[Zack had just left Aerith, feeling torn between his sense of duty and care toward her and his intense feelings for a certain redhead. It wasn't unusual for him to feel an inkling toward men but it was something he never acted on. Everytime he even thought about it, his father popped up in his head and looking stern and no nonsense. You'll marry a good girl, Zakkusu.

Whatever that meant. He was feeling hungry, he hoped the ride to Nibelheim included a stop or two along the way to a restaurant. He was happy though, because Cloud was coming along with them. He would get to see his bestfriend's hometown, and find out more about his past. Zack was nothing, if not nosey. He wanted to know everything there was about someone, down to the grit underneath their nails.

He leaned against the truck, waiting for Cloud to show up. Just one time, the little guy was late. Let him catch you calling him little guy... a voice whispered with a chuckle.

His stomach suddenly swooped and rolled, feeling it deep in his gut. He turned toward the sound of the rolling voice, the smooth grussing alto that resonated within.]

Yeah, he was getting antsy. Usually means he starts sparring against those that avoid him out of sheer fear.

[He paused, his breath uneven. When he really liked someone? He got nervous. Yes, he liked Aerith, even loved her but it wasn't as intense as these feelings. He ran a hand over his spikey hair and nodded.] It'll be fun, sure. No television probably, or ethernet. Real fun but it's a mission and I want to get to know more about my buddy, Cloud.

[He nods, crossing his arms.] I grew up in Gongaga if you remember. You're right, it is a reactor town to a point. It wasn't too hot out there. Boring as all hell, man but I grew to love history and science a little bit because of having nothing to do but study.

[That was what he usually did. He aced his schooling clear up until he left the place.]