A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes.

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The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out. You've left me in the dark. And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat. I tried to find the sound, but then it stopped.

I took the stars from my eyes and then I made a map, and knew that somehow I could find my way back. Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too. So I stayed in the darkness with you.

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[ His lips curled into a vulpine grin, and something smugly delighted melted into his features. He rolled his jaw as his brows perked with intrigue at the thought, watching a few infantry hands scatter now that the caravan was packed. ]

Yeah, I could get a little hoppy for that.

[ Reno was just satisfied to see one of the other Firsts finally getting off of their ass and attending a mission. So far as Reno was concerned, the trio had given up, and sloughed all of their troubles onto Zack. He'd watch them leave this one man to try and solve all of their problems and hold a crumbling department together.

There were details Reno knew even the Turks weren't privy too, things that they were too busy to investigate that might put the situation into context for an outsider looking into the department, but that didn't matter to him. Not after the state Zack had been in after coming back from Modeoheim.

If Zack finally had help on the field, he wouldn't complain.

But the rough hand along his cheek, that brief moment hung suspended in the air as bright green eyes flickered to sky blues through dark lashes. His breath caught, and the softness of the moment threw him off guard. His brows raised and his lips pursed at first, as if that would hide the flush of red blooming on his face.

His neck craned as he shifting to pull Zack moreso into the kiss, and an impish parting nip at one of his lips for the stolen intimacy. He made a little show of licking across his lips after to lap up the lingering taste of Zack's lips on his with a thoughtful hum. ]

What d'you mean, don't-make-it-back? There's two Firsts on duty and you're just pulling Turk work. Maybe clearing out some beasts.

[ A corner of his lips pulled into a pout. ]

Yeah, she's been making eyes at you alright, but I wouldn't be bothering if I wasn't serious. I didn't wanna just stand by and let you be the one that got away, yo.

[ He looked forward at the trucks, brows knitted as he spoke through his pout. ]

There's fuck all to do out in Nibelheim, just take some time for yourself and figure out what you want. Y'know--get some of that fresh middle-of-nowhere air to clear your head.

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[He laughed, his joke seemed to get up to Reno's statement. He smiled soft and warm, as Sephiroth disappeared around the corner. He'd be back, he had no choice but to go if he wanted to earn his keep. Zack hated the sound of that but that's usually what the higher ups said. Do it or no pay. Whatever, he could handle going without being paid if they ever tried to send him on a mission he didn't agree with.

Zack would never admit it was too much to handle, he found himself enjoying the long hours of work. He was just grateful to get this mission, because it meant hanging with his little buddy and Seph. They would have a begonia of fun in a little bit. It was just going to be a long boring drive there.

Zack watched as Reno's licked his lips and he seemed happy with the kiss. Zack was happy he didn't overstep his boundaries or else he'd feel like an ass for kissing the redhead.]

I know, just...got a feeling it's not a routine mission. I'm usually right about such things when I get the feeling in my gut. Sometimes I'm wrong though, ocassionally.

[Zack grinned, looking at his kissed bruised lips. He did that. Fuck Yeah. He wanted to reach over and run his thumb over Reno's lips but decided against it. He would do it later, at another point in time.]

I know. I do love her, but... [he shrugs, trailing off.] She's a light in my life when shit goes wrong but hey, so are you.

[Zack turned his head following Reno's line of sight, he saw Sephiroth coming back now with two infantrymen in tow. Something told him they might need more than that but they'll be fine. He was probably worrying for nothing.]

I will. I'll bother Cloud the whole time, make him give me a tour of town. God knows my little buddy will be a good tour guide.

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[ There was clearly a struggle, that much Reno could see. Something that ate at Zack and kept him at odds between the two of them--between himself and Aerith. He had his own thoughts as to why, but knew he wouldn't have the whole picture.

He shifted his weight from one leg to the other, arms folding loosely over his chest as he watched Sephiroth round the corner again, letting the Infantrymen rattle off a list of completed preparations to the elder First.

He brushed off the way hearing Zack say he loved her still had his ribs crushing his chest. That 'but' was a whole conversation for another time, and gave him a little more context to whatever sword was hanging over Zack's head, even if he came no closer to any answer. ]

If something goes wrong, just give us a call, yo. We'll be there. In the mean time just worry about whatever it is you guys from the boonies do. Y'know, like swimming in lakes and worrying if that's algae or a snapping turtle you're feeling.

If you get Sephiroth in the water, you better get photo evidence.

[ He jostled Zack again with his elbow, a thin taunt to veil the way he brushed up against the SOLDIER to get a quick goodbye in with all the eyes around. Sephiroth answered with assurances that the weather wouldn't permit for any such excursions, and called for his teammate to be ready to head out. ]