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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

"For a moment? I suppose I could spare some time." He muses and then stops for a moment. "...What for, exactly?" Hopefully this wasn't like the time that He was forced to play pool...or poker. Or any of the other games that involved losing money from his already dwindling wallet.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

"Coming out with you is a step. Visiting Cid. Meeting with Nanaki. Even Reeve..." The last one was more reluctantly since the man usually spoke through a cat toy which made friendly dinners a bit difficult since the plush couldn't eat. Or could it..?

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

"...Well," he began. "I do enjoy literature, but I am learning to try new things." Slowly, of course. This was a delicate process that required a great deal of effort so he has to try and put in the work to be a normal person in a time that wasn't his own, having been asleep a few decades.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

"...My apologies," he speaks. "Were you looking for me?" His brow arched ever so slightly. He didn't really know why someone would be looking for him. He wasn't the most social person ever.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

He follows along with her, letting her guide him wherever she wished to go. "Do you get away from the bar often?" He asks, curious if she actually makes time for herself or if she is only going because he asked her to come with. "If not, you should.."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

|| I am not dead (yet). Been busy with work and getting used to new anxiety meds. Will reply to stuff ASAP.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Seeing that she wasn't going to reply made him blink a bit. It was amusing to see her so focused on something. "...I see," he responds and decides to just follow her. He could use more surprises in his life, so he just let her lead him wherever she wished to take him.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

"...Where is who?" He suddenly asked from behind her. Yeah, he did that a lot. Almost gave poor Cid a heart attack before just popping up like that.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

He nods, getting up to follow after her. He wasn't really great with socializing, but bonding with Nanaki helped him come out of his shell a bit more. That and the fact they had so many extroverts on the team made it hard to be introverted. "Where to? Your idea is probably better than mine."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Vincent didn't get confused often, but he found himself at a loss for words now. "...I was...going to ask you the same, actually." He admits, surprised. Perhaps she had psychic powers and hadn't been forthcoming about their existence. "I haven't had the chance to tour the city proper."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

"...Aside from sleep, did you have any plans for tonight?" He suddenly asks, curious about her schedule. Or rather, curious if it was free enough for her to 'leave her post' as it were. "If you're too exhausted...perhaps another time..." His words were soft, not really giving any information.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

"...That explains a lot. The people around here deserve a drink." He wasn't really awake for most things, but he knew the slimey underbelly of what was the ShinRa company. Rufus was moderately better than his father but that didn't matter much when people lost their homes...and more.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"...It's actually quite pleasant." He compliments. "So, no. I do not mind." Maybe it was nice to change up his formulaic routine every now and then. Not to mention after years of doing it, Red Wine can linger a little bland on the tongue. "Is this a common order lately?"

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

He nods. "I suspected as much. The cushions on your bar stools are deflated." He comments, eyeing the drink she had poured for him. He sipped it and closed his eyes to try and discern what it was. "This is nice... It's tropical." He didn't know about cocktails, but at least his taste buds worked.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"You don't have to trouble yourself. You have been doing that for people all day..." He speaks, finding her work switch was still clearly turned on. He sits down at the bar, and judging by the faint weight of it, it had received a lot of traffic today. "...Busy day?"

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

|| I'm gonna pretend I didn't hit the gif button

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

He looked down at himself to make sure. "...Yes I think so." He muses. Was that...a joke? "I told you I would come back to visit you again." With a faint nod, Vincent seemed almost...pleased? Maybe it was because he actually got to keep his promise or keep a promise, either one fit really.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

|| Learning to navigate this site still. Infinitely better than the alternative, but I'm still a novice. I do miss portraying multiple characters but maybe it's better that I stick to one even if my other FF muses are like "Hey man... What gives?"

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

@kingandlionheart.bsky.social He returned to the bar after closing as he promised he would. Mostly because he wanted to keep his promise but also because he didn't want to face a potential butt whooping from the woman who fought monsters with her bare hands. "...I kept my promise."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

He looks at the nearby clock. "...I will." Admittedly he had to go gifting shopping anyway. He wanted to get something for Shelke and Cid but didn't know what to get. Mostly because he hadn't shopped for others before this. But also because compared to Nanaki, everyone else was a bit difficult.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

"Glad I could help..." Despite that, he didn't feel like he did all that much. Or anything at all, really. It was like he was a child who was given a chore just to actually have something to do. "Do you need anything else?" He decided to ask just in case. As amusing as it was to play house maid.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

He carefully takes the duster from her, moving to the areas that needed dusting. Which, admittedly, were not a lot but it was something to help with. She kept the bar pretty clean, so he was done with his "chores" pretty quick. "Is that sufficient enough?" He asked, returning her duster.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

He thinks back to his coffin and the room he was in, and how much dust had accumulated in there since his 'nap'. "...I suppose I have had my fair share of battles," he admits. Mostly because he just wanted to be able to help his friend and perhaps relieve her burdens so she could sleep better.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"Ah.. then I shall make sure to be here on time," he agreed to her playful threat. "Do you need help cleaning before the bar opens...?" His question was earnest. He wasn't good at people so bartending was definitely not ideal, but he could at least help take some load off her shoulders.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Still trying to discern humor via text. After letting his allies know that Kalm had returned to a decent way after the DeepGround incident, he had received a pun text. "I guess you could say the streets are...Kalm..." He reread the message, trying to make sure he was getting it.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"...I remember how to keep a promise," he speaks suddenly after a brief moment of pause. If anything, keeping his word was something he was quite fond of sticking to, even if he failed at whatever he promised, the attempt was there. Visiting his friends was the least he could do.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"...I don't see why not." He admits. "I am sorry. I didn't realize how much time had passed." His concept of time was skewed, but not so skewed as to not realize he was kinda being a jerk. He had been gone for so long and knew it too. "I...promise." He adds at the last second, just to solidify.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"I will keep that in mind for next time. That you may be asleep on the counter," he muses. It was intended to be a joke but Vincent's flat tone made it sound like he would actually commit it to memory.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

