[ So... like the Lightless, basically. That's the only comparison she can make given her little experience with these things. But thinking about the Lightless now, even when it's been a year or close to it that it's happened makes her heart feel a little heavy. But she looks up at Cloud. They're talking about something else, but she feels glad that he's here and the two of them can talk about what's happened in the past.
Right. They're moving forward. Weiss has been! Just that she can't help but think back about some things in the past at times.
Cloud really has started to rub off on her with how much she thinks now. ]
So what you're saying is... if we find a dress for you here, you'd put it on?
[ It's not like what he did back in Wall Market was a secret anymore. But she constantly teases and brings it up. If he really wanted her to drop it though... He would have said so. Tifa or Aerith woulda been told to move on by now. Weiss has the leg up on them. For obvious reasons. He loves her. akdsjfh ]
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Maybe.
[ It's not a "no". Or a "yes". More like a "let me forget about it for a while and then surprise you so we can get this over with and- wait why the hell am I even entertaining—" ]
[ So she knows he's never gonna do it. Now, it's not like she wants to see him in a dress or anything. It would be funny! Jaune wearing a dress was funny. But he doesn't have to.
Honestly? Because he gets flustered when she brings it up makes her want to keep pressing him about it. He's so cute when he doesn't have a clue what to say. 😭
Cloud can keep talking about it or he can drop it. Weiss is distracted by a stall selling pots and vases, though, and if Cloud doesn't stop her from approaching, they might end up having more to carry home than just a jewellery box and a pen and a notebook. ]
[ But nothing, mister. As a matter of fact, when she finds the stall selling various pots and vases, he almost shifts gears completely from the prior conversation. Blinking curiously after her, he still hasn't realized that they may have their arms full on the way home. He follows in after her, peering over her shoulder from behind. ]
[ She shakes her head immediately. She wouldn't have gone closer if something didn't catch her attention, but it's nothing to mull about! There's a tall white jar with powder blue accents that remind her of home. No point in talking about it, though. It's not important.
Funny how she's thinking about that now when Atlas is in ruins. There's literally no home to get back to. ]
Nothing! They're nice to look at, that's all.
[ Besides, she already got a souvenir! They shouldn't spend on more things for her now. ]
There were so many jars and vases at home. We weren't allowed to touch any of them.
[ The very same tall jar catches his eye as well. He's never been inside the real Schnee Manor before. But somehow, it feels so...familiar. The dreamscape he dived into to protect Weiss- from the nightmares caused by one of the Beasts of Calamity. As he ventured through the distorted version of that manor... Yeah. He may not have seen this jar in particular. But it's close. And now he's humming thoughtfully about it. ]
Hmm...
[ It fetches a rather nice price tag too. Without saying anything though, he's now got it in his sights. ]
Can't imagine the price tag for the ones at your place. Would empty my pockets dry replacing one if it got busted...
[ He's so ridiculous! Weiss actually tries to hold in a snicker, her hand covering her mouth already before she can even let it out. She fails to keep it in, though, and ends up laughing. Nothing boisterous—never like that—but it does take a while for her to recover. ]
You're such a hooligan! [ First "Dummy", now this... ] Don't let Winter hear you say that.
[ When she laughs, so does he. Softly, his shoulders shake as he joins with her. ]
Uh oh. [ Both to Winter finding out he's got a criminal record and joking about the whole situation. ] Wouldn't want her finding out you're dating a bad boy.
[ Not even as a taunt in battle. The last and only time he and Winter ever clashed, he was using himself as a means of letting her vent for her own personal reasons. But if there's one thing he can admit? It's that it was fun. He can tell why Weiss looks up to her so much. But now that he's had his fun in the moment, his hand settles on her shoulder as he looks back at the vase from earlier. ]
Let's keep this one in mind for another day.
