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[quote source="/post/104/thread" author="@vincent" timestamp="1273933225"][blockquote][font color="3333cc"]Reeve was making his own way back to the construction site, but taking a slightly different route that Violet did. He was, again, catless, and he wore a dark jacket that didn’t look as official as what he usually did. As much as he didn’t think so, Reeve was still an executive, and a construction site didn’t do a blue coat well. The one he wore already showed signs of the dust in the air, seeing as he’d worn it out there before. Approaching the Sector Five border, he stopped. He could just see the site, much clearer than it was when he had left. He had to admit, everyone was doing a great job. Reeve himself had wanted to help, but Cid and Barrett had strongly advised against it. Shaking his head, he continued towards the site.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A light giggle was heard as she watched Barrett’s antics before turning back to Cid. [b]“He’s right you know, I don’t think Reeve would mind at all.”[/b] But then again, she knew how Reeve was; he wanted to know every last detail before he said yes or no and she didn’t have an excuse to use. A frusterated look crossed pale features as she turned for a moment, catching something out of the corner of her eye. [b]“Cid, what’s that?”[/b] She asked now making her way towards the light shining through the rubble. The closer she got, the stranger she felt and then she saw it was a flower garden next to a destroyed house. “Is that…” A smile crossed her lips once more as she stepped over the small fence and kneeled down to take in the sweet aroma of the flowers. [i]“Aeris…”[/i] She thought as the heavy book was sat down for a moment.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Well, ya know how Reeve is!”[/b] He called as she walked away. He quickly pulled out another smoke and followed her over to the garden, puffing away. [b]“Be careful now! Things are still fallin’ apart out here!”[/b] A nod was given to that as he stopped next to the fence, looking down to her. [b]“We found this while clearin’ some of this garbage out. The house is a wreck but the garden managed to survive – beautiful ain’t it?”[/b] Was said as he leaned against a large concrete block watching her closely.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reaching the border of the construction site, Reeve made his way in quietly, despite the fact that it was a construction site. He was beginning to wonder what they had found when he had arrived at the edge of the garden. His eyes widened as he looked around. Flowers. There were flowers everywhere. Midgar wasn’t exactly a place you’d expect to see them, especially in the slums. In fact, the only other place he’d seen them was--. [i]The church.[/i] He thought, stepping carefully towards the flowers. He looked at the ruined house a moment, then back. [i]This must be Aeris’ house.[/i] He thought, shaking his head and kneeling down not too far from Violet. He looked curiously up at her a moment, then to the flowers. He slowly reached out and touched one of them gingerly, as if he thought it would wither. He was here before, but just once, when he was helping to evacuate the city.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Ewww, it’s Reeve…”[/b] A light smile was given as she looked to him and then back to the flowers. [b]“You know whose house this was right?”[/b] She asked, glancing to Cid for a moment before she reached over and plucked a pink flower – one that reminded her of Aeris’ hair bow. The heavy book was slowly opened to a random page in the back before she laid the flower across the page looking to it for a moment before folding the pages closed. [b]“That’s a good place for you.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she tucked the book under her arm and slowly rose. [b]“Reeve, don’t you dare bulldoze this place.”[/b] She snapped as dark brows knitted together. There was something special about that garden; it was almost as if she felt Aeris there with her, but she knew if she spoke to her there would be nothing said in return. [b]“I wish you were still with us…”[/b] She thought, now looking down to Reeve.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve shook his head, grinning a bit. [b]“There’s no way I could forget.”[/b] There was something in the air here that he couldn’t quite explain, just like the church. As Violet stood, he looked up at her. [b]“Of course not.”[/b] He said as he looked down, shaking his head before standing up. [b]“There seems to be…a sort of presence here.”[/b] He turned, looking around the whole garden again before turning back to Violet. [b]“It’s her, isn’t it?”[/b] He asked before nodding. [b]“What kind of person would I be if I gave the order to destroy all this?”[/b] He shrugged before heading back towards the office.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A light nod was given as a silent answer to his question as she watched him turn and begin walking towards the office. [b]“Well, you would be a ShinRa executive…”[/b] She trailed off, looking to Cid with a grin before she took off after Reeve. [b]“Hey wait up!”[/b] Was said as she hopped over a pile of rubble and dodged a few construction workers. [b]“I want to talk to you about something…!”