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Wherein our hero finds the city. Or it finds him.

[is sprawled out on one of the pews in the church, turning his head to one side and groaning before blinking his eyes open and slowly trying to sit up, one hand pressed to his head] I've really gotta stop entering buildings through the roof . . .

[blinks again and frowns, studying the church interior] Hang on a sec. This isn't Aeris' church . . . [carefully stands up and looks around, hands on his hips and starting to look warier by the second]

Where am I?

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[starts feeling a little more sick with every word, starting from 'drugged' onwards. He kind of wants to break out with a string of profanity in German, but Aerith is crying and probably doesn't need his anger right now, so he locks his teeth on it and settles for a simple, but very emphatic:]

That bastard.

[pulls her into a tight hug, gently rubbing her back in an attempt to comfort.] I promise. Jeez, he must be-- [has no words for it. Just . . . no words. "Terrified" doesn't even begin to cover what Nanaki must feel like.] I promise.

[and here his voice goes low and hard]

If Hojo ever shows up here, I'll kill him again.

[And she of all people should know that that's not the kind of thing Zack says lightly.]

[Aerith welcomes the hug, although the flower basket makes it awkward for her to return it. But her hug is just as fierce as his.]

I think...you might not be the only one.

[She's quiet for a long time, her thoughts muddled and confusing, but a little flutter of fear worked through them.]

Zack, what if he does show up here? I don't...I don't want to have to see him ever again. I'm terrified of the labs, of what he was planning on doing with me. Or of what the other Hojo almost did to the other Aeriths. There's a younger Aerith here, she...she never escaped from the labs. I don't want anyone to have to suffer anymore, I don't.

I'll stop him. [says it firmly] He won't get anywhere near you or the other Aerith. Or Cloud, or Nanaki, or anyone else.

He won't have any armies to hide behind here. I'll take him out the second he sets foot in this city. [he is grim and deadly serious about this. Cups her cheeks in his hands and runs his thumbs over them, much as she did to him earlier.]

You won't have to see him.

Zack...

[She doesn't know what to say, but his touch is soothing and it helps her focus on the now and not the what ifs. Her eyes fall shut and she breathes deeply, she would worry about it if it happened. Fussing about it now would only lead to unnecessary anxiety.]

[Really wants to kiss her right now, has actually been wanting to since he saw her, but is unsure enough about the situation to wonder whether it's a good idea. Finally compromises by kissing her on the forehead.]

I promise.

[She blinks up at him at the kiss, he made her feel so confused inside, she wasn't sure what to do.]

Please be careful, Zack. I don't want any of you hurt. Not anymore.

[Not quite sure what kind of reaction he was expecting, but he can't help but feel slightly disappointed. Hides it with a reassuring and cocky smile.]

You don't have to worry about me. I can handle anything that comes my way~

[Possibly flexing a bicep in demonstration~ |D]

[Oh Zack, you're making her laugh. You're such a goofball. The laughter is an easy way to mask the slight color on her cheeks, though.]

I'm sure you can, Zack.

[Laughing is just as good, though! He hates seeing her sad.]

So just trust me. I'll take care of everything.

Okay. [She hugs him, resting her head against his shoulder.]

[strokes her hair as he looks up at the house with undisguised curiousity. Nice digs.]

So . . . how exactly did you get us here?

[A small sigh escapes her at the way he touches her hair, and she looks up at him] They call it the second level, apparently it's something computer-based, and allows you to transport yourself anywhere in the city if you know where you're going. I'm not sure how it works exactly, you might want to find someone who's better with computers to explain it...

But you can use it, right? How do you do that? Is there a code or something?

[She looks so confused now] Um, I'm not sure. I just focus on doing it, and it happens...

[frowns thoughtfully]

You just concentrate?

[brow furrows in thought . . . and voop, suddenly the two of them are several feet closer to the door. He grins rather like a kid with a new toy.]

Now that is cool.

[She nods] Yes, I think that's how it--

[She's clinging to his shirt because that was unexpected and warn her next time~! ;; 0 ;;]

--works. Mm, I think you've gotten the hang of it already.

[Looking eagerly at the door now, wants to see what it's like inside. Highly suspects there will be flowers.]

Can I come in?

Of course. [She smiles, but then tries to glare up at him. It doesn't work very well since she's grinning.]

No, you can't come in. Boys aren't allowed.

So you and Tifa finally started that girls-only club? I was wondering when you were going to get fed up with us~

Yes, and we do girly things all day. You wouldn't want to have anything to do with it. [She opens the door, and steps aside so he can come in. Aerith, being kind to her housemates, hasn't put flowers everywhere, but there are a few strategically placed vases to brighten the place up a little.]

Does that include pillow fights in your underwear? [totally innocent face as he says this]

[looks around as he steps inside and whistles. At least this Template provides nice places to live.]

Can't say, club activities are top secret. [Nice try, Zack. Better luck next time!]

Would you like anything? [She sets her basket down on the coffee table, she could take care of the flowers in a moment.]

Can I try and guess the secret password?

Just some water's fine. [still peering around and possibly poking at stuff] Who else is living with you? [and no that is not a slight tinge of jealousy you hear in his voice]

If you want to, but I don't think you will~

[She heads into the kitchen, and you can hear her rummaging in the cupboards for a glass.] Quite a few people, actually. Nanaki's staying in the laundry cove with a young lady named Rinoa. A young lady named Dahlia in the upper cove, and there's two other people in my cove, Ilya and Haseo.

Cove?

[follows]

What're they like?

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