[ You know. When it's easier to afford and when they figure out where they'd even put it. ...especially if they're to move out from Elaine's home some day. ]
[ Rather than persist however, he decides to cut off his protest. Talking about home...it makes him want to cheer her up further. It takes a couple seconds for him to realize that, maybe it's for the best that they continue on about him for now. ...besides. He's already taken a mental note of that item for another day! Just not now. ]
We're gonna have our hands full by the time we're done.
[ He's kidding. He'll even say as much if she doesn't get it. But he concedes and goes with her! They reach the end of the street, but to be fair, they've only been paying attention to one side for the most part. So it'd never hurt to turn around and have another look down the other side! As they do, hand in hand and enjoying one another's company... ]
[ "Kweh~" ]
Hm?
[ Plopping down on Cloud's outside shoulder from Weiss, the spiky-headed chocobo chick familiar emerges. While he has some control and a partnership with it, the bird at times does as it pleases too. It's not even asking for attention! It must have seen the pretty lights and people and wanted to check things out. Give it another minute or two and it may poof out of view again. But now that's got him curious... ]
I've wondered... [ He pauses, looking to Weiss. ] You think familiars could use anything we gave them?
Like...an accessory or something?
[ He did think of it before! And they were shopping around for things to get at this marketplace. The chocobo chick just reminded him. ]
I never really gave it much thought. I've been focusing on my own magic that I haven't read up on anything concerning familiars.
[ But perhaps it's also because she sees her Arma Gigas as someone who will fight for her, not exactly a friend. It doesn't even have a name! What she knows is that the familiar is the source of her magic. To use her familiar in battle would be more of an extra thing rather than something she'd constantly need, really. ]
[ As for her return question, he almost feels embarrassed to say it. ]
I dunno. [ Not about to give her such an unsatisfactory answer, he only takes another second or two to think. ] If I was sure it wouldn't just sprout up, maybe a ribbon.
...knowing my familiar, they'd just prolly pick at it though.
[ Yes, he knows this is a silly conversation topic. And the more he talks about it, the more apparent it becomes. But he's actually enjoying it. ]
[ While Cloud doesn't laugh, he does huff with a shake of his shoulders. That seems to be enough to jostle the chick on his shoulder, poofing out for a while as he takes her suggestion to heart. ]
Y'know? Not a bad idea.
[ He won't get something right now, but...perhaps down the road. For the time being, familiars didn't seem to require much but exist to provide their master the power to harness magic and various abilities in this realm. But...he can't help but wonder if this connection requires a little more of a mutual understanding. He remembers imparting some advice to Ruby when it came to her own familiar too. ]
Since becoming a Huntress...you've always stuck with Myrtenaster, right?
[ Cloud, meanwhile, still has the newer broadsword at his back. The Fusion Sword remains at home, able to be used better with Kinetic magic by both of them but without his original strength, it was still a challenge. ]
Yes, I have. It's not like I have any reason to change it. [ It's not quite how she is when she's talking like a know-it-all (please don't ever call her that), but she does get into it and enthused with the topic. ] Myrtenaster's name comes from a type of flower in Atlas. As such, it's only proper to use it with utmost elegance and poise.
Not to mention, its features that work similarly to a gun makes it easy to use Dust alongside it. I'm sure even my Grandfather would be proud of how Dust is being used in combat if he was able to see me fight.
[ But, that's another opportunity that could never happen. It is, however, something that doesn't dampen her spirits. Bringing the Schnee family name to how it once was is a goal that won't ever change, regardless of how Atlas is seen now or how it may no longer exist in the map of Remnant. ]
[ No wonder she took to gardening and wanting to care for flowers so much recently. Then again, he's had a good influence or two in his life for maintaining flowers of his own. The apartment he shared with Panty back in the day always had various assortments in the vase on his kitchen table. Gathering these flowers in the first place was what lead him to running into Weiss again after their first mission together. But it's always interesting hearing about the ties people have with their possessions. Especially her sword. It intrigued him the first time he saw it! ]
I've used a buncha different weapons over the years, [ He shrugs. ] but...I guess I've felt the same kinda attachment you do.