[/b] A pause was given as she darted past him, blocking the door to the office. [b]“Why does no one listen or have any faith in me anymore?”[/b] Dark brows knitted together as she just shook her head. [b]“I managed to piss Faremis off, Vincent and Sephiroth ran away from me today… So did Tseng, Reno and Rude; don’t tell me you’re gonna do the same.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]Cid just shook his head and silently followed the two, puffing on his cigarette. He wasn’t about to ask Reeve for some time off. If Violet wanted him to take her to Rocket Town, she was gonna have to do all the wheeling and dealing with Reeve. But then again, him and Barrett were both on her side so it shouldn’t be that difficult to yank on Reeve’s strings just a bit.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“It’s not that.”[/b] He said with a sigh, crossing his arms. [b]“It’s just…you’ve been doing a lot. Too much, almost. We don’t want to see what happens when you overexert yourself.”[/b] He shook his head, thinking a moment. [b]“Things are settling down, Midgar’s being rebuilt…Why don’t you relax, maybe go somewhere? Tifa’s been wanting to see you, even if it’s just for a little while.”[/b] He finished, a hint of concern in his voice. He knew she wouldn’t go back to 7th Heaven, but he could try, right?[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Dark brows knitted together as she just shook her head. [b]“We’ve done been over this, I’m not going back to 7th Heaven until Sephiroth has his memories back and I don’t want to get Kane and Abel all excited about coming back to Midgar until everything is as it should be – that’s why I’m doing what everyone thinks is too much.”[/b] A light sigh was given as she just stepped aside. [b]“I made a promise I intend on keeping ya know.”[/b] Arms then crossed as she thought for a moment, looking to Cid and then back to Reeve. [b]“I want Cid to take me to Rocket Town; it’s nice this time of year and I’m sure Shera wouldn’t mind the company.”[/b] It was the ace in the hole handed to her on a silver platter. [b]“So what do ya say huh?”[/b] Head tilted slightly as she remembered what Tseng said about poker face so with that in mind she tried to force the most sincere expression she could.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve thought for a moment. [b]“Well, it is quiet out there now…All right.”[/b] He said before taking a step closer and putting his hands on her shoulders. [b]“But try to relax, okay?”[/b] He said before hugging her lightly, then passing her. [b]“If you’ll excuse me, now, I’ve got some things to take care of.”[/b] Was said as he slipped through the office door, closing it behind him.[/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A look of surprise crossed pale features as Reeve hugged her and said it was alright for Cid to take her to Rocket Town. [i]“That was just too easy…”[/i] She thought now turning to Cid with a smile. [b]“Well, you heard the man, shall we get going?”[/b] Was said as she hopped down the wooden stairs. [b]“Reeve must be sick… I think that’s the first time he’s ever hugged me…”[/b] A light shrug was given as she made her way across the yard, looking to the airships now curious as to which one they’d be taking.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]Cid just shook his head and chuckled as he watched Reeve disappear behind the office door. [b]“Aiight, that’s good enough for me. I’ll call Shera and let her know she’s gonna have company.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he followed Violet, pulling a walkey talkie from his belt. [b]“Aye you knuckle heads, get the Highwind up and runnin’ and set a course fer Rocket Town, we’re takin’ a little trip home.”[/b] A light smile was given as he tossed his smoke aside and made tracks for the ship, motioning for Violet to follow him – and he was kinda glad Reeve gave in to the girl’s demands because he kinda wanted to go home for a while. He missed Shera and her cooking, hell he just missed the comforts of home all together.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote author="@cid" timestamp="1273934911" source="/post/105/thread"][blockquote][font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Yep, not much longer now!”[/b] Cid called out across the deck as a booted foot came to rest upon the metal railing that wrapped around the upper platform of the airship. [b]“It’ll be good to see Shera again.”[/b] A nod was given to that as gloved hands wrapped tighter around the wheel of the ship. It had been smooth sailing the whole way, but Cid was kind of worried. He’d told Violet countless times to go find her a cabin and relax a bit, but instead she just sat on the steps next to him with her nose stuck in that book of gibberish she always carried around. During the Jenova war, she would always read aloud saying it was the ancient prophesies and everything written there would find a way to happen whether it be good or bad. And sure, he believed some of it but the rest was just a bunch of bologna. A heavy sigh rolled off his chest as he reached over to grab a cigarette, quickly pressing it between cracked lips and lighting it. [b]“So what’s this business bout Sephiroth huh?”[/b] He asked, glancing to Violet as a sandy brow quirked. [b]“I thought Shera was delusional when she said she had him and Vincent over for dinner one night.”