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▽ 001 - video transmission

[A splinter and a crack, a bit of a splash. Yes, this particular feed isn't the cleanest to come about, and the recipient that appears none too long after doesn't look as hot, either. He's definately just woken up from... something, that's for sure, and isn't the slighest bit pleased about it.]

Ahh... where...?

[Another rustling noise, and the General realizes what he's holding... or he would have, under normal circumstances. Whatever it was, it was the most ridiculous-looking device he'd ever see--

It was on.

A moment of confusion, then his brow comes down. With no knowledge as to where he was, or how he'd gotten here, for it to be broadcast to an unknown public was simply, downright demeaning. Whatever was in charge, he would be sure to have a few choice words with them.]

Von all den elenden--!

...

[The Lombax sighs, pinching the brim of his nose. An interesting situation, indeed.]

If there is any sentient life out there, speak now. I'm not in the mood for games.

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[This is a reverse kind of deja vu, it seems. It wasn't that long ago Alister was giving him the run down on this place. Now it is his turn to do the same.]

Well, I am with the foreigner run Defense Force that protects the city, but I didn't originate from here. I was brought here too, just like you. This place is caller Vatheon. If you're at the plaza, there should be a sign that says Welcome Committee. They have brochures that explain what is going on.

So we've been kidnapped, somehow. But I don't understand, how am I--

What laws does this planet abide by?

Something like that. I dunno about any laws, but this place can bring anyone here, living or dead.

Seems like they're quite successful with the 'dead' part, at least.

So you're from another one of these 'dimensions' as well.

That they are. And yeah, I am. Came here a few months ago.

Is this speaking from experience as well?

Experience with what? Being dead? Yeah, you could say that.

...you're far too young.

[He's seen too many, far too many good soldiers cut down in their prime. And though he had no recollection of the man before him, the idea of him... not living in his homeworld anymore...]

I'm sorry.

It's okay, really. Being dead isn't so bad where I'm from.

[And Cloud had promised to carry on his legacy. After a few bumps, he is now well.on his way. When it was all said and done, that's what mattered.]

And how would you know that? You're not alive to experience anything.

I'm dead, but I'm still... sentient? Although I'm getting the feeling my world is a lot different from others in that way.

That sounds like more of a curse than a blessing. If you've died, wouldn't you simply want it to be done with?

And miss out on the chance to watch over my friend? Nah. And I was reunited with someone I hadn't seen in a long time not long after I died.

[He blinks, stunned for just a moment. Then the General's gaze lowers quietly, lost in thought.]

...so you consider me a friend. Even though I have absolutely no knowledge of you.

You're... that's just. Foolish.

[This puts him in a weird position. He does consider Alister his friend, although that's due to events and conversations the Lombax can no longer remember. But he hadn't meant him when he said "friend".]

Well, I'd like to be your friend in time. But I was referring to someone back home, a friend who survived after I died.

Well, that's relieving. I was beginning to wonder about your stable frame of mind.

[But he can still hope, yes.]

So tell me - what was your friend like?

Cloud's - well, he's pretty quiet. Serious. Always thinking. Sometimes too much and it's done more harm than good sometimes. But he's super loyal and he's a fighter. [With some push.]

He must mean the universe to you, if you're willing to protect him even after death.

He's my best friend. And my legacy. Gotta keep an eye on him!

Your... legacy.

[Which is leading him to believe something had happened to the boy's home, his kind. If this 'Cloud' was all he had left...]

My deepest condolences, soldier.

Huh, what for?

[Confused Zack is confused. Surely he's not giving his condolences about him being dead again?]

It's difficult, to be the last of your kind.

I'm not the last human or anything, although I guess I was the last of SOLDIER 1st Class, in a sense. [Granted, Sephiroth had survived but he defected and didn't count anymore on account of his batshit insanity.]

SOLDIER First Class? ...and the other man? I'm afraid I'm slightly lost about what you mean by 'your living legacy'.

Edited 2013-03-01 20:43 (UTC)

An elite group of soldiers working under Shinra. He was just a regular foot soldier. He... will live out both our lives, and be what he can be and what I could never be. And even more.