Cloud Strife stretches and fiddles with his new sword

Cloud Strife says, "it ain't balanced right"

Rufus Shinra says, "well, I guess we'll have to find you a good one"

Cloud Strife says, "I kinda miss Zack's sword... "

Rufus Shinra says, "Very good for killing?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yep... nice broad blade... not double edged though you met it on the roof I think...."

Rufus Shinra wishes he still had the hair to flick back, but it was burned off all on the left. Nods

Cloud Strife says, "So where to next?"

Rufus Shinra says, "Junon is still around, correct?"

Cloud Strife says, "Yep"

Rufus Shinra grins

Cloud Strife says, "Emerald smacked into it pretty hard but don't think it did much"

Rufus Shinra says, "good, we'll go there and let the whole world know that not even a direct weapon blast could kill me"

Cloud Strife nods

Cloud Strife says, "Telecast... is worthless though... who has power with all the Mako reactors shut down"

Rufus Shinra says, "that's true, but it's still the biggest city"

Rufus Shinra grins over at Cloud

Rufus Shinra says, "lots of people"

Cloud Strife says, "Lots of fools to coerce"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes... to fear me..."

Rufus Shinra chuckles to himself

Cloud Strife says, "and laugh at me when I fall down the stairs on public television"

Rufus Shinra says, "I was feared before... but now that I survived that attack, it should be even more so"

Cloud Strife nods

Rufus Shinra places his right hand on Cloud's shoulder

Rufus Shinra says, "and you with me of course"

Cloud Strife says, "Well they won't fear me... just revere"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes..."

Rufus Shinra reaches over and kisses him lightly

Cloud Strife says, "I'm their hero... I saved their sorry asses from Sephiroth"

Cloud Strife smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Cloud Strife says, "You'll own it all again. There's no one stupid enough to stand in your way"

Rufus Shinra says, "Tell me something, with the way I look now, do you think I strike even more fear into people?"

Rufus Shinra grins evilly

Rufus Shinra says, "all those fools are dead or will be soon"

Cloud Strife grins

Cloud Strife says, "You're gonna scare the crap outta em"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... partly just on look, and partly because I am still alive...."

Cloud Strife says, "Well you don't gotta worry bout me and your looks... we're a team"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah, always you and me"

Cloud Strife says, "We've got a connection... plus you make me feel good"

Rufus Shinra says, "yep"

Rufus Shinra pulls him close

Rufus Shinra says, "how good love?"

Cloud Strife says, "Amazing"

Cloud Strife grins

Rufus Shinra says, "Well, that's me... ruler of the world and amazing lover"

Cloud Strife says, "I still think those scientists did a half ass job though... course they didn't have much ta go with"

Rufus Shinra says, "how true... At least I'm alive"

Cloud Strife says, "yep... was just gonna say that"

Rufus Shinra says, "Amazing huh? I should be dead...."

Cloud Strife says, "I kept asking you how you lived... while you were out"

Rufus Shinra says, "I guess it shows how tough I am... not even a direct blast from weapon could kill me"

Rufus Shinra laughs evilly. Kisses Cloud again

Cloud Strife says, "I never get enough of you... I'm lucky I was outta it the last 5 years or I would have been hurting for your company"

Rufus Shinra says, "and you got rid of Sephiroth, the strongest SOLDIER who ever lived"

Cloud Strife says, "Hmm.... that makes me... the strongest"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... I love it"

Rufus Shinra kisses him again, holding him close

Cloud Strife says, "I can be your bodyguard... hmm... for public relations... or are we gonna be open?"

Rufus Shinra says, "does it matter? No one can dare go against me, no matter what they think"

Cloud Strife says, "Im still your bodyguard... even though ya don't really need one"

Rufus Shinra says, "true... but you did save my life. Now, on to Junon"

Cloud Strife says, "I cant wait to get your chopper back... that was boring...."

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah, we need my chopper"

Rufus Shinra walks into the city and hears the gasps from people who actually recognize him... and others who are just scared

Cloud Strife says, "heh heh"

Rufus Shinra says, "Now, isn't this nice"

Cloud Strife says, "Highly amusing"

Rufus Shinra watches a few people drop to their knees as they pass

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra heads into the main building, where the Cannon used to be controlled from

Cloud Strife says, "Your hard to miss"

Rufus Shinra says, "I'm back... the rumors of my death are completely untrue. Not even that damned Diamond Weapon could kill me...."

Cloud Strife stands back with his arms folded across his chest

Rufus Shinra walks to the center of the people and explains to them how he's still in charge

Rufus Shinra says, "heh heh heh, I'm still the boss"

Cloud Strife says, "Hell... I'd do what you told me to..."

Rufus Shinra says, "heh, really?"

Rufus Shinra grins wickedly

Cloud Strife says, "of course"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm"

Rufus Shinra looks around

Rufus Shinra says, "Lock the office"

Cloud Strife locks the door to the office

Rufus Shinra grins

Rufus Shinra says, "Remember these sort of settings?"

Rufus Shinra looks at him with his only eye

Cloud Strife says, "Yeah... I was a little trooper the first time. Innocent and sweet... "

Rufus Shinra says, "awww"

Rufus Shinra waves him over

Cloud Strife goes over to Rufus

Cloud Strife says, "you taught me how to be sadistic and cruel"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... and you loved it"

Rufus Shinra raps his arms around him and kisses him passionately

Cloud Strife says, "Well you know me... I was scared shitless"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... but now?"

Rufus Shinra strokes the fingers of his right hand through Cloud's hair

Cloud Strife says, "Not scared one bit"

Rufus Shinra says, "because you know me"

Rufus Shinra kisses him deeply

Cloud Strife says, "I didn't know you when you grabbed me by the hair while I was guarding your office... and lugged me inside"

Rufus Shinra says, "true... you were so cute though, I couldn't resist. And, there was something else about you"

Cloud Strife says, "And what was that other something?"

