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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 8h

//Welp, safe to say Cloud will have a few bites on him. Nothing bad, haha He’s not that good with anything that isn’t Fluffy (Tifa’s cat) or a chocobo so good luck to Cloud this time—

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//Cloud always ends up on animal care duty. 🤣 Here’s hoping the puppy isn’t going to be as bratty as certain cats have been in the past. That way Cloud won’t have issues dealing with a puppy or dread it xD

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 9h

Didn’t even smell alcohol on the Turk. “Anyway, lemme help you tidy up while you decide about breakfast. I’m all for ordering in. Saves the hassle of going out.”

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bonds against him. Maybe that’s why he’s so guarded and uncertain about getting close to anybody. “You seem fine. I dunno. I guess something seemed off last night? Did you drink or something before I showed up?” He wouldn’t criticise if it’s simply that— Though Reno didn’t seem drunk. Cloud

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It’s brief, but the hint of annoyance is there. Being reminded of his defeat against the silver stung as much as his injuries. “It’s not the first time. Prob’ly wont be the last. I’ll just get stronger— Not let him get into my head.” Easier said than done. Sephiroth used all his weaknesses and

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Reno probably drank. That much he can convince himself. There’s the vape, too. Now he’s wondering what else the red-haired male might’ve partaken in prior to his arrival. Slowly, the blond slides himself off the bed, body stiff and a tad sore, before following Reno like a chocobo to watch him.

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ready to openly admit to what’s going on? It could bring both of them more trouble than they can handle right now. “You good? After last night, I mean.” Cloud knew something had been off outside of that tenderness displayed, but the topic was a difficult one for him to approach.

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makes an effort to sit up in the bed, contemplating his next move. He wasn’t too hungry right now. If Reno wanted coffee, though? It seems heading out is unavoidable. Their unique relationship was supposed to be a secret. If anyone recognised the ex-SOLDIER strolling with the Turk before they’re

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 14h

“Not like I could with how you clung to me like a koala.” The blond didn’t want to leave anyway; not that he’d admit it. Not in his current shape. Going out meant either being seen or drawing in danger. Neither of which he’s in the best form to deal with today. Still, he’s wide awake by now and

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 17h

//Used to do the exact same! Just took a rock to the cement and would draw on it. 🤣

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//Used to do that S soooo much in primary school. Talk about a throwback.

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rather early and the idea of heading out had crossed his mind, Cloud opted against it. If anyone was up and saw him around Reno’s apartment? He worried what hell it might cause. Instead, he’ll just stay still in the other’s arms, refraining from agitating his healing form or the sleeping Turk.

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due to the drink he’d had and the potions nullifying the pain? He couldn’t be sure what actually paused it, but it took time for last night to fully come back to him. When it did? Cheeks began to heat up with the realisation of where he was and who he’d gone to for help. Even though it was still

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duration of the night. It was strange. Pleasant dreams enveloped him this time as opposed to the usual nightmares. A pleasant slumber aided in having the injured blond rest easy. When morning came, he became increasingly aware of a body hugging on him. Last night felt like a blur. Perhaps it was

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As anticipated, Cloud took a little longer to fall asleep. He wasn’t used to having the comfort of another. As pleasant as this felt, he needed a while to adjust. Around ten minutes went by before Cloud’s eyelids felt too heavy and he succumbed to sleep. He was out like a light; not moving for the

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 22h

//Asdfghjkl thank you for being fine with it! (I overthink with my oc aaaaaa) Thank youuuuu! There’s no rush! My brain is genuinely just too mushy to do a starter right now. 🥲 Plus I enjoy winging it based off whatever starter/setting others do, haha

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Gives a slight shake of his head, staring at his own cards. “No, I don’t.” He’s totally lost on this game and how it works since it’s not Queen’s Blood.

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

make the effort of getting into bed less painful and allowed him to lay down besides Reno without too much hassle. “G’night.” A yawn slipped out, though the odds of him dozing off immediately were slim. It would take a few minutes at the very least. Especially since he’s still growing accustomed

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

finally calling it a night. He felt drained still despite having dozed off a while ago. That nap, if it could be considered one, did nothing for him. Once ready to call it a night, Strife walked into the bedroom and settled on the edge of the bed with slow and precise movements. The potion helped

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The task of brushing his teeth only took Cloud a few minutes to accomplish. Almost immediately afterwards he felt slightly better since he’s both physically clean and had the opportunity to take care of himself. He set the toothbrush aside, went to relieve his bladder and wash his hands before

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gave in, eyes drifting to the cookies just to take one. It’s something to do, even if it wasn’t providing much of a distraction from the thoughts swimming around in his head.

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luck with Rufus? He just wasn’t one to do much of anything unless prompted to. Talking? He’s not great at it. He comes off as harsh or struggles to maintain a conversation. Still, the inkling to say anything is there. Cloud felt restless sitting around in silence and doing nothing. He eventually

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Cloud wasn’t like most people. For as long as he could remember, he’d always been quiet and reserved around others. This only seemed to strengthen over the years after signing up for ShinRa, presumably becoming a SOLDIER and then quitting. Adding on the recent hell he’s endured after testing his

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

“This one’s for Ifrit. Not a fan of fire, but… This one’s the first one I got from a late friend.” Cloud held the materia out, trusting Cid wouldn’t try anything absurd with it. “Not everyone can use materia, let alone these. Takes a lot of energy and overuse can leave a person exhausted.”