[/b] He just shook his head, steel blues now peering out the large window of the ship. [b]“But then I heard you talkin’ to Reeve about him. I thought everyone said he didn’t survive when you did all that mergin’ mumbo jumbo.”[/b] A pause was given as brows then knitted together. [b]“I don’t see why would ya wanna bring em back anyhow. Shera said he seemed in his right mind nd all – nd he was polite nd well mannered but I still say he’s a kook.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he took a hit off his smoke.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet just sighed and looked to Cid for a moment before going back to the book. [b]“Yeah, Sephiroth is alive and well; his death was some kind of hoax, I don’t even know where it started.”[/b] Hues fell shut for a moment as she just closed the book and set it aside, digging through her bag. [b]“Doctor Faremis kept him in the ShinRa lab in cryogen for over a year before concluding that he would survive. But after we let him out, things just weren’t the same ya know? He has a severe case of amnesia but that’s slowly dissipated over time. He remembers most of his past, but not all of it.”[/b] She just shook her head, pulling out a cigarette and pressing it between crimson lips. [b]“He doesn’t remember me; I mean something in him does, but his mind is not accepting it or something. I forgot what Faremis said caused it.”[/b] The smoke was then lit as she leaned back against the top step. [b]“And he’s not a kook Cid, that was all Jenova’s doings and we’ve taken care of that. He no longer carries the cells and he’s aware of whom his real mother is so he’s no longer a threat to the world.”[/b] A light pause was given as she thought for a moment. [b]“I guess I just have to accept what has happened and move on because at this rate, I don’t think he’ll ever fully recover.”[/b] She then remembered way back when, there was a time and a place where Sephiroth never gave up on her.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Ah still don’t trust him nor do I trust that Faremis fellow either.”[/b] Cid said with a nod, checking the gauges as he began to call out orders to the crew. [b]“Mako intake is too high, we’ll never be able ta land like this!”[/b] He yelled as sandy brows knitted together. [b]“Close some of the valves down there on tha double!”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Verdana"][font color="Blue"]The Turks and SOLDIER had been dispatched to the reactor in North Corel because ShinRa had lost contact with the workers – come to find out, there had been a severe leak and the only two people that could shut it down were Reno and Violet. [font color="FF99CC"][i]“You contracted Mako poisoning remember? And who came to visit you every day? It was Sephiroth wasn’t it Violet – he never gave up until you were all better.”[/i][/font] That familiar voice crept through her mind as a smile crossed her lips. [i]“Aeris, help me…”[/i] She thought as hues fell shut once more. [i]“I’ve done everything I know to do, but he still doesn’t remember. Maybe if I bring Lucrecia back; if she wants to I mean… But I can’t do it alone because I don’t know how. So will you help me one last time?”[/i] Violet remembered it was Aeris that helped her bring Sephiroth back because the planet so willed it, but this time she’s not so sure. [font color="FF99CC"][i]“I don’t know Violet, you’ll have to ask the planet yourself and if it says yes then I will; I will always be there to help you because of what you did for me and my mother a long time ago.”[/i][/font] She was about to thank Aeris when the airship began to shake and crew began to scatter left and right.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Close all tha intake valves now! You knuckle heads act like you don’t know how to operate a Mako engine!”[/b] A gloved hand began to hit switches as the gauges went haywire and the ship shook once more. [b]“Hang on to yer hat lil bit, it’s gonna be a rough landing!”[/b] He said as he turned the wheel hard and hit a few more flashing switches. The ship came to a screeching halt over a field not too far from Rocket Town and began to slowly land as the gauges flickered back to normal and the shaking quit. [b]“Ere we go easy does it…”[/b] Was said as the airship came to rest upon the ground.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet just hung on to the railing as the ship shook, trying not to laugh at Cid as he yelled at the crew. [b]“Gee Cid forgotten how to fly this thing already?”[/b] Was said as the ship finally landed. Once everything was stable, she slowly rose picking up her book and bag. [b]“Would have been safer in Tiny Bronco.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she headed for the lower deck where a couple of crewmen were working on getting the hatch open.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Naw it’s just Mako engines er funny like that…”[/b] He started as Violet began to collect her things and head for the hatch. [b]“Go on to the house Shera’s expectin’ you; I got a few things ere I needa deal with.”[/b] He said, making his way down the stairs heading to the engine room. [b]“Hope those knuckle heads didn’t tear anything up.”[/b] He mumbled, taking a hit off his smoke.