The two of us together? A while. I had some yesterday, though.
[ ... sorry she didn't invite you, Cloud. But eating out alone in the yoghurt shop has given her a chance to meet doggies who go with their owners to the shop! It's been nice. And she even got to meet the golden retriever from last time again! ]
[ he can have it with her now! It depends on the situation and circumstances, but Cloud is relatively relaxed about what's happened in the past. When it's nothing to do with a certain silver-haired asshole anyway. "What's done is done," as he would say! For now though, the blond goes right back to eating, so relaxed at this point that his legs are stretched out beneath the table. If they were on higher chairs like barstools, his feet would be wiggling. ]
[ But anything cold would be great, really! The air's not exactly the coolest, but it's still pretty breezy. It'd be great to have something sizzling for dinner and something cool for dessert. ]
Let's look around. Maybe there's something we haven't tried that looks good, too.
[ Just let him finish the last couple or so bites on his own plate. The cups, thankfully, are disposable so they can take their drinks with them as they check around! He still hasn't forgotten about the hairpin or whatever else Weiss was peeking at earlier. It might just boil down to getting it right in front of her face instead of trying to find an excuse to shoo her away though. Living on the farm with Elaine helped with funds for sure. ]
You set?
[ Because as he gets back to his feet, empty plate in one hand and his drink in the other? He is! ]
[ She places her hands on top of his for a bit to tell him to slow down. She's also got a lot of food on her plate, still, so she's fine with taking their time.
Once they're done, though? Weiss gives him an encouraging smile. That's the sign that she's ready! ]
Yeah. [ Now she gets up, too, bringing her food and drink with her. ] Are you full?
[ With a gentle huff, he listens just as well, slowing down to eat. Call him excited? But he doesn't say anything of it until they're both up and ready to go. ]
Almost. Got enough left in the tank for dessert. [ A beat. ] How 'bout you?
[ Said the young lady who claims to not have a sweet tooth. Don't point it out, though, because she'll get mad if you do.
There should be a trash bin nearby so they can dispose of their utensils and plate that they used. Weiss can finish her drink after that, sipping on all that's left so she can throw it away before they start walking around. No brainfreezes here! She's Ice Queen. ]
Okay— [ Yup, just casually calling his attention after slurping all her tea in one go. ] Dessert?
[ He might call her out on it. ...so long as he has a backup plan to go with it. But Cloud's practically learned the ins and outs of affectionately teasing her without her getting too huffy. ]
Hm?
[ Oh- right! Seeing her down the rest of her tea, he's going to quickly make work of slurping his own lemonade. It's actually pretty good! A refreshing treat, considering he wouldn't have it again for a while. Promptly yeeting the cup into the trash, he thinly smiles as he nods, closing what little distance remains.
He's not waiting for her to do it first this time. His hand rests on his hip, leaving a convenient opening for her to slip her arm through. ]
[ Yes!! Weiss takes her cue, arms slipping around his. It just feels better like this, and they don't look as gross compared to holding hands as they walk! ]
Have you ever had a pet before?
[ They'd been talking about dogs since they saw each other again! And he asked her about what her thoughts are about having a dog, so she wants to know more about his experience with dogs or cats or whatever else. Huh... funny how this hasn't come up before.
Should there be anything eyecatching as they walk around, though, Weiss will tug him over towards that direction. ]
[ With Weiss securely around his arm, he's more comfortably like this in the public with her! But her question does grant him pause. Only for a second or so before answering back, ]
Nope. Since it was just Mom and I, we couldn't afford it. [ A beat. ] Ran into my fair share of cats though.
Yeah. I was too young to remember my Dad, so she looked after me by herself. [ If he weren't linked to her by the arm or being pulled along when something caught her eye, he would have shrugged. Instead, he keeps talking. ] Not that I was an expensive kid. Most I did was get in fights with others.
[ Because he thought they were dumb and were simping on Tifa but shhh adskjfh. As for what she did for work? ]
Truth is, there wasn't much to do in Nibelheim if you weren't working for Shinra. She did what she could; clean houses, farm work, sell things like blankets she'd make...
[ An exaggerated sigh, followed by her shaking her head. Seriously, though, she does call him a Dummy as her way of being endearing. And it's only because she worries!
There's more she wishes she could know, more she wishes to ask, but she'll let Cloud tell her if he wants to. She doesn't want to make it too obvious that she wants to know more about his mom! Because then she'd have to ask... "Do you think your mom would approve of me?"
And she's not quite sure she wants to know what he thinks about that.