Rufus Shinra says, "our bond"

----------------- Flash back----------------"

Rufus Shinra shuts the door to his office... which is not quite as big as the president's, but works well for him. Let's go of the kid's hair

Cloud Strife blinks and backs off

Cloud Strife says, "Whatcha do that for? Uhh... sir"

Rufus Shinra leans against the door

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm, you're unbelievably cute..."

Cloud Strife blinks

Rufus Shinra says, "shy?"

Cloud Strife says, "... yeah"

Rufus Shinra says, "Aww, don't be"

Rufus Shinra waves him over as he leans on the door

Cloud Strife says, "You'd be shy too if someone grabbed you by the hair... and lugged you into an office"

Cloud Strife moves over to Rufus

Rufus Shinra places his hand on Cloud's shoulder

Rufus Shinra says, "how old are you any way?"

Cloud Strife says, "I'm... 14 sir..."

Rufus Shinra says, "No need for Sir, my name's Rufus... and I'm only 19"

Cloud Strife nods shyly

Rufus Shinra smoothes out Cloud's hair

Rufus Shinra says, "didn't mean to mess your hair up"

Cloud Strife says, "Oh... its okay... not like there is ever any order to it in the first place"

Rufus Shinra grins at him. Strokes the side of Cloud's cheek

Cloud Strife says, "Umm... why are you touching me like that?"

Rufus Shinra says, "heh, neive?"

Cloud Strife says, "I don't... get what you want"

Rufus Shinra chuckles slightly, but still strokes the side of Cloud's cheek

Rufus Shinra says, "I guess you'll find out. You are so cute... what's your name?"

Cloud Strife says, "My name is Cloud...."

Rufus Shinra says, "I told you my name..."

Rufus Shinra walks away from the door, pulling Cloud gently along with him and gets to the couch

Cloud Strife says, "Rufus... you're... the president's son?"

Rufus Shinra nods

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah, that's why he made me the Vice President"

Cloud Strife says, "I guess its why Im always standing outside that door... "

Rufus Shinra pulls Cloud into his lap and strokes his cheek

Cloud Strife says, "Guarding this office... Im gonna get in trouble if Im not at my post!"

Rufus Shinra says, "well, I don't want you standing out there, I want you in here and, you will not get in trouble"

Cloud Strife says, "what are you doing?"

Rufus Shinra says, "what do you mean?"

Cloud Strife says, "Im siting here in your lap.... It's rather nice... but why?"

Rufus Shinra says, "if it's nice, then don't object... it seems to me you are ... well... rather neive about things... I guess I'll have to help teach you about the world"

Cloud Strife says, "I grew up in a little town"

Rufus Shinra says, "figured"

Rufus Shinra brushes through Cloud's hair

Cloud Strife says, "That feels nice"

Rufus Shinra says, "tell me, do what you feel is nice. I mean, if you think something feels nice, do it"

Cloud Strife reaches up and strokes his fingers through Rufus' hair

Rufus Shinra grins

Rufus Shinra says, "now see, that's better"

Rufus Shinra slides his hand down the back of Cloud's uniform

Cloud Strife says, "Ohhhh... that tingles"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah, feels good, doesn't it?"

Rufus Shinra pulls off Cloud's uniform top in one swift motion and throws it off

Cloud Strife says, "Yes it does... Oh my...."

Rufus Shinra tickles his fingers down Cloud's back

Cloud Strife gets a blissful look on his face

Rufus Shinra Rubs Cloud's back with one hand and bring the other to Cloud's chin with the other

Cloud Strife is beginning to understand what this means

Rufus Shinra moves forward and kisses Cloud's lips lightly as he continues to rub his back

Cloud Strife kisses back ... giving into passion

Rufus Shinra leans back on the couch, pleased that he managed to get Cloud to understand, ad kisses him again

Cloud Strife says, "I never thought...."

Rufus Shinra says, "never thought what?"

Cloud Strife says, "I would be doing this"

Rufus Shinra says, "heh, well, you have a major gap in you education. I'll fill it right now for you"

Rufus Shinra starts to unbutton his coat

Cloud Strife blinks

Rufus Shinra takes off his coat and sets it aside. Kisses Cloud's lips again, hungrily

Cloud Strife is unsure what to do

Rufus Shinra takes one of Cloud's hands and places it to the side of his face

Cloud Strife strokes his fingers along Rufus' face gently

Rufus Shinra smiles

Rufus Shinra says, "you like that?"

Cloud Strife says, "y... yeah"

Rufus Shinra kisses him again

Rufus Shinra says, "good"

Cloud Strife blinks

Rufus Shinra strokes his fingers down Cloud's spine, kissing him

Cloud Strife says, "Ohh... that still makes me feel tingly"

Rufus Shinra strokes Cloud's back gently

Cloud Strife timidly reaches out and begins to work off Rufus' turtleneck

Rufus Shinra smiles at Cloud and moves his arms to let him get it off. Strokes his finger along Cloud's cheek

Cloud Strife winces at the subtle scarring on Rufus' chest

Rufus Shinra notices the wince

Cloud Strife says, "You get in a fight?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no"

Rufus Shinra touches his old scars, sighing at the memories

Cloud Strife says, "Wha happened?"

Rufus Shinra says, "My old man used to beat me any time he was not busy...""

Cloud Strife says, "Oh... "

Cloud Strife strokes his fingers along Rufus' chest

Rufus Shinra says, "That's all in the past now, I've grown up"

Rufus Shinra kisses him gently

Cloud Strife says, "Im still a kid ... I came here to grow up"

Rufus Shinra says, "good"

Rufus Shinra raps his arms around him and kisses him more passionately