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]As soon as she made her way out of the hatch, she was on her way to town. The sun was slowly setting which meant she wouldn’t get to go to the crystal cave today, but that was fine. Violet figured she’d just spend some time with Cid and Shera, get to bed and then head out early in the morning. She hadn’t planned on staying here longer than she needed despite the fact Reeve told her to rest. A light smirk then crossed her lips as she thought about how easy it was to get him to agree. [i]“If he only knew…”[/i] She thought, passing under the archway, heading for Cid’s house.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="99CC99"][b]“A pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, four eggs…”[/b] Shera hit the kitchen as soon as she heard Cid was coming home and bringing Violet with him. It had been so long since she had seen Cid and missed her chance to see Violet when she was in town with the ShinRa people. [b]“And two cups of flour.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she reached for the flour jar, but it was empty. [b]“So that’s what I ran out of.”[/b] A light sigh was given as she took her apron off and laid it neatly across the back of a chair. [b]“I guess it’s off to the store I go.”[/b] She nodded and grabbed her purse just in time to see Violet creep through the front door with a bag over her shoulder and a rather large book under her arm. [b]“Well there you are miss anti-social!”[/b] A smile crossed coral tinted lips as she gave the girl a big hug. [b]“Here, you sit down there’s muffins on the table and I’ll get you some tea.”[/b] Shera forced the girl to sit before stepping over to the cupboard to retrieve a tea cup and saucer. [b]“Make yourself at home darlin’, I’ve got to run out and get some flour.”[/b] The tea cup was sat down in front of Violet and a tea bag was placed in it before Shera reached over to carefully remove the hot kettle from the stove and set it atop the lacy tea cozy in the middle of the table. [b]“Cream and sugar’s all there help yourself!”[/b] And with that, the woman darted out the door heading for the store.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/106/thread" author="@violet" timestamp="1273947600"][blockquote][font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet just blinked a few times as Shera bounced right out the door, leaving her there with a basket of assorted muffins and tea. [b]“Huh well, don’t mind if I do.”[/b] She said, pouring a cup of tea and grabbing a muffin. The book and her bag were slowly placed in the chair next to her as she pulled her phone from her breast pocket. [b]“Maybe I should…”[/b] She thought for a moment, flipping the phone open. A few buttons were pressed as she began to scroll through the address book, finding Vincent’s number. [b]“On second thought I know what will happen. Besides, I’m not going to be gone that long.”[/b] The phone quickly snapped shut and was placed on the table before she reached over to grab a knife. [b]“What’s the worst that could happen if I don’t tell him what I’m doing?”[/b] A shrug was given as she slathered butter all over the warm muffin before taking a big bite out of the top.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]Cid had finally finished his business aboard the Highwind and made his way home. [b]“Home sweet home.”[/b] He said to himself, stepping through the front door. [b]“Darlin’, I’m home…”[/b] Blues looked around for a moment; the food was there, but his darling wife wasn’t – it was just Violet parked at the kitchen table with blueberry goo on her face, a tea cup in one hand and a muffin in the other. [b]“Where’s Shera?”[/b] He asked, stepping over to pour himself a cup of coffee.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She glanced to Cid shaking her head as she swallowed the bite of muffin. [b]“She went to get some flour.”[/b] Was said before as shoved another bite of muffin into her mouth. [b]“I came in; she forced me to sit and then bounced out the door. I had no choice, honest.”[/b] A smile was given to that before she took a sip of tea and then sat the cup down.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]A chuckle was heard as he took the seat next to Violet. [b]“Ah, that sounds bout like her.”[/b] He gave a nod and then took a sip of the hot coffee before sitting the mug down in front of him. [b]“So ya said Sephiroth don’t remember ya huh? Well that’s a damn shame.”[/b] Cid just shrugged before slumping slightly. [b]“I just don’t get all that scientific mumbo jumbo but I recon ya just have to give em some time and he’ll come around.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he reached over to snag a corn muffin from the basket. [b]“You said it yerself lil bit, everything’s gonna be ok and I imagine it will be sooner or later.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Slim hands reached over to grab a napkin as she just nodded. [b]“I guess you’re right, but I still have to keep trying.”[/b] A light sigh was heard as she refilled her tea cup and grabbed another muffin from the basket; this time it was strawberry banana. [b]“These muffins are really good…”[/b] She mumbled, taking a bite out of the top of the muffin.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Eh, you try too hard sometimes ya know that?”