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“Yeah, I do. Hold on a second.” He pulled the buster sword from his back after coming to a halt once more, popping out a red spherical object that had been slotted into the steel. The object itself looked like any other materia with the only notable difference being the colour.

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“Make us a little more complicated, but I’ll save the drivel for later on once we’re able to relax.” Although not everyone could use materia, Cloud didn’t find it too strange he could call upon legendary entities of sorts to fight alongside them in battle. To him, it just a stronger materia.

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

She’d be in her early 20’s and just be trying to survive being treated like garbage as not only a slave, but a dominant. Likely spent most of her life as a mere weapon after losing her home. 🥺 Asdfghjkl but enough of me rambling— could I maaaybe request a lil starter? 👉👈

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

//Oh! I forgot about that! I knew he’s a frost wolf but forgot he’s a descendant of sorts! 😭 There was a few other summons I was eyeing, but my love for wolves kinda won out, haha. So as long as you’re absolutely ok with me going with that idea, I’ll toss her 16 AU your way!

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

then I wanna toss her at Cid! Could say the blight destroyed the town and Fenrir came out to play a while later. Unsure if word would’ve spread across the lands for various parties to try and grab or help her— 👉👈

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//Another Eikon is tempting indeed! I don’t know any of the other summons outside the main 8. But perhaps Fenrir? I do love wolves! It’s also wind like Garuda if memory serves! 🤔 A summon was really all that held me back from going along with using t in 16. But if you’re ok with what info I have

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As you can tell the idea got squashed by Rising Tides dlc (HATE that boss battle at the end 😒) so I dunno what to do with her story </3

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//I DONT HAVE HER VERSE WRITTEN FOR IT ANYMORE BUT THE OC I HAVE MANY FANDOMS FOR IS @redheadedrai.bsky.social I had her as grow up in a rundown town, family hid what she was (host of Leviathan). Cue powers awakening, town being flooded and Holy Empire branding/taking her as a weapon and slave 🥺

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

//Suddenly remembering I still need to redo my FFXVI verse for Raika because I made it so lame/unoriginal and before playing a certain dlc (which retconned the idea instantly). 😭

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Leslie Kyle @slumscourier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Leslie Kyle, private investigator, father, scallywag and security advisor for hire. Co-owner of a winery/restaurant in Kalm. Hit me up for seats.” ✅ FFVII RP Account ✅ MV/AU friendly. ✅ 18+ Writers only ✅ DMs Open for OOC only 🚢 REOPENING SHIPS. 🚫 Lewd without DM request. Please repost and like!

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Tseng Turk @tsengturk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

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and probably wouldn’t rest much regardless. If any ‘big’ monsters showed up? He’d deal with them. “I just want to visit the church. Pay my respects to Aerith. . . And Zack. Besides, someone’s gotta tend to her flowers. I can’t imagine anyone else does ever since Geostigma was cured.”

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the offer for paid accommodation elsewhere. His own self destructive nature was beginning to return just from being in Midgar. Cloud really can’t help it. “Money’s not an issue. I know I undercharge, but it’s not the reason I want to hole up here.” Danger didn’t faze him. He’s a light sleeper

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Cloud didn’t bite back at the snappiness. No point when they were both going through enough by being in Midgar. He just wanted to finish up and take a break for the day seeing as this was the easiest of the days to come. Cloud followed in tow with the box still in hand, simply shaking his head at

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affording certain luxuries would require cutting corners with day to day life. )

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I’m not— I don’t think I’m /that/ ignorant that I’d be taken advantage of. I know I do stupid shit… like getting into trouble, drunk a couple of times and so on. But I’ve learned from that! ( Or, he hopes so. As for funds? Well, he’s not about to admit he undercharges all the time and that

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. . . Yeah. I know. And I’m still sorry. ( He could apologise a thousand times over with sincerity but it didn’t make him feel any less guilty about his actions. Part of him still felt she hadn’t believed his piss-poor confession when the arguing broke out, either. )

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I don’t know how to really navigate a phone like his— or yours. It’s what landed me in that awkward mess to begin with. And as I tried to explain, it’s not like my phone can play that sort of content. . . . Guess I have to invest in one just to learn in free time. And hope I don’t break it.

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Please don’t. I’ll feel worse. ( Mumbling the words, face flushed. ) This is embarrassing… Appreciate the help, though. I’m not sure where to start with any of it. And I do need to learn sooner or later in case I someday.. ah… do that. ( Shaking the thought from his head. )

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I feel like this is a trick question to see if I was gawking at you… ( Clears his throat. ) A-Anyway, I didn’t mind either. Both were fine and enjoyable. So, uh, is there anything that switches the focus between both..?

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. . . Oh. You heard that. ( Now he’s feeling awful. Awkwardly rubbing the back of his head and averting his gaze in shame once more. ) I felt I had no choice. And I haven’t seen regular p— I mean, you know… Maybe it’s better I just shut up.

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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇͟𝐎͟𝐋͟𝐋͟𝐎͟𝐖 @loyalmercenary.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

. . . So he’s safe? Not like he’s hurt any of this particular tonberry’s friends.

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