinra says, "Look around you. What do you see?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "One insane man... and a lot of goddamned trees. And you?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Rufus Shinra says, "not what I meant"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Oh and Aeris is laying over there too..."

Rufus Shinra stretches his arms to the camp.

Tifa Lockheart says, "I see a lot of misery there. Are they working for something they won't enjoy?"

Rufus Shinra says, "This is tame in comparison...."

Rufus Shinra looks at Tifa

Rufus Shinra says, "Depends on the point of view... as does everything"

Tifa Lockheart says, "And why were Cloud and the other summoned here? They have done nothing yet... others. Or are they just here to secure the safety of this whole thing... so they wouldn't butt in....."

Aeris Gainsborough wonders why Tifa did not comment on 'tame'

Rufus Shinra just looks at her

Tifa Lockheart says, "And you call this tame? Well perhaps compared to your experiences"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra folds his arms. Is acting almost as if there is nothing there inside him

Tifa Lockheart says, "empty hearted headed and everything else"

Tifa Lockheart boredly piles pebbles on top of each other

Rufus Shinra says, "oh?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm going to pretend you aren't here now"

Tifa Lockheart smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "Why?"

Tifa Lockheart flicks pebbles at Aeris

Aeris Gainsborough says, "hey!"

Aeris Gainsborough looks over at Tifa and frowns

Tifa Lockheart says, "Don't complain… They're bits of the planet... careful.... You might insult them there if you don't luv em"

Aeris Gainsborough frowns

Aeris Gainsborough says, "you're mean Tifa"

Tifa Lockheart scores a bull's eye on Aeris' forehead

Aeris Gainsborough roles over

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well. If I flick em at sparky over there he'll just eat em or something. See"

Rufus Shinra looks down at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart flicks pebbles at Rufus

Rufus Shinra ignores them as they bounce off of him

Tifa Lockheart says, "See he's no fun. Cloud... I can get Cloud to yell at me for just about everything... that's why I love him...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "He's the little brother I never had"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Tell me what kind of glue does one use to hold their mind together?"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I don't know Tifa, what?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm asking old blue eye there"

Rufus Shinra looks at Tifa

Tifa Lockheart says, "He's obviously using something... and I might need it for Cloud"

Rufus Shinra says, "glue? No...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well I hope he has plenty of willpower. And I hope Reno does too. "

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud would probably die for Reno... but Im not sure Reno would for Cloud...."

Rufus Shinra says, "They say Turks die without booze..."

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'm gonna lose Cloud then..."

Rufus Shinra turns away abruptly and walks off somewhere

Aeris Gainsborough says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "..."

Aeris Gainsborough looks back over at Tifa

Aeris Gainsborough says, "that was odd"

Tifa Lockheart is cozened by the fact that Cloud is so attached to Reno... that she is gonna lose him if anything happens to Reno

Tifa Lockheart says, "I wonder if I pissed him off"

Tifa Lockheart looks upset

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "...."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'm tired"

Aeris Gainsborough closes her eyes again and yawns

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hmm... Yes... sleep is good thing right now. Specially since I stole some nice things from Rufus' tent"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "what?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Just some pillows and stuff... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "oh"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Nothing interesting. I feel bad though"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well… What he said about Turks and booze... he's right.... Reno was rather pale… Tseng doesn't seem affected though..."

Aeris Gainsborough says, "What about... Tseng? *Gets a look of panic*"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Mebbe he isn't as bad... "

Aeris Gainsborough says, "or Rude... and I heard Elena is lost in the Jungle some where. I hope not"

Aeris Gainsborough yawns again

Tifa Lockheart says, "I hope for Cloud... you're... and Elena's sake they can hold out"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "yeah...."

Tifa Lockheart stands up

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well Im going to bed"

Aeris Gainsborough stands up

Aeris Gainsborough says, "me too. I'm so very tired"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You didn't do any work"

Tifa Lockheart snorts

Tifa Lockheart says, "Why don't you help me push rocks tomorrow?"

Aeris Gainsborough looks down

Aeris Gainsborough says, "I'll see what I can do"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Or help Yuffie with the Chocobos"

Aeris Gainsborough says, "Night"

Aeris Gainsborough walks off to her tent

Tifa Lockheart wanders off to her tent as well.... And falls into a deep sleep

Aeris Gainsborough falls asleep