[/b] He said, watching her dive into another muffin. [b]“Yeah, they’re not all that bad but save room for supper now – ya act like ya haven’t eaten in days.”[/b] A sandy brow rose as he took a bite of the corn muffin. It seemed the longer he watched her eat, the hungrier he got.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Faremis told me not long ago that if there weren’t people that tried too hard, the world would be in worse shape than it already is.”[/b] A dark brow slowly rose as she stopped chewing for a moment. [b]“So maybe I haven’t eaten in a few days…”[/b] She said low, taking another bite of the sugary goodness.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“What! They don’t feed ya?!?!?”[/b] He said in a rather loud fashion as he sat up just a bit. [b]“No wonder yer so little.”[/b] Cid just shook his head as he took a drink of coffee. [b]“Well, I’m goin’ back to Midgar in a couple of days and yer stayin’ here with Shera. Can’t have ShinRa starvin’ ya to death that’s fer sure.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he leaned back once more.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet just shook her head. [b]“They don’t starve me Cid, I’ve been a little busy that’s all.”[/b] A light shrug was given as she leaned over to shovel some more butter onto the muffin. [b]“And I’ll be going back with you. I can get everything done that I need to tomorrow – I’m here on official business remember?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Oh, ya kinda had me worried there for a sec.”[/b] He said, finishing off the muffin and going back for a second. [b]“Yeah but Reeve said for you to relax…”[/b] But he just gave up on that one knowing Violet would relax when she felt like it. [b]“And what’s this official business ya keep goin’ on bout? Ya act like its some big ass secret ya have to keep from everyone.”[/b] An annoyed grunt was heard as he slumped a little more.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Well, what Reeve tells me to do and what I actually do is of two different worlds.”[/b] She said as a smirk tightened across crimson lips. [b]“I wanted to come back out here because I want to speak with Lucrecia – I’m going to try to resurrect her but well, the polite thing to do would be to ask first. I talked to Faremis about it and well, it wasn’t easy but I convinced him to let me use the lab again. Now I just have to deal with Lucrecia and even worse, Rufus.”[/b] Brows knitted together for a moment as she just shook her head.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]Cid thought for a moment, he had heard the name Lucrecia before but… And then he remembered. [b]“Lucrecia, that’s Vincent’s gal right?”[/b] Sandy brows then rose as his head tilted slightly. [b]“And Sephiroth’s mammy, I see now!”[/b] A nod was given to that as he perked up a bit. [b]“Have ya talked to either one about it though? Cause I 'member Vincent was a little touchy about her…”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Nope, Reeve doesn’t even know. It’s a secret between you, me and Faremis until I get Lucrecia’s permission and then I’ll need you to do the transporting because you’re the only pilot I would trust with cargo of that variety.”[/b] A pause was given as she thought for a moment. [b]“And you can be my witness because I for one know that Vincent isn’t gonna believe me nor is he going to like this at all… But it’s for his own damn good.”[/b] She took a sip of tea, adding a little more sugar before continuing. [b]“He needs to see that everything’s ok and he wasn’t really in the wrong to begin with and Sephiroth…”[/b] She shook her head. [b]“He just needs his real mother.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]A heavy sigh rolled off his chest as he looked down. [b]“Aiight, you’ve won me over lil bit – I’ll help ya.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he finished off his cup of coffee and stood heading over to the counter to refill it. [b]“But those blockheads at ShinRa better not get in my way or tear up my ship.”[/b] A grunt was heard as he then leaned against the counter.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="99CC99"]Shera made her way through the door, grocery bag in one hand and a basket loaded down with various fruits and vegetables in the other. [b]“Well, looks like I got back just in time!”[/b] She said, looking to Violet then Cid and then to the almost empty muffin basket. [b]“Huh, I thought I made more muffins than that.”[/b] A light shrug was given as she leaned over to kiss Cid on the cheek and then handed him the grocery bag. [b]“Sorry it took so long, I ran into Aggie on the way home and well…”[/b] She held up the basket. [b]“The woman has potatoes growin’ out of her ears.”[/b] A light giggle was heard as she sat the basket in the floor next to the refrigerator before grabbing her apron and tying it around her waist. [b]“Ok, I’ll have supper ready in a jiffy, you two just relax.”[/b][/font]

[font color="FF6633"]A light smile was given as he looked to Shera before returning her kiss, taking the bag she shoved his way. Sandy brows knitted together as he looked down in it, spotting more than just flour. He just shook his head and sat the bag on the counter before picking up his mug and taking a seat at the table. [b]“Don’t buy more than you can eat darlin’, me and lil bit ere are gonna be pullin’ out in a couple days and headin’ back to Midgar.”[/b][/font]