Offering a small smile, she goes back to what they were talking about before. ]
[ If they weren't linked by the arms, he'd have already patted her head over that. Truth be told, enough time has passed that he was comfortable enough sharing his past with Weiss, especially relating to his mother. The only hard-pressing question she could ever ask was what happened to her. If only because the last thing he needs is for her to build up even more hatred for Sephiroth, and do something "dummy" like if she ever had to confront him. But...that's a slippery slope all on its own. ]
I remember wanting a chocobo for a couple years. But looking after some was close enough.
[ But...as he pauses to think, a tint of red on his cheeks as he confesses, ]
I thought about a dog before.
[ Because of course he did! Mr. Cloudy Wolf apparel. ]
I guess not. [ To him not being a dummy! ] At least I have more reason to look out for you.
[ And get mad when he does dummy things! But it's little things like this that make Weiss feel like she has to do more, and why she's committed to stay by his side. But at this point, she doesn't really need a reason anymore. She doesn't want to be anywhere else. ]
[ And he really means that. His own circle of family and friends had reason to worry about him, even if he was as absurdly strong as he was. But if there's one thing that Prismatica taught him, is that it's a huge world; thousands of them. While there's a certain thrill to battle, he's still more keen on getting as strong as he has for the sake of protecting what he cherishes. That is to say, everything. ]
Y'know? Haven't really pinned one down. Since you can't have a wolf.
[ As they walk, as they make their way down the crowded street, he's just tall enough to spot a red and white-colored stall with what appears to be a swirly cup of Froyo for a logo. It wasn't anything fanciful! But... ]
Bingo.
[ Now it's Cloud's turn to gently pull Weiss along in his arm to get in line. ]
[ Ah, she can't see! She hops once—please don't bring any attention to it—so that she can look at where they might be going. It only occurs to her a bit later that she can ask. ]
Did you find a yoghurt stand?
[ What she can see from here is a colourful stand! It's the toppings, all in separate containers that she can see from here. ]
[ Nope! No bringing attention to her hopping up to see. Still cute. ]
Unless that logo ain't yoghurt.
[ It could be soft serve ice cream! Sure enough, as he peers around another young couple with their two kids, he spots the toppings in their containers too. ]
Sooo... [ He's got an idea what he's getting. But, ] Blueberry?
[ Close enough. But he does lightly smile and shrug as they wait behind the family ordering. Fortunately, there's not an actual big line at the stand! Just people in the street leading up to them getting here. ]
[ He's getting blueberry too! With graham crackers... the crushed kind? Either way, she can taste it on her tongue. :9 ]
You've really turned into a frozen yoghurt enthusiast. You looked so surprised when you tried it the first time!
[ That was a couple years ago by now! They weren't even dating yet, but... well, Weiss had a crush on him already then. She had to keep it cool, though! No more being way too obvious and aggressive like how she was with Neptune. She's definitely learned her lesson! Cloud swooped past Weiss in the streets then which resulted to a spoiled cup of yoghurt. He bought her a new one. And thus began the endless tab of frozen yoghurt treats.
All in all? She's glad she gets to see Cloud try new things. It's fun, she gets to share something with him. That's more meaningful than just buying each other expensive gifts or going to classy restaurants and all that glamourous stuff. ]
[ He remembers how it all began. It's also the last time (he thinks) he'll let someone like Panty goad him into taking her for a joyride. Weiss effectively pulled them over, off duty, just because he made her drop her froyo. It's the first time he actually laughed out loud since he got to Prismatica. ]
[ She smiles his way after saying that while giving his arm a squeeze. They've gone on fun outings whenever they'd go out for frozen yoghurt! And that one time she was a Cordis and they went to the movies was a lot of fun, too. She remembers that she couldn't sleep right away that night, excited and hoping that she could see him again in that manner.
Thinking about that now and who she's got her arms wrapped around? She's really lucky. ]
I know we can't do it as often now, but I'm glad we can go out like this tonight.
[ An outing that's spontaneous and all! It's fun, as simple of a getaway as it is. All the more reason to treasure moments like this, too, because they don't have the luxury of generating money and going where they want whenever they want.
The line at the stand isn't long! There's a server working on two cups for kids by the front of the line, and another one waving at the two of them and showing the available cups. What size do they want? ]
[ Every time they either make plans to go out on a date, or the impromptu adventures such as this one. Otto is one heck of a wingman, even if Cloud's effectively already gotten the girl in this story. If that little scamp comes around again, he'll try to keep something on him for a treat. ... Sheesh. Even just thinking about that idea in his head makes him smirk. Just how much influence has Weiss had over him over these two years? ]
Oh...
