[ The question's innocent enough and V thinks he knows that, but it's complicated in ways he's barely gotten his head around himself. Doesn't help that he doesn't remember things that he's been told he should.
His last memory is from a rooftop, fighting for his life. Other people's? From after that. After Mikoshi. The Crystal Palace, or just before.
Being open and honest isn't something he usually finds all that hard, but this feels raw still. And he doesn't want to see pity. ]
Uh, yeah. 'bout to take down a megacorp. 'pparently it worked though.
[ Those memories have just failed to resurface again. ]
["apparently it worked", which clues cloud in to the very real possibility that v has some friends that might just be from the future in reference to himself. he simply nods, not wanting to step on any toes unnecessarily.]
Stepping away from my world's megacorp.
[leaning back, he holds on to the edge of the counter for balance.]
Off to find someone.
[all of this information that might be a little too much to unload in one sitting of coffee that cloud can't exactly stomach. he tilts his head to the side, trying to feign disinterest.]
—you thinking of picking up gigs here as a merc?
[ V's good enough at reading social cues that as curious as he is, that avenue of conversation isn't one Cloud wants to explore. He can respect that. More than that; he gets it.
So without batting an eyelid he allows himself to be guided away from it, inhales deeply and raises his eyebrows. ]
'bout all I know how to do. I uh... been tryin' to get a rough idea of what this place is all about. Diggin' into parts of the city other gembonded aren't. Hard to know what's goin' on when the locals are this suspicious of us.
[ Not that it's in any way unfamiliar. In fact, the locals just seem a bit jumpy. Least they're not trying to drive him out because of what he is. ]
[it sounds like v has been doing more than cloud has bothered to, at this point. he frowns slightly, and wonders how much more exploring he needs to do for something like gathering intel—but at the same time, wasn't there enough to be done in what was available to them?]
[he never was the type to work in the shadows. it just gives him something to think about.]
Been busy handling some personal business. [like sephiroth, and co.] Though I'm sure there's plenty to work with in a city like this. Always is.
[ Oof. Personal biz. V thinks he needs a medal for not letting his curiosity get the better of him.
Nodding like he understands - personal biz has been pretty high up on his list too - he carries his empty cup over to the sink to wash it up. Let it never be said he doesn't clean up after himself... unlike their older housemates. ]
Some other people from my world... uh, or versions of my world are here that're mercs too. Might know more.
[it sounds like an odd thing to hear, but v doesn't seem all too frazzled by it other than having to clarify. figures maybe there is a lot more weirder stuff taking place in different universes than he gives it credit for.]
[anyway, too bad his own coffee will grow cold. cloud knows better for next time.]
Anyway, it's not like we're opening a business. Just gotta get our names out there. Wouldn't want to steal jobs from you or anything, though.
[ He still doesn't fully understand how it's possible, and while he seems chill about it on the exterior, internally he's still trying to find a foothold that feels stable enough to rest on. Not that he's floating in all this weird alone. Either way he doesn't expand on it, just turns to lean against the counter with wet hands and shrugs. ]
Never know; might end up workin' together one day.
[ V knows all about solos, about the people who prefer working alone. He's done it himself, but his preference is working with a partner. Jackie fits the bill for that but he's never one to close off options, ideas or opportunities for no reason. ]
[cloud doesn't think he would like that. the time difference shenanigans between himself and his friends (and not-friends) is already difficult enough to wade through at times.]
—yeah, somethin' like that. It's a big enough city anyway.
[he frowns and lingers on a thought for a moment, but then shakes his head, as if backing away from it altogether.]
You three know each other. [—v, kerry, johnny—] If you're sharing stuff here, like food and the like... [erm] I've never done this before [being a roommate] but I don't want to freeload.
[ He's accused of being soft way too much for it not to be true, and maybe it'd bother somebody else. But V's not the kind of man who gives a fuck about being macho. Maybe it's just how Cloud's trying to explain he's new to this whole housemate thing, but V's expression softens and his lips quirk into a smile. ]
'course. This ain't my usual style of livin' either but... we'll make it work.
[ He pauses briefly, tries to figure out for a moment whether he should give the other man some kind of warning, but he doesn't want to fuck up whatever dynamic their little household will foster. ]
Johnny 'n Ker... don't get along always. Actually, way they are with each other now's prob'ly the best they've gotten along for a while. [ Give or take 50 years. ] Both of 'em got big personalities. But both of 'em are... they got heart. Couple'a old passionate rockerboys.
Guess what I'm sayin' is don't pay 'em any mind if they got beef with each other. And if you ever wanna go get a drink to get outta here... take me the fuck with ya.
[not having interacted with kerry, cloud can only figure what v says about johnny is true. and if they both are the way they are... then, it only makes sense that things would get loud and stupid at some point.]
I'm used to stuff like that. Guys in the barracks have all sorts of personalities.
[and they all just had to put up with whatever came up. but this isn't the military, and cloud doesn't have to put up with it. walking away is a possibility, and it's good to know that he can abscond were he to need it—and he wouldn't be alone.]
I'll take you up on that.
[he stands from the stool, a light tap on the counter with the flat of his hand.]
We don't have to put up with them if we don't wanna. [it's not said harshly, as it is definitely cloud feeling more comfortable—more at ease—around his housemate.] I'm sure we'll figure it out.