[font color="99CC99"][b]“Aw but ya just got here!”[/b] She protested, pouring some flour into a bowl. [b]“But I know how work goes so try to make the best of it ya hear? Both of ya…”[/b] She said with a nod as she began dredging steaks in flour and eggs before tossing them into a hot pan. [b]“It’s not healthy to work as much and ya both do.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet looked to Cid and Cid looked to Violet as they both shrugged and dove into the muffin basket once more. [b]“Working hard or hardly working…?”[/b] She said with a giggle as she took a bite of the banana nut muffin. Needless to say, dinner at the Highwind’s was always interesting. Cid was comic relief and Shera was just Shera – but it was always good to get away from city life and come get a taste of the country, even though Shera’s cooking was a heart attack waiting to happen.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote timestamp="1273949642" author="@vincent" source="/post/107/thread"][blockquote][font color="3333cc"]Booted feet moved quickly as the ShinRa executive made his way through the upper floor of the lab. Faremis had called earlier, requesting his presence. Today was the day Shalua was to wake up. He didn’t know how the man was able to reverse the head trauma, but he had, and he said she was ready to come out. As he entered the room, he saw the good doctor himself, Arianah, and a couple of others in lab coats. [i]I guess Vincent doesn’t know…[/i] He thought, not seeing the dark-haired man. [b]“Is everything ready?”[/b] He asked, looking to Faremis, then Arianah.[/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Faremis gave a light nod as he looked up from the current data report. [b]“Yes, Shalua is ready to come back and in better condition than she was before.”[/b] The papers were passed off to Arianah as he stepped back just a bit, looking to Reeve. [b]“When she first comes out of cryogen, she will have the mental capacity of a newborn so you’ll have to give her a little time but I seriously doubt that’ll be a problem. Also, I don’t expect any other serious side effects like with Sephiroth.”[/b] And he was thankful for that; the last thing they needed was another amnesia patient running around. [b]“Just give her a few days to recover and I think she’s going to be ok.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve nodded, acknowledging all of what Faremis was telling him. He then moved to a fairly empty spot in the corner of the room, as not to get in the way. He then took another look at Shalua. The man tended to worry about people a lot, but Shalua was just…a tragic case. She spent all that time tracking her sister down, and when she finally found her, she wasn’t herself. Shelke did regain herself, but it wasn’t until Shalua had found herself a victim of Azul. She was still alive, but she just wasn’t there. Not being able to see or hear, or even think. She had saved her sister only to lose herself. [i]Now, though,[/i] Reeve thought, [i]She’s getting a second chance.[/i][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"][b]“Well then, shall we begin?”[/b] Doctor Faremis asked, looking to the small crew of researchers that were huddled around the cryogen tube. Some nodded; others gave a quick [b]“Yes Doctor.”[/b] A nod was then given to Arianah as he stepped over to the corner with Reeve. [b]“Begin when you’re ready.”[/b] He said, now turning his attention to the ShinRa executive. [b]“So, have you heard from Violet recently?”[/b] He asked as a smirk slowly crept across pale lips.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“She was at the cleanup site in Sector Five earlier today. She wanted to go to Rocket Town with Cid.”[/b] He said, nodding. [b]“I had wanted her to kind of relax and get away from Midgar for a while, but now that I think about it…”[/b] He trailed off shrugging and looking down. It was probably all part of a plan. He shook his head and turned his attention back to Faremis, glancing momentarily at Shalua.[/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"][b]“Yes Doctor Faremis.”[/b] A simple nod was given as she made her way to the control room, the rustling of dark purple taffeta was the only sound heard as grey hues looked to the controls for a moment. [b]“Commencing defrosting process phases alpha and beta.”[/b] Was said over the intercom in a monotone voice as tiny hands began to press buttons almost randomly; but they were the correct ones of course. A panel in the floor quickly opened as a loud hiss was heard. The hydraulic valves opened, releasing a bit of steam as the tube slowly moved from its resting place a top the monitoring pedestal to the receiving platform that emerged from the floor and locked it in to place.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A light chuckle was heard as he just shook his head paying close attention to both Reeve and what was going on in the laboratory. [b]“She’s up to something and didn’t tell you hum? It doesn’t surprise me though; she went to the construction site knowing you’d be busy…”[/b] Grey hues looked down to his paper for a moment and then back to Reeve. [b]“So she hasn’t told you and odds are, she hasn’t talked to Vincent like I asked her to.”