Wearing black in this hot weather is going to be the death of me.

Apparently people are suggesting he dresses up as a chocobo for Halloween again. Just like last year. Needless to say, he's not impressed.

Torshi Spam done. Sorry about that. Hope everyone likes the new layout as much as I do. 🫶

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝟎𝟎𝟏。 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐕𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⸻𝟎𝟎𝟑。 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⸻𝟎𝟎𝟐。 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⸻𝟎𝟎𝟏。 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Torshi I'll finally be back to reply, revamp the account and all that stuff tomorrow. New layout is completed but it's already rather late here. So I'll get to doing it all tomorrow. 🫶

Torshi Yes, I'm still alive. Just had a lot going on and mental health took a nosedive into the lifestream. So I've been on a small break from writing and just playing through the FFXIII trilogy. Once I get motivated again and revamp with a new layout, display name, etc, I'll be good to go. 🙏

The blonde really hasn't slept well the last few nights. Even he's beginning to feel the effects of exhaustion catching up with his body.

Cloud's own heart rapidly pounded in his chest, his pulse having increased from their moment of intimacy. Although it was short lived, his mind remained clouded by the moment, slightly dazed until she began to clean the small open wounds with antiseptic. ⤷

❝If you don't give me that right now—❞ Unfortunately for Cloud, he didn't even get the opportunity to finish his words. The speed in which Yuffie took off caught him off guard. She may be shorter, but she's definitely fast. ⤷

Cloud knew a proposal should've been an easy concept to manage, but he'd always been hopeless with people, let alone romance. He had no idea where to go, what to do or even 𝙝𝙤𝙬 he'd go about it. Cloud truly was a lost cause - and someone had to help him with it. ⤷

The idea of taking three entire days off once a fortnight didn't sit well with Cloud one bit. He reached for his tea, picking up the cup and taking a sip whilst contemplating how to respond. He could tell this offer sounded non-negotiable. But he wasn't about to agree so easily. ⤷

❝The whole point of me working is to earn gil to get by - not to spend it on extra hands.❞ Unfortunately, his own health wasn't the highest priority in his eyes. Pushing himself? It's all he ever knew how to do. Just as he'd done during their travels and burnt himself out countless times. ⤷

He's somewhat distracted whilst sitting away from everyone, mako hues fixated on one particular spherical object in his possession.

❝That's because...❞ A hand rubs the back of his head, awkwardly glancing away. ❝Im not good at that sort of thing. Finding courage to ask, affording the ring, arranging the right moment to propose... it's a lot.❞

Cloud looked utterly mortified as realisation set in, eyes wide as his gaze darted from her to the phone. Of all the people to snap a photo, why Yuffie? He has no hope of grabbing her mobile device to delete it now— Not that he probably knows how to work his way around a smartphone very well. ⤷

Torshi Not only has my Cloud been an asshole today to those asking a certain nasty question, buuuut something got revealed that drove a wedge in one of his relationships I have for him (because multiship). He's gonna be a sulky moody baby since he and Aerith basically broke up.

Torshi I see they finally added bookmarks. Now we just need an edit button (for free) and the ability to send pictures in DMs. Also, I'll work on replies tomorrow hopefully. Not doing too hot right now and y'all don't need the tmi so yeah. Gonna save stuff, enjoy my very unique 'dinner' and sleep 😴

So what if there's a price on my head? It's not gonna make me go into hiding like a coward.

Torshi Caved in and got it. Every FF game I've played has hurt me so let's see how this one goes—

Cloud's body sank into the visions on the couch, frowning as he knew he'd have to replace them later. Especially with blood still sleeping out and not being completely dried. He'd wanted to protest on the use of materia, especially since they were rarer now and supposed to be saved. ⤷

Hesitancy lingered, uncertain whether or not to elaborate on what left him in such a distressed state mere minutes ago. It was difficult enough grounding himself in reality, let alone fully recalling the dreams which plagued him. ❝I could try, but... I don't really remember much of what happened.❞

Each needle being pulled from his flesh would elicit hisses, grunts or soft curses. He's well acquainted with pain, but it didn't mean his tolerance to it is high enough to brush off numerous needles getting extracted from his body. ⤷

Cloud's worn down body relaxed upon the seat he's in, taking the rare opportunity to let himself have a moment of reprieve. The gunslinger's observation is correct— Cloud certainly did feel tired. But he managed. Just as he always did. ❝So far? It's fine. Been busy with a lot of jobs lately. You?❞

A nod in gratitude was given, though his gaze remained fixed on the damned needles in his body. He would've much rathered a regular injury over this ongoing torture. But unfortunately, a rare encounter with those speedy little fiends had other ideas. ⤷

Torshi The fact I literally just flipped my Alucard account a few days ago and now I'm seeing Castlevania RPers on here. 😭 At least there's still my dhampir OC even if I put him in this verse.

❝Lucky for you, you don't see many chocobo around here. Mostly motorised transportation now that parts of Edge are finally up and running.❞ He just hoped his friend could last the ride to Kalm seeing as it would take a couple of hours. And that's assuming they don't run into bandits or monsters. ⤷

If only the two knew how they felt about one another. Things might just be easier for the both of them and a lot less awkward. But unfortunately, Cloud likely wouldn't be capable of expressing his genuine feelings for Zack any time soon. ⤷

Torshi I got it and managed to fully max it. 😇

Letting out a low, irritated, hiss as he's pulling cactuar needles out of his body. Some successfully pierced his arm while others were sticking out of his attire. Regardless, they hurt like a bitch to remove.

Cloud settled himself on the seat of his motorcycle, glancing at his best friend and waiting for him to do the same. Hopefully, Zack wouldn't mind the trip too much — or where their destination would inevitably end up being. ❝...You'd eat in the Lifestream?❞ ⤷

Cloud got himself situated in the living room for the time being, patiently waiting as his gaze drifted to the slippers upon his feet. Of all the creatures, why did it have to be chocobo prints? Shaking the thought from his head, Cloud instead focused on the sort of tea described. ⤷

// going crazy on writer's over this japanese livestream because they announced playable adult Sephiroth and Advent Children Cloud gear for the anniversary

Sometimes he wondered if Vincent simply loved to torment at every opportunity. Shrugging, Cloud sat at the doorstep, tugging off his boots and neatly placing them side by side. ❝It varies. Tea's soothing. I can stomach any kind of coffee, but I do have particular preferences. So either's fine.❞

Cloud: *reluctantly complies but isn't eating spicy food at all* Zack: *probably picks something spicy for him*

Torshi One of these days I'll actually get notifications from Zack...