[ Grinning at the agreement, V nods and watches as Cloud rises from the stool. Giving the man fair warning about the half of Samurai that's here having historic issues only feels right. He loves both Kerry and Johnny more than he could ever put into words, but sometimes they need space to hash out their own shit. ]
Hold ya to that.
[ Grateful that he got the chance to meet Cloud properly and talk to him, V's smile doesn't fade as he dumps the coffee dregs down the drain and cleans up after himself. Assuming the other man's got other things to be doing, he nods again, but this time in farewell. ]
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His last memory is from a rooftop, fighting for his life. Other people's? From after that. After Mikoshi. The Crystal Palace, or just before.
Being open and honest isn't something he usually finds all that hard, but this feels raw still. And he doesn't want to see pity. ]
Uh, yeah. 'bout to take down a megacorp. 'pparently it worked though.
[ Those memories have just failed to resurface again. ]
You?
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Stepping away from my world's megacorp.
[leaning back, he holds on to the edge of the counter for balance.]
Off to find someone.
[all of this information that might be a little too much to unload in one sitting of coffee that cloud can't exactly stomach. he tilts his head to the side, trying to feign disinterest.]
—you thinking of picking up gigs here as a merc?
[perhaps it's been stumbling about in his head.]
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So without batting an eyelid he allows himself to be guided away from it, inhales deeply and raises his eyebrows. ]
'bout all I know how to do. I uh... been tryin' to get a rough idea of what this place is all about. Diggin' into parts of the city other gembonded aren't. Hard to know what's goin' on when the locals are this suspicious of us.
[ Not that it's in any way unfamiliar. In fact, the locals just seem a bit jumpy. Least they're not trying to drive him out because of what he is. ]
You looked into the merc scene here yet?
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[it sounds like v has been doing more than cloud has bothered to, at this point. he frowns slightly, and wonders how much more exploring he needs to do for something like gathering intel—but at the same time, wasn't there enough to be done in what was available to them?]
[he never was the type to work in the shadows. it just gives him something to think about.]
Been busy handling some personal business. [like sephiroth, and co.] Though I'm sure there's plenty to work with in a city like this. Always is.
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Nodding like he understands - personal biz has been pretty high up on his list too - he carries his empty cup over to the sink to wash it up. Let it never be said he doesn't clean up after himself... unlike their older housemates. ]
Some other people from my world... uh, or versions of my world are here that're mercs too. Might know more.
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[it sounds like an odd thing to hear, but v doesn't seem all too frazzled by it other than having to clarify. figures maybe there is a lot more weirder stuff taking place in different universes than he gives it credit for.]
[anyway, too bad his own coffee will grow cold. cloud knows better for next time.]
Anyway, it's not like we're opening a business. Just gotta get our names out there. Wouldn't want to steal jobs from you or anything, though.
[some amount of .. etiquette here, at least.]
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[ He still doesn't fully understand how it's possible, and while he seems chill about it on the exterior, internally he's still trying to find a foothold that feels stable enough to rest on. Not that he's floating in all this weird alone. Either way he doesn't expand on it, just turns to lean against the counter with wet hands and shrugs. ]
Never know; might end up workin' together one day.
[ V knows all about solos, about the people who prefer working alone. He's done it himself, but his preference is working with a partner. Jackie fits the bill for that but he's never one to close off options, ideas or opportunities for no reason. ]
But 'preciate it. Honor among thieves.
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—yeah, somethin' like that. It's a big enough city anyway.
[he frowns and lingers on a thought for a moment, but then shakes his head, as if backing away from it altogether.]
You three know each other. [—v, kerry, johnny—] If you're sharing stuff here, like food and the like... [erm] I've never done this before [being a roommate] but I don't want to freeload.
Let me know how I can help.
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'course. This ain't my usual style of livin' either but... we'll make it work.
[ He pauses briefly, tries to figure out for a moment whether he should give the other man some kind of warning, but he doesn't want to fuck up whatever dynamic their little household will foster. ]
Johnny 'n Ker... don't get along always. Actually, way they are with each other now's prob'ly the best they've gotten along for a while. [ Give or take 50 years. ] Both of 'em got big personalities. But both of 'em are... they got heart. Couple'a old passionate rockerboys.
Guess what I'm sayin' is don't pay 'em any mind if they got beef with each other. And if you ever wanna go get a drink to get outta here... take me the fuck with ya.
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I'm used to stuff like that. Guys in the barracks have all sorts of personalities.
[and they all just had to put up with whatever came up. but this isn't the military, and cloud doesn't have to put up with it. walking away is a possibility, and it's good to know that he can abscond were he to need it—and he wouldn't be alone.]
I'll take you up on that.
[he stands from the stool, a light tap on the counter with the flat of his hand.]
We don't have to put up with them if we don't wanna. [it's not said harshly, as it is definitely cloud feeling more comfortable—more at ease—around his housemate.] I'm sure we'll figure it out.
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Hold ya to that.
[ Grateful that he got the chance to meet Cloud properly and talk to him, V's smile doesn't fade as he dumps the coffee dregs down the drain and cleans up after himself. Assuming the other man's got other things to be doing, he nods again, but this time in farewell. ]
Nice to meet ya finally, too.