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[While he usually uses audio settings back home, this time he's going to use video. It might help if someone recognizes him, and not just by voice. Which is why everyone can see that he opted not to use the white jumpsuit (because who really would?), and instead used the clothes that he had found in the trunk. Thank god they gave him brushes, too, or his hair would be a mess.]

This connects to the network, yes? This is Tseng, Director of the Department for Administrative Research. ID Number 46952. [There's no confirmation after that, of course, and his eyes narrow.]

After awaking in room 03-04, I found the letter stating that Gaia had been destroyed. Unbelievable, of course, and whoever has decided to play this kind of prank can be assured that their pay will be docked.

[The collar, too, is a nice touch; just enough that it's annoying, and such a garish color.] I'm more concerned with someone touching my things, and somehow knowing what to pack in that trunk. They also left me without a lighter, if there is anyone willing to lend me one for a moment.

Any and all information from a reliable, spoken source, would be appreciated.

[End transmission.]

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[What is he supposed to say to him? "Sorry, old friend, but you were stationed in the Lifestream"? He isn't sure if this is his to tell.]

You were stationed in a place with no reception. I'm not sure right now is the best of times to go talk about the past. I've only just arrived.

[So, can you feel bad about pressing?]

[Well, at least he'd be more...gentle about it than Reno? It's not in either Reno's nature to be nice about things, and one of 'em nearly dropped the topic on Zack's head with all the subtlety of a rampaging Chocobo.]

No reception. Sheesh, you think they'd have upgraded those towers by now or something. [it's more of a thing to lighten the mood, since he does indeed feel bad about pressing. He'd honestly forgotten Tseng had just gotten here.]...You get the tour already? Or a headcount of who's here?

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[He'll find some way to bring it up. As soon as he can find the right words, and the right time.]

Most of them were destroyed, after a time, though that is still no excuse. [He gives a light lipped smile.]

I haven't gotten the tour, yet. I have gotten the headcount, however.

[Zack can be patient. He can shove it into the back of his mind until Tseng is ready to speak....even if the curiosity will gnaw at him until he gets an answer.]

And people call me lazy. [A sign and a headshake, but then he grins and nods once.] Then I'll come find you and give you that tour. No point in letting you get lost, man.

I'd appreciate it. Where should I meet you?

Floor thirty-nine. It's the last floor of the dorms, and it's got an elevator. It's faster than walking all the way down, lemme tell you, and--[he trails off, as if remembering something. Pardon the random topic change, Tseng!]

You did say you woke up in room 3-04, right?

That's right. Room 03-04.

[A wide toothy grin cuts a path across Zack's face. This is clearly the best news he's had for his entire stay.]

That makes us roommates. I've been bunking in 3-04 since I got here.

...You're in the same room as me. [This is not even a question, just a statement, but. No wonder the room was kind of messy.

This is a headache waiting to happen.]

Isn't that what I just said? [griiiin. Better get used to the mess, Tseng. The only thing that Zack keeps clean and orderly is his trunk, and that's because of Angeal's lectures about keeping his pack in good shape. Everything else...well. That's not important.]

You still outside that room? I can meet you up there pretty easily.

Yes, I'm still outside the room. For now. [He'll have to check his trunk again, see if there was some incense. Just in case.]

Ten minutes. [End feed. and that's the only warning Tseng's going to get that a puppy-missile has been launched. Because sure enough, ten minutes later, Zack comes bounding down the hallway like a puppy greeting his owner. At least there's no jumping?]

[If Zack had jumped him, Tseng wouldn't have any problems with flipping him over and kneeing him in the groin. Well. Maybe a little problem, and, truth be told, no one could be surprised by Zack. He was much too loud.]

...You look well. [And by well, he means not dead.]

[Nah. He'd have an easier time just sidestepping and letting Zack collide with the wall or something; less strain on the shoulders, you know?

Still, Zack does stop before any kind of collision can occur, and he's got a giant grin on his face. Man, it's good to see a friendly face around.]

You too. [grin. He isn't quite aware of the dead bit. Nope. Considering someone told him about a rural reassignment.] Though you definitely look older. How long's it been? A few years?

[Technically it is a rural assignment. Being put in the basement of ShinRa mansion is pretty damn rural, if you have to ask Tseng.]

It's been... a few years, yes. [Maybe more lines on his face. Longer hair. A few more wounds.]

...We'll be sharing a room, then? Seems a little small.

[Not an assignment, man. A prison. And a sucky one at that; they clearly don't know a thing about letting people get some fresh air. Or windows.

Tseng's getting a look now, while Zack takes stock of all the changes. Little things, mostly, but definitely enough to tell that it's been more than just a couple of years. Man...what has he missed?]

Nah, it's not that bad. Every room's like that, and there's four of us to a room, so you get used to it. [smile.] Kinda like staying in the barracks again, really.

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