escordvi | [ open ] Storms draw something out of us that calm seas don’t

Who: Cloud Strife & You
Status: Open
Where: Various
What: Catch all if needed; questboard things mainly
Warnings: TBA

🌩️ Seahorse Midwife

[ Thankfully after the first time being around the seahorses with Tifa, the creatures aren't as keen to knock Cloud over. They are, by far, less rambunctious. But maybe that's because Cloud has been coming as often as he can slip away to check up on them. Maybe to feed them, but don't tell anyone if you had managed to catch him in the act.

Either way, Cloud is here today like any other. Too bad that today is going to be much different than the others. Being requested to help the seahorses give birth.

Well he is standing there with a look about him like a vacant chocobo. Excuse him what? He is supposed to what?

Please save this dumbfounded ~~boy~~ man. ]

🌩️ Unconventional Couture

Not happening.

[ Meaning that Cloud is standing there, with his hands across his chest. Going undercover is one thing. Cloud will gladly go undercover to deal with illegal trade and whatever. The issue here it is starting to look like a situation that he had gotten himself into years ago. Aerith had been there to help him at the time and both she and Tifa had been witnesses to the results.

It had been downright embarrassing the first time. Now they want him to what again? Dress in gowns yet again? Cloud is about ready to walk out that door instead of deal with this. Again.

In a brothel. Again. ]

🌩️ Latte Love Story

[ Cloud's already got his hands full here. There's a man in the gondola. Shouting. Clearly drunk on something but Cloud isn't really paying attention to the full story here. Rather, the blonde stands with his finger pressed firmly between his eyes. It's as if he's trying to will away a potential headache - evaluating on whether or not this is really something he wants to deal with right now.

The problem is that the man is trying to stand. And he's not steady on his feet. So that means that the boat is rocking and there's the potential for the man to just up and fall out of it. ]

Cut it out. You're going to fall and then you'll really be sorry.

🌩️ Wildcard

[ My plotting comment can be found here! If you'd like to do something with Cloud then by all means go ahead and hit me up. I'm happy to write closed starters or just go with something you feel like throwing at me. Also would be happy to do the headless pumpkin if anyone is interested. Otherwise, Cloud will be avoiding ships as much as possible. So he can be found loitering around on any of the leviathans. ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Hold up.]

Wait, I didn't think you'd want me wearing something fancy too?

[He thought his dumb ass was just going to go dressed how he normally is. But he turns around and regards the racks of clothing...]

I'll have to find something that isn't a dress.

Did you honestly think that I was going to be the only one marching in there wearing "something fancy?" Not happening. If I'm going to, then you're coming with and you're going to look the part.

[ Sorry, Zack. That's just the way of things. Cloud isn't about to head out there and have people only gawking at him! ]

I'm going to pick it out.

[Zack crosses his arms with a bit of an amused smile.]

Alright, alright. And here I thought I was just coming along as your dashing paladin bodyguard or something.

[Pick away, Cloud.]

Zack... We're trying to sneak in. If you look like a Paladin, you'll get caught too.

[ So excuse Cloud as he picks something out and shoves it into Zack's chest. ]

[He grabs it as it's shoved at his chest.]

This, huh? Alright, I think I can pull this off.

[It might be a little tight in some places. But probably in all the right places. So Zack's going to start stripping right here on the spot to start getting dressed. He's a man who lived in the shinra barracks for a while, he doesn't care about modesty while changing much.]

[ SO HAS CLOUD BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN HE SHOULD - ]

I'll just. Step. Outside.

[ WATCH ZACK CHANGE!? So yeah. He's going to make the attempt to just. Slip. Out. ]

Sure?

[Zack doesn't even register what the problem is here. He's just half naked and then getting dressed into the outfit with a bit of a fuss. When he's done he smooths out the pants. It's a bit tight. But... It'll work.]

Cloud! How's this?

[ There might be a reason as to why it is tight? As in, that's kind of the point - to show off how good someone looks. And Zack looks.

Really... Really.

Really good.

And now he has to huff and look away some more. ]

Looks good enough.

[Zack adjusts the lapels. He looks like he's got the drip.]

Only good enough?

[He grins wolfishly. Then he comes up to Cloud and holds out a hand to him like a gentlemanly pirate would.]

Alright, shall we?

[Look at him acting fancy.]

You're going to attract attention. Probably charm some people out of information too which is the whole point.

[ Don't you dare get into the particulars with him, Zack, You know damn well that you look good and Cloud wants to just - ]

Are you really going to be an escort? Really?

[Zack still grins. The sad part is Zack totally knows he looks pretty good right now. And he does want to rub it in just a little ...]

I'll take a compliment where I can get it.

[He laughs.]

And yeah, that's the plan.

Now I never said it was a complement from me.

[ Cloud gives Zack a wry little smirk. He knows he is teasing the other. And he also knows what teasing Zack can bring out. ]

You're not gonna tell me I look good? Come on, Cloud. Don't hold out on me.

Are you really begging me to complement you? I didn't think you needed it that badly.

[ Since, you know. Zack must get it all the time. Complements and people telling him that he looks good. ]

[He sides right up to Cloud's shoulder, practically half leaning on him.]

Sure, I might not need a compliment. But hearing one from you? I'll take that.

Hmmm.

[ Cloud leans back. Just a little. He hums as though he's really thinking hard about it. ]

What's it worth to you?

What's it worth to me? It's priceless.

[Nudge nudge. Come on, give him the goods!!]

[ There's silence for a little while longer. Just to make Zack squirm.

And then, finally... ]

You look good, Zack.

[Come on... He can't stand the wait. It's making him antsy. If Cloud thinks he's ugly in this suit just say it--

Ah. Actually hearing it makes Zack quirk a smile.]

Thanks. That's all I needed to hear.

[He smooths out the jacket and then nods.]

Ready to hit the road and knock this fancy thing out of the park?

Edited 2023-12-30 04:21 (UTC)

[ That smile is what makes Cloud's cheeks flush. There's a gentle shove ~~gentle for the two of them maybe~~ as Cloud starts to march his way out. ]

Yeah. No telling how long our acting skills will hold up anyway.

[ Honestly, here's hoping that they'll get the information that the other Paladins need. If not, Cloud suspects that he will be a source of entertainment. ]

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