[ The "small" size cup is actually kinda big. The "large" looks more like a bowl. If they were stopping to share, he might have settled for that one. But instead, ]
Mind if I have blueberry? With crumbled graham cracker.
[ Anything else? ]
...
[ Ah dammit. Now that he's here, he thought he knew what he wanted. But seeing all the toppings, he thinks he may as well get one more thing if it ain't gonna cost much. ]
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When's the last time we had froyo?
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[ ... sorry she didn't invite you, Cloud. But eating out alone in the yoghurt shop has given her a chance to meet doggies who go with their owners to the shop! It's been nice. And she even got to meet the golden retriever from last time again! ]
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Definitely fixing that tonight.
[ he can have it with her now! It depends on the situation and circumstances, but Cloud is relatively relaxed about what's happened in the past.
When it's nothing to do with a certain silver-haired asshole anyway."What's done is done," as he would say! For now though, the blond goes right back to eating, so relaxed at this point that his legs are stretched out beneath the table. If they were on higher chairs like barstools, his feet would be wiggling. ]no subject
[ But anything cold would be great, really! The air's not exactly the coolest, but it's still pretty breezy. It'd be great to have something sizzling for dinner and something cool for dessert. ]
Let's look around. Maybe there's something we haven't tried that looks good, too.
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[ Just let him finish the last couple or so bites on his own plate. The cups, thankfully, are disposable so they can take their drinks with them as they check around! He still hasn't forgotten about the hairpin or whatever else Weiss was peeking at earlier. It might just boil down to getting it right in front of her face instead of trying to find an excuse to shoo her away though. Living on the farm with Elaine helped with funds for sure. ]
You set?
[ Because as he gets back to his feet, empty plate in one hand and his drink in the other? He is! ]
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[ She places her hands on top of his for a bit to tell him to slow down. She's also got a lot of food on her plate, still, so she's fine with taking their time.
Once they're done, though? Weiss gives him an encouraging smile. That's the sign that she's ready! ]
Yeah. [ Now she gets up, too, bringing her food and drink with her. ] Are you full?
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Almost. Got enough left in the tank for dessert. [ A beat. ] How 'bout you?
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[ Said the young lady who claims to not have a sweet tooth. Don't point it out, though, because she'll get mad if you do.
There should be a trash bin nearby so they can dispose of their utensils and plate that they used. Weiss can finish her drink after that, sipping on all that's left so she can throw it away before they start walking around. No brainfreezes here! She's Ice Queen. ]
Okay— [ Yup, just casually calling his attention after slurping all her tea in one go. ] Dessert?
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Hm?
[ Oh- right! Seeing her down the rest of her tea, he's going to quickly make work of slurping his own lemonade. It's actually pretty good! A refreshing treat, considering he wouldn't have it again for a while. Promptly yeeting the cup into the trash, he thinly smiles as he nods, closing what little distance remains.
He's not waiting for her to do it first this time. His hand rests on his hip, leaving a convenient opening for her to slip her arm through. ]
Dessert.
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Have you ever had a pet before?
[ They'd been talking about dogs since they saw each other again! And he asked her about what her thoughts are about having a dog, so she wants to know more about his experience with dogs or cats or whatever else. Huh... funny how this hasn't come up before.
Should there be anything eyecatching as they walk around, though, Weiss will tug him over towards that direction. ]
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Nope. Since it was just Mom and I, we couldn't afford it. [ A beat. ] Ran into my fair share of cats though.
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[ Cloud probably gave his poor mom a headache often... ]
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[ Because he thought they were dumb
and were simping on Tifa but shhh adskjfh. As for what she did for work? ]Truth is, there wasn't much to do in Nibelheim if you weren't working for Shinra. She did what she could; clean houses, farm work, sell things like blankets she'd make...
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[ An exaggerated sigh, followed by her shaking her head. Seriously, though, she does call him a Dummy as her way of being endearing. And it's only because she worries!
There's more she wishes she could know, more she wishes to ask, but she'll let Cloud tell her if he wants to. She doesn't want to make it too obvious that she wants to know more about his mom! Because then she'd have to ask... "Do you think your mom would approve of me?"
And she's not quite sure she wants to know what he thinks about that.
Offering a small smile, she goes back to what they were talking about before. ]
Did you ever want to get a pet, though?
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[ If they weren't linked by the arms, he'd have already patted her head over that. Truth be told, enough time has passed that he was comfortable enough sharing his past with Weiss, especially relating to his mother. The only hard-pressing question she could ever ask was what happened to her. If only because the last thing he needs is for her to build up even more hatred for Sephiroth, and do something "dummy" like if she ever had to confront him. But...that's a slippery slope all on its own. ]
I remember wanting a chocobo for a couple years. But looking after some was close enough.