[/b] A light sigh passed pale lips as arms slowly crossed. [b]“You’re gonna get a kick out of this one, but alas she pulled a fast one on me too.”[/b] Dark brows knitted together now remembering he had a date with Elena.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve crossed his arms, sighing. So she could outsmart Faremis, too. [b]“Knowing her, she hasn’t said two words to anyone else about it. Not even Cid.”[/b] He said, shaking his head. He figured she didn’t have trouble getting herself out of here, but whatever she was planning, would she be able to get past Cid or Shera? They were both incredibly perceptive.[/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"][b]“Commencing defrosting process phases gamma and delta.”[/b] That monotone voice was heard once more as the tube hissed again and lights around the base began to blink. Air bubbles began to rise in the tube as the green translucent fluid slowly turned to a clear blue. [b]“Heating process has begun and will end in exactly five point zero minutes.”[/b] Was said as she just watched the timer, readying herself for the final phase.[/font][/font]

[font face="book"][font color="990099"][b]“The girl is too smart for her own good sometimes; you have to give her credit though.”[/b] He looked to his watch and then to the timer on the cryogen tube before slowly leaning against the doorframe. [b]“Ever hear the expression too much of a good thing can be bad?”[/b] Faremis asked, as a dark brow slowly rose. [b]“Violet tries to do good for everyone but herself and it’s just not good for her.”[/b] He then shrugged. [b]“But what can we do? We can’t change the way she is so we all go along with it hoping things will turn out for the better… But I think what she’s attempting to do now is going to be one big disaster and we’re all going to be caught right in the middle of another Jenova war.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve nodded, glancing at the timer. [b]“That’s why I wanted her to take some time away from ShinRa, but she just won’t. I can’t help but think something’s going to happen to her before she realizes it.”[/b] He then turned his attention back to the doctor. [b]“What are you getting at?”[/b] He asked, tilting his head a bit.[/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A serious, yet concerned expression crossed features as he looked to Reeve for a moment and then shook his head. [b]“She wants to resurrect Lucrecia in the same fashion as Sephiroth but she still carries Jenova cells and if left in an uncontrolled environment, things could become dangerous for both Violet and Lucrecia.”[/b] A light pause was given as a sigh was heard. [b]“And in order to do so, we have to exhume Jenova’s remains from the northern crater and merge them with Lucrecia. Once that process is complete, the cells in her body will become one with Jenova and Violet will have to use Holy to separate them.”[/b] Hues slid shut for a moment and then reopened. [b]“I told her she could use the lab once again.”[/b] He then facepalmed. [b]“I just couldn’t say no to her.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]A sigh was heard as Reeve closed his eyes and looked down. [b]“I knew it had something to do with Lucrecia, but…”[/b] he quickly lowered his voice. [b]“Jenova? It’s not like there are people wanting to use Jenova for nefarious purposes anymore, but it’s pretty dangerous on its own.”[/b] He finished before shaking his head. [b]“There are very few of us that can. She knows it and takes advantage of it to get her way. It’s like you said a minute ago…”[/b][/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"][b]“Commencing defrosting process final phase epsilon.”[/b] Was said as a tiny hand reached up to hit the large red button. Hues fell shut as a siren sounded a few times before the cryogen tube began to slowly drain. [b]“All personnel please report to your stations, repeat all personnel please report to your stations.”[/b] And with this, researchers began to scramble towards the draining tube.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A smirk crept across pale lips as he pushed himself away from the wall. [b]“Well good, then you can help her convince Rufus to let her unseal Jenova because even though it’s no longer a severe threat, you know what the president is going to say.”[/b] A light shake of the head was given. [b]“The man needs professional help…”[/b] That comment made Faremis want to chuckle, but he didn’t. He then pulled the clip board from underneath his arm and stepped over towards the tube; it was in its final defrosting phase and he figured all the talk of Jenova should end for the time being.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“That’s not what I meant.”[/b] He said with a sigh, facepalming. He shook his head and turned to watch the cryogen tube, but he didn’t move after that.