[ A beat. ]
'specially when it comes to the Buster Sword.
[ The very same weapon he took out of retirement when they went undercover again down in the Lightless. Since then, it never followed him to this world. The Fusion Sword is his favored weapon, and he's certain to create a legacy with that unique blade all the same. But the history behind the Buster Sword...it's a memento. ]
I would imagine you would have attachment to a weapon if you made it with your own hands.
[ Because, really...! But there's nothing wrong if you keep changing it. Weiss just can't imagine something like that for herself. Making weapons is no easy task, after all. ]
That was what you put up in our apartment, wasn't it? In Lunatia, I mean.
[ Cloud didn't ask for much adjustments to Weiss' apartment, so it's easy to remember what did change when he moved in. Such as a place to hang such a large sword. Other things included Cloud's own corner in Weiss' walk-in closet, his own shelf in the living room, and a space for his desk. All of which were very much welcome, of course. Thinking about it now puts a warm smile to her face. They'd only just started living a life together before they found themselves here. It's not quite the same now, but... it's still so much better than being worlds apart. ]
[ That's where Cloud and Weiss separate on their weapons. While the Fusion Sword was the first weapon made exclusively for him, the attachment he feels with the Buster Sword is heavier in a way. Something that he didn't mind sharing with Weiss after all. It's not a somber conversation to have- not anymore. ]
Before the Buster Sword, I'd just used standard-issue firearms. First it belonged to Angeal. Then to Zack. Now it's with me.
After we defeated Sephiroth, I thought it was about time to put it to rest. [ He rubs the back of his head as he confesses, ] I...didn't take good care of it at first.
[ But he's still smiling in reminisce all the same. ]
[ Zack and Angeal! She's heard him mention the name Zack before, but she never really paid much attention to it, thinking it was just someone in passing. But if his sword holds a lot of meaning to Cloud, then he must be important to him.
Though... she can't imagine they're still alive in Cloud's world if he's using their sword. If she's wrong, then she is, and will apologise for it. There's not much she can go off off, after all. ]
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Right. They're moving forward. Weiss has been! Just that she can't help but think back about some things in the past at times.
Cloud really has started to rub off on her with how much she thinks now. ]
So what you're saying is... if we find a dress for you here, you'd put it on?
[ That's not what he said. ]
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[ That was a noise that just squeaked out alright. Try and say it outloud. Cloud's cheeks redden. ]
Gonna...need a real good reason that's not rescuing you.
[ Because he's never taking a bet against a Servant ever again. ...or anyone. ]
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[ It's not the headtilt he knows and
lovessuccumbs to, but it's a headtilt with puppy eyes all the same. ]"I love you, Weiss Schnee" isn't enough?
[ He wore a dress for Aerith and Tifa AND A SERVANT but not for her???? ]
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[ It's not like what he did back in Wall Market was a secret anymore. But she constantly teases and brings it up. If he really wanted her to drop it though... He would have said so. Tifa or Aerith woulda been told to move on by now. Weiss has the leg up on them.
For obvious reasons. He loves her. akdsjfh]...
Maybe.
[ It's not a "no". Or a "yes". More like a "let me forget about it for a while and then surprise you so we can get this over with and- wait why the hell am I even entertaining—" ]
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[ So she knows he's never gonna do it. Now, it's not like she wants to see him in a dress or anything. It would be funny! Jaune wearing a dress was funny. But he doesn't have to.
Honestly? Because he gets flustered when she brings it up makes her want to keep pressing him about it. He's so cute when he doesn't have a clue what to say. 😭
Cloud can keep talking about it or he can drop it. Weiss is distracted by a stall selling pots and vases, though, and if Cloud doesn't stop her from approaching, they might end up having more to carry home than just a jewellery box and a pen and a notebook. ]
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[ But nothing, mister. As a matter of fact, when she finds the stall selling various pots and vases, he almost shifts gears completely from the prior conversation. Blinking curiously after her, he still hasn't realized that they may have their arms full on the way home. He follows in after her, peering over her shoulder from behind. ]
See something?