[ But...as he pauses to think, a tint of red on his cheeks as he confesses, ]
I thought about a dog before.
[ Because of course he did! Mr. Cloudy Wolf apparel. ]
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[ And get mad when he does dummy things! But it's little things like this that make Weiss feel like she has to do more, and why she's committed to stay by his side. But at this point, she doesn't really need a reason anymore. She doesn't want to be anywhere else. ]
What kind of dog?
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[ And he really means that. His own circle of family and friends had reason to worry about him, even if he was as absurdly strong as he was. But if there's one thing that Prismatica taught him, is that it's a huge world; thousands of them. While there's a certain thrill to battle, he's still more keen on getting as strong as he has for the sake of protecting what he cherishes. That is to say, everything. ]
Y'know? Haven't really pinned one down. Since you can't have a wolf.
[ As they walk, as they make their way down the crowded street, he's just tall enough to spot a red and white-colored stall with what appears to be a swirly cup of Froyo for a logo. It wasn't anything fanciful! But... ]
Bingo.
[ Now it's Cloud's turn to gently pull Weiss along in his arm to get in line. ]
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Did you find a yoghurt stand?
[ What she can see from here is a colourful stand! It's the toppings, all in separate containers that she can see from here. ]
Oh, there it is!
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Unless that logo ain't yoghurt.
[ It could be soft serve ice cream! Sure enough, as he peers around another young couple with their two kids, he spots the toppings in their containers too. ]
Sooo... [ He's got an idea what he's getting. But, ] Blueberry?
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[ She likes her toppings :9 Whether it's ice cream or yoghurt, she wants a little bit of cronch! ]
What are you getting?
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[ Quick. Think of something original. ]
Not just blueberry?
[ Close enough. But he does lightly smile and shrug as they wait behind the family ordering. Fortunately, there's not an actual big line at the stand! Just people in the street leading up to them getting here. ]
Graham Cracker if they've got it.
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[ He's getting blueberry too! With graham crackers... the crushed kind? Either way, she can taste it on her tongue. :9 ]
You've really turned into a frozen yoghurt enthusiast. You looked so surprised when you tried it the first time!
[ That was a couple years ago by now! They weren't even dating yet, but... well, Weiss had a crush on him already then. She had to keep it cool, though! No more being way too obvious and aggressive like how she was with Neptune. She's definitely learned her lesson! Cloud swooped past Weiss in the streets then which resulted to a spoiled cup of yoghurt. He bought her a new one. And thus began the endless tab of frozen yoghurt treats.
All in all? She's glad she gets to see Cloud try new things. It's fun, she gets to share something with him. That's more meaningful than just buying each other expensive gifts or going to classy restaurants and all that glamourous stuff. ]
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[ He remembers how it all began. It's also the last time (he thinks) he'll let someone like Panty goad him into taking her for a joyride. Weiss effectively pulled them over, off duty, just because he made her drop her froyo. It's the first time he actually laughed out loud since he got to Prismatica. ]
Then I'm glad you pulled me over when you did.
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[ She smiles his way after saying that while giving his arm a squeeze. They've gone on fun outings whenever they'd go out for frozen yoghurt! And that one time she was a Cordis and they went to the movies was a lot of fun, too. She remembers that she couldn't sleep right away that night, excited and hoping that she could see him again in that manner.
Thinking about that now and who she's got her arms wrapped around? She's really lucky. ]
I know we can't do it as often now, but I'm glad we can go out like this tonight.
[ An outing that's spontaneous and all! It's fun, as simple of a getaway as it is. All the more reason to treasure moments like this, too, because they don't have the luxury of generating money and going where they want whenever they want.
The line at the stand isn't long! There's a server working on two cups for kids by the front of the line, and another one waving at the two of them and showing the available cups. What size do they want? ]
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[ Every time they either make plans to go out on a date, or the impromptu adventures such as this one. Otto is one heck of a wingman, even if Cloud's effectively already gotten the girl in this story. If that little scamp comes around again, he'll try to keep something on him for a treat. ... Sheesh. Even just thinking about that idea in his head makes him smirk. Just how much influence has Weiss had over him over these two years? ]
Oh...
[ The "small" size cup is actually kinda big. The "large" looks more like a bowl. If they were stopping to share, he might have settled for that one. But instead, ]
Mind if I have blueberry? With crumbled graham cracker.
[ Anything else? ]
...
[ Ah dammit. Now that he's here, he thought he knew what he wanted. But seeing all the toppings, he thinks he may as well get one more thing if it ain't gonna cost much. ]
Raspberries. I'm good then.
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