[/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/108/thread" timestamp="1273951042" author="@shalua"][blockquote][font face="Trebuchet"][font color="660099"]….Thoughts. Pictures. Images were crawling through her mind again. Fire here and there, metal walls, people, electricity…This hadn’t happened since…she didn’t know. Everything was heating up now. The fire was all around her burning. It wasn’t exactly pain, but she remembered pain. However, she didn’t know what caused it. Even after everything cooled down, her head was still hurting. She heard voices chattering, and while she couldn’t make them out, the atmosphere was familiar. As the feeling of weightlessness left her, she opened her eyes, only to close them again. After a moment, she opened her eyes again, slowly, blinking a few times. She saw a small group of people just beyond her encasement, blurred by the glass wall. She had started to reach out to the glass when she heard a hissing noise. Seeing the door move, she tried to follow it, however, her feet didn’t follow, causing her to fall out, right into the arms of some people wearing white coats.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]A light smile was given as he kneeled next to the woman, arms slowly crossing as his head tilted slightly. [b]“Welcome back Miss. Rui, I’m Doctor Faremis.”[/b] He said low, offering her a hand but she didn’t take it. He shook his head lightly, looking up to Arianah. [b]“What’s her mental status?”[/b] Was asked as he the looked back to Shalua.[/font][/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"]Arianah looked to the woman for a moment as a light brow slowly rose. [b]“Her mental status is above average, age range between five and eight years of age.”[/b] Was said as she stepped over for a moment before going back to her work.[/font][/font]

[font face="Trebuchet"][font color="660099"][b]“F.f.fare…mis…?”[/b] She said slowly before shaking her head. She then lifted her head, staring into space for a while. [b]“Sh…Shel-ke.”[/b] She finally said, looking to the man in front of her, then the one that was approaching, a very familiar man dressed in blue. She knew him, but couldn’t place his name.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"][b]“Impressive…”[/b] He looked to Reeve and then back to Shalua as she mentioned another name. [b]“Shelke?”[/b] A dark brow slowly rose as he shook his head. [b]“Is that someone from your past? Can you tell me what you remember about her?”[/b] A concerned look crossed pale features and he pulled out a pen from his coat pocket and began taking notes.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve looked to Faremis, and then kneeled down. He was amazed, just seeing her alive and moving, but it seemed she had regained use of her left eye again. [font color="660099"][b]“Shelke is…my sister…”[/b][/font] He watched as she spoke again, then shook her head. [font color="660099"][b]“Is she…safe?”[/b][/font] She had asked, looking at him curiously. He then nodded, smiling just a bit. Shalua looked at both of them before trying to stand. [font color="660099"][b]“I’ve got to see her…”[/b][/font] Reeve sighed, shaking his head. [b]“Not today…”[/b] He said quietly at length, finding his voice.[/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"][b]“Oh, yes, I see now.”[/b] He said with a light nod. [b]“Reeve is a trustworthy executive – most of the time anyhow, so if he says Shelke is safe then you shouldn’t worry.”[/b] A light smirk tightened across pale lips as he slowly stood, offering Shalua a hand once more. [b]“Now, can you stand?”[/b] He asked as a dark brow slowly rose.[/font][/font]

[font face="trebuchet"][font color="660099"][b]“Reeve? Commissioner?”[/b] She asked with a gasp, looking to him. Yes, that’s right…That was him. Of course he’d know about Shelke. She then looked back to Faremis, nodding, and tried standing again. This time, she got it, though she still faltered a bit.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Not anymore, though. I’ll explain later.”[/b] The executive told her simply, nodding. There was a lot that had changed, even in the past few months. She wouldn’t like some of it, but he knew she’d accept things. He stood and moved out of the way to let Shalua leave when she was ready.[/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"][b]“Arianah, take Miss. Rui to the infirmary and get her settled in – I’ll be along shortly to speak with her a bit more.”[/b] Faremis slowly placed Shalua’s hand in Arianah’s before arms slowly crossed. [b]“This way madam…”[/b] The cyborg said, slowly pulling Shalua along making sure she didn’t fall. A light smile then crossed pale lips as he looked to Reeve. [b]“Well, the outcome is much better than I expected.”[/b] And then he thought for a moment as head tilted slightly. [b]“You know that little ‘project’ Violet is working on?”[/b] A dark brow rose as a rather devious look crossed pale features. [b]“Talk to Shalua because I want her to oversee it.”[/b] He slowly stepped to the door looking to his notes for a moment. [b]“Because I know just as well as you do that Vincent isn’t fond of me at all…”[/b] And with that, he left the room followed by a few of the researchers.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Indeed”[/b] Reeve replied, sounding relieved. He then nodded before watching Faremis leave. [b]“That would be for the best.”[/b] He said to himself before making his own way out.[/font]

[font face="trebuchet"][font color="660099"]Shalua looked around as she was lead along, taking in the formal interior of the building. She wasn’t sure if this was the WRO Headquarters or not. Either way, her vision was different and she still had a headache. She figured this would be resolved with some rest.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

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