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[ Video? With her hair as dishevled as it was? Not likely! Aerith was quite happy sending out just her voice, which sounded just fine! ]

Do monsters attack this place very often? I wasn't expecting that at all! But then I bet nobody knows what I was expecting.

So, I've found what looks like a food hall and there are things here I actually recognise! All I need is Tifa to mix some cocktails then I'll forget that I've been brought to strange place that's being attacked by huge, flying whales.

Does anyone want to come with me?

[ There's a pause in which you can almost hear her smiling ]

It'd be just awful if I had to go on my own.

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Monsters attacking, I would not say is common but there are many monsters that roam the halls during the night.

[Legolas chuckles softly.]

Iluvatar forbid a young lady go unaccompanied.

[The question is whether or not Haldir plans on mothering him some more after Legolas got his leg broken.]

[ Have a grin for that. And there he goes, right to work. ]

Sounds like you've got need of an escort then. I think I'd be up to the task. Wouldn't be a proper gentleman to let a sweet little bird like you go on her own if you ask me.

I'm Ronald. What's your name?

I do not have sufficient data to be able to give you an answer.

However, I would not mind escorting you to safety should that be the case.

Nope. There's monsters that come out at night, but this is the first time they just...did that kinda thing. Never seen one that big before, either.

[Don't mind the yawn, Aerith. He doesn't find this or you boring...he's just been sleeping in a corner lately and it's not good sleep. Corners are hard.]

If you're in the cafeteria, you should just stay put, Aer. Safest place right now.

*Someone still hasn't figured out how to do voice without video. He's not inclined to, honestly, or he would have.*

That's the first time I know of something like...that happened. There are monsters that roam the tower otherwise, but only in any significant number at night.

Monsters are in the halls at night? That's terrible! What if I want to get up for a midnight snack!

And you're quite right, Iluvatar and anyone else forbid that I go alone! That would be just awful!

Why? Are you offering to go with me~?

Oh!

[ Aerith clicks on the video, she looks a little disheveled but otherwise there's a relatively pretty Cetra on the other end of the line! ]

I'm Aerith, nice to meet you Ronald! Are you going to take me to food hall then?

[ You can't see her, but Aerith is swooning at the incredibly cute voice she's hearing ]

Oh! You'd like to come with me? Of course!

You know, I wish I had my staff with me!

[ That's right Zack, Aerith has a staff and she fights pretty good these days ]

And I'll be here, trying all the food. There's some really weird looking things here!

Everyone's been telling me that they only come out at night but I think that's scarier than if they were out in the day time!

[ Then, Sertoria will gladly keep talking! ]

Affirmative. It would be my honor to do so. Where are you currently residing?

Give 'em enough time to fix the workshop and I'll figure something out to get you a new one...don't think we're getting anything back from the dorms anytime soon.

[When he's more awake, he'll make note of the fact that, hey, she mentioned a weapon in the first place, but right now? Right now he's trying to keep his brain from freaking out again. Weird things?!]

Don't eat anything that's bad for you, okay? You don't wanna get sick around here...[another yawn.] ...Trust me on that.

In a way...but this tower would be unlivable if the worst was active all day.

An "honor"? Really?

[ She chuckles warmly ]

You're too cute! I'm in the food hall, canteen, whatever people are calling it. You should come and meet me here!

[ And what does Aerith take away from that conversation? The advice? The offer to make her a weapon? No, she takes away one thing only ]

Zack, are you tired? You keep yawning at me.

It is my duty to help others, no matter what the cause is.

[ Ah, hell. Sertoria switches to video so that Aerith can see her smile. ]

Affirmative. I will be there shortly. [ And the cute comment goes right over her head. ]

[ Well Aerith decides that this is not the most cheerful of conversations and decides to change it ]

Hey, you're pretty cute! You want to come and try some Midgar barbecue platter? It's the one they had in wall-market not that you probably know where that is... but it's not too bad!

[ Not Aerith feels obligated to turn the video on too! And with her hair looking such a mess, how terrible! ]

Okay! I'll save you some of the Banora white apple juice if you like!

[Oh, Aer. He loves you so. Your concern is touching, too.]

Huh? Oh, sorry. Didn't sleep so good last night. [his tone changes; he's obviously smiling now.] I'm okay, though. Don't worry.

[ Remember what Aerith had said about not wanting to sound like a mother?... ]

Oh Zack! You have to look after yourself! I knew you'd be tired from carrying me! Why haven't you found a proper bed and eaten something!? Or have you?

[Oh, yes. He also remembers saying that she'd make a great mother and this is just more proof. He also kind of feels the need to calm her down so don't mind him; he'll just be jibber-jabbering at 90 miles an hour now.]

I already ate, and drank some water, and I napped on a bench. But the only beds around here are in the infirmary upstairs, and those...well, other people need 'em more. [a pause while he takes a breath, then he continues.] And you don't have to feel bad or anything; carrying you was easy. It's the fighting I've done since that's the hard part.

[ Well, he succeeds in calming her down... slightly. ]

Hmm, okay then. Well, you should find somewhere to sleep properly when you can!

[oh good. Slightly calmer is good.]

I will. I promise. [and now for a random change in topic!] How 'bout you? You holding up okay?

Oh I'm just fine! I'm looking at all the food that's been put out for us and trying to decide what to have!

[ She doesn't care. She was told that beauty comes from the inside. ]

...Ah. I regret to inform you that I am unable to drink or eat anything.

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