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Funny how she's thinking about that now when Atlas is in ruins. There's literally no home to get back to. ]
Nothing! They're nice to look at, that's all.
[ Besides, she already got a souvenir! They shouldn't spend on more things for her now. ]
There were so many jars and vases at home. We weren't allowed to touch any of them.
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Hmm...
[ It fetches a rather nice price tag too. Without saying anything though, he's now got it in his sights. ]
Can't imagine the price tag for the ones at your place. Would empty my pockets dry replacing one if it got busted...
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[ Because he would be arrested for destruction of property. Even if it was an accident. Jacques has his ways...
As crazy as that sounds, though? Weiss is only partly joking. It really could happen. You know, if she still had a home and all! ]
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You're such a hooligan! [ First "Dummy", now this... ] Don't let Winter hear you say that.
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Uh oh. [ Both to Winter finding out he's got a criminal record and joking about the whole situation. ] Wouldn't want her finding out you're dating a bad boy.
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[ Oh my god. He just called himself a "bad boy"... that's so gross. ]
She'd judge you more if you called yourself that in front of her.
[ God, but she still loves him, though. ]
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[ Not even as a taunt in battle. The last and only time he and Winter ever clashed, he was using himself as a means of letting her vent for her own personal reasons. But if there's one thing he can admit? It's that it was fun. He can tell why Weiss looks up to her so much. But now that he's had his fun in the moment, his hand settles on her shoulder as he looks back at the vase from earlier. ]
Let's keep this one in mind for another day.
[ You know. When it's easier to afford and when they figure out where they'd even put it. ...especially if they're to move out from Elaine's home some day. ]
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No, no! I was just looking.
[ Being reminded of home is nice but also sad at the same time, that's all! Cloud doesn't have to do anything. Not this time. ]
Let's look for more things for you.
[ It's time to spoil Cloud more 😡‼️ ]
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[ "Let's look for more things for you." ]
But—
[ Rather than persist however, he decides to cut off his protest. Talking about home...it makes him want to cheer her up further. It takes a couple seconds for him to realize that, maybe it's for the best that they continue on about him for now. ...besides. He's already taken a mental note of that item for another day! Just not now. ]
We're gonna have our hands full by the time we're done.
[ He's kidding. He'll even say as much if she doesn't get it. But he concedes and goes with her! They reach the end of the street, but to be fair, they've only been paying attention to one side for the most part. So it'd never hurt to turn around and have another look down the other side! As they do, hand in hand and enjoying one another's company... ]
[ "Kweh~" ]
Hm?
[ Plopping down on Cloud's outside shoulder from Weiss, the spiky-headed chocobo chick familiar emerges. While he has some control and a partnership with it, the bird at times does as it pleases too. It's not even asking for attention! It must have seen the pretty lights and people and wanted to check things out. Give it another minute or two and it may poof out of view again. But now that's got him curious... ]
I've wondered... [ He pauses, looking to Weiss. ] You think familiars could use anything we gave them?
Like...an accessory or something?
[ He did think of it before! And they were shopping around for things to get at this marketplace. The chocobo chick just reminded him. ]
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[ But perhaps it's also because she sees her Arma Gigas as someone who will fight for her, not exactly a friend. It doesn't even have a name! What she knows is that the familiar is the source of her magic. To use her familiar in battle would be more of an extra thing rather than something she'd constantly need, really. ]
What were you thinking of giving your chocobo?
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[ As for her return question, he almost feels embarrassed to say it. ]
I dunno. [ Not about to give her such an unsatisfactory answer, he only takes another second or two to think. ] If I was sure it wouldn't just sprout up, maybe a ribbon.
...knowing my familiar, they'd just prolly pick at it though.