He blinked. She was talking about him. That was quite obvious. "...That was not my intent. I was going to leave the gift on the counter. I didn't think you would be asleep on it when I visited."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Maybe it really was as she said. The coffee bringing the flush to her face and making her appear ill or flustered.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"...I see. You should get some rest while you can." He didn't buy it at all. Heat from the coffee? Even Yuffie couldn't get away with that excuse. He eyes the coffee cup. Admittedly he did scare her half to death out of a nap and now she was hurting caffeine to survive the day.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This time he noticed her reddening face. "Are you alright?" He asks for clarification. Maybe she was feeling ill from not getting proper rest. "Do you have a fever?" He double checked, just to be sure. He wasn't even trying to tease her, he was just concerned that he might have ruined her nap.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Admittedly that was a bit sad to hear. That he was the only one who visited recently. "Then... I'll come by more." It was a sweet gesture, offering to give her company. "In the day time, next time." He clarifies that he wouldn't always jumpscare her half to death every time he dropped by.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"Sorry if I made the conversation too heavy.." He muses, waving his hand dismissively as if it would banish the topic manually. "..Has anyone come by?" Surely he wasn't the only 'wanderer' of their friend group who came to visit. He was curious if he was the only one who took Cid's advice.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

"I find helping the victims who lost their friends and family to DeepGround...cathartic." This, of course, was mostly because he wanted to help Shelke make amends in a way. That and he felt guilty himself, for not being able to do more. His list of sins was vast, but he would correct it in time.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

In a way, he was doing okay. Mostly cleaning up the messes left by DeepGround. Which amounted to, more or less, reconstruction of lost houses and the like. It wouldn't bring back the dead, but it went a long way to help out things back together. "I've been alright. Taking it one step at a time.."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

"I'm glad the kids are doing alright," he comments and realized that it sounded like that included Cloud. Which, admittedly, Cloud could be included given that Vincent was significantly older than... Well... Everyone. "Me...? I..." He trailed off for a moment. How was he doing?

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

He finishes his wine, setting the glass aside. "How is business?" He asked, mostly because last time they all met up everything was going on with DeepGround. He really did need to visit the group more often... Time passed in the blink of an eye, and he was missing opportunities to make memories.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"...Okay, be careful." He comments just in case. He didn't bother commenting about her reddening face, mostly because he didn't wish to further embarrass his host. He had already nearly scared her out of her skin, so he didn't wish to further torment the poor girl.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

He has assumed it was because of his accidental scare rather than his appearance itself. "...as long as you're alright, I suppose it's fine.." He muses, more to himself than to her this time.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"Yes. He wasn't going to say hi for me and that I had to do it myself. Cloud expressed similar, only... Less colorful." He looks at her cup of coffee for a moment. "Is caffeine good for you if your heart is racing?" He asked, referring to her touching her chest only moments ago.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"...In his own way." He admits. Cloud wasn't the most talkative person either, but it was true that Vincent did need to show up more often. After all, he was part of the group even if he liked his alone time. "Cid was more...vocal." Now that was more believable from the comparatively louder man.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"..Revisiting old haunts." The words were kinda funny coming out of his mouth given the vampire jokes, but it was more of a healing journey for him. After everything. Sephiroth. The Tsviets. "Cid and Cloud said I should come in person. It's more...memorable than a phone call. So I did."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"Well, apologies all the same." He points out. A valid criticism given she likely only meant to take a moment to break and ended up out like a light. He sips the wine, taking a moment to roll it in its glass. "This is...nice. Aged well." He sips it and smiles ever so slightly. "Yes. Perfect."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"It's alright. You don't have to trouble yourself." Admittedly he didn't know what to bring, so he figured that various alcohols would suffice to help with business. "...You were asleep on the bar. Long night?" He asked, sitting down on one of the stools. He figured he could lend an ear to her.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

"...Late." Of course he wasn't going to mention how he got on the wrong train. It had been so long since he had been here that he ended up on the wrong side of the city. He holds up the key he was given so long ago. He never used it before, but clearly still had it. "Sorry to wake you."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

"...Yes. Cid said I should stop by and visit everyone." His gauntleted hand rose up, holding a small basket of goodies for her bar. He didn't know anything about what brands she used, but he knew that these were all cocktail mixers. "I brought these." Carefully, he sets the basket on the bar.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Vincent visiting was uncommon, even less that he came around the bar of all places. Red wine and a book under the cover of candlelight was all he ever needed. This, of course, didn't help the Vampire rumors. "...I can come back later, if you're tired?" He spoke, likely startling Tifa half to death.

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

"...That's not a bad idea." He couldn't deny that it had it's merit. Befriending others. He and Nanaki were already going to outlive everyone anyway. Such was Hojo's malignant curse. Couldn't hurt to pop in and see everyone else. "And...tell Shera I said hello...if you don't mind."

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Vincent Valentine @crimsonwinds.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

"I've been...okay." He had to be. Having a group to actually talk to, even if he was apprehensive at times, did cure some of the antisocial activity that permeated his life. "What about you? And the others?"

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