animus_network | 1 Petal

[ The last few hours had been a blur, Aerith could vaguely remember going to the City of the Ancients and she could somewhat recall going down a seemingly endless series of steps on a glass staircase, and maybe Cloud was there? But she couldn't quite focus on what had happened after that as she had been so rudely awaken by the sound of crashing and sensation of the room shaking.

The young Cetra sat up with a start, in an unfamiliar place and couldn't help but panic. She quickly scanned the room and spotted something that might just help her. A small device that resembled her PHS! Launching from the bed she had been ~~snoozing~~ laying on she reached for the object and began to fiddle with it, inadvertently turning the video broadcast system on. ]

Oh what was his number? Oh-seven... nine?

If I could just have my PHS with me this wouldn't be a problem! Who can remember strings of numbers like that? That's why they have address books in them!

[ A sudden thud against the tower walls caused her to stumble, at which point Aerith noticed herself displayed on her new PHS ]

Oh! That's me!

Is this sending out this is a video? Who's it sending it to? Maybe it's just broadcasting it to everyone? Well that's more sophisticated than what I used to but alright.

[ Aerith clears her throat and stumbles again as the room continues to feel the tremors from above ]

Hello?

Is anyone there? I think you have the wrong person, I'm not meant to be here right now.

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[ He's got a cut on his cheek that wasn't healing and isn't exactly happy to see her at that moment. It really isn't a good time. ]

Aerith! Where are you?

[ Oh but Cloud, Aerith is always happy to see you! ]

Cloud! I just knew you'd get my message.

What have you done to your face?! Has someone been attacking you?

[ And then she finally answers his question ]

Oh, I don't know where I am. Did something happen in the City of the Ancients? Did you bring me here? If you did you really should've waited until I woke up before going somewhere else!

Wait a minute, I'll see if I can open the door!

[ The view on the camera is now replaced of a shot of the ceiling as Aerith darts to the door, out of sight, opens it and quickly returns ]

I'm in room 1-07... Does that make any sense to you? Are you coming to get me?

This place is under attack. something is trying to knock it over and a piece fell on my head. [ His head is pretty hard though so outside the slice, he's fine. ]

...Yeah, something did, but I can't tell you now. You need to get to the lower levels. Can you do that? Go out of the room and find the stairs and go down.

I'll always come to get you. You know that.

[ She tuts and shakes her head ]

You need to be careful! Honestly, I leave you for five minutes and you're already bumping yourself!

[ A pause, she doesn't really like the idea of going out to find the stairs on her own ]

I suppose I'll be okay, I hope it's easy to find the stairs from my room.

I do know that, yes!

I had other things to worry about then my thick skull. [ Like making sure he had his swords with him, yes. ]

They should be right there... If you hang on a second I might be able to reach your room.

Well, you were always in the wars I suppose, but you should look after your head. Important things in there!

Should I wait for you?

My head's harder then this Tower. [ That's going to get a quick smile out of him in any case. Important things, yes. Like remembering her smile or Zack's laugh. ]

If I don't show up in a minute, just start moving. I'll try to catch up to you later.

Is that so! I suppose I chose the perfect bodyguard then!

I'm going to start going now, I'll see you there!

You did.

I'll see you later. Stay safe and... I missed you.

Oh Cloud!

[ He really said the sweetest things sometimes ]

I missed you too, but I was only gone for a day or two! I thought you'd meet me at the City of the Ancients but you were so slow!

...It's been longer for me.

[ A slight frown and then he shook his head. Later. ]

Get to safety and I'll meet up with you later.

[ She nods ]

Okay, I'll see you later then Cloud.

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