[ Yes, he knows this is a silly conversation topic. And the more he talks about it, the more apparent it becomes. But he's actually enjoying it. ]
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[ ... imagining the chocobo with one? It looks funny! Weiss shakes her head as she laughs. ]
Maybe something like a choker? Not quite a collar, but... maybe a black leatherette one.
[ Maybe with a wolf pendant or something so it would match with Cloud, too. ]
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Y'know? Not a bad idea.
[ He won't get something right now, but...perhaps down the road. For the time being, familiars didn't seem to require much but exist to provide their master the power to harness magic and various abilities in this realm. But...he can't help but wonder if this connection requires a little more of a mutual understanding. He remembers imparting some advice to Ruby when it came to her own familiar too. ]
Since becoming a Huntress...you've always stuck with Myrtenaster, right?
[ Cloud, meanwhile, still has the newer broadsword at his back. The Fusion Sword remains at home, able to be used better with Kinetic magic by both of them but without his original strength, it was still a challenge. ]
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Not to mention, its features that work similarly to a gun makes it easy to use Dust alongside it. I'm sure even my Grandfather would be proud of how Dust is being used in combat if he was able to see me fight.
[ But, that's another opportunity that could never happen. It is, however, something that doesn't dampen her spirits. Bringing the Schnee family name to how it once was is a goal that won't ever change, regardless of how Atlas is seen now or how it may no longer exist in the map of Remnant. ]
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[ No wonder she took to gardening and wanting to care for flowers so much recently. Then again, he's had a good influence or two in his life for maintaining flowers of his own. The apartment he shared with Panty back in the day always had various assortments in the vase on his kitchen table. Gathering these flowers in the first place was what lead him to running into Weiss again after their first mission together. But it's always interesting hearing about the ties people have with their possessions. Especially her sword. It intrigued him the first time he saw it! ]
I've used a buncha different weapons over the years, [ He shrugs. ] but...I guess I've felt the same kinda attachment you do.
[ A beat. ]
'specially when it comes to the Buster Sword.
[ The very same weapon he took out of retirement when they went undercover again down in the Lightless. Since then, it never followed him to this world. The Fusion Sword is his favored weapon, and he's certain to create a legacy with that unique blade all the same. But the history behind the Buster Sword...it's a memento. ]
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[ Because, really...! But there's nothing wrong if you keep changing it. Weiss just can't imagine something like that for herself. Making weapons is no easy task, after all. ]
That was what you put up in our apartment, wasn't it? In Lunatia, I mean.
[ Cloud didn't ask for much adjustments to Weiss' apartment, so it's easy to remember what did change when he moved in. Such as a place to hang such a large sword. Other things included Cloud's own corner in Weiss' walk-in closet, his own shelf in the living room, and a space for his desk. All of which were very much welcome, of course. Thinking about it now puts a warm smile to her face. They'd only just started living a life together before they found themselves here. It's not quite the same now, but... it's still so much better than being worlds apart. ]
Was it your first weapon?
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[ That's where Cloud and Weiss separate on their weapons. While the Fusion Sword was the first weapon made exclusively for him, the attachment he feels with the Buster Sword is heavier in a way. Something that he didn't mind sharing with Weiss after all. It's not a somber conversation to have- not anymore. ]
Before the Buster Sword, I'd just used standard-issue firearms. First it belonged to Angeal. Then to Zack. Now it's with me.
After we defeated Sephiroth, I thought it was about time to put it to rest. [ He rubs the back of his head as he confesses, ] I...didn't take good care of it at first.
[ But he's still smiling in reminisce all the same. ]
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[ Zack and Angeal! She's heard him mention the name Zack before, but she never really paid much attention to it, thinking it was just someone in passing. But if his sword holds a lot of meaning to Cloud, then he must be important to him.
Though... she can't imagine they're still alive in Cloud's world if he's using their sword. If she's wrong, then she is, and will apologise for it. There's not much she can go off off, after all. ]
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