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[ The second time around, these terminal things are a little easier to figure out. Zack still hasn't gotten the hang of their finer workings (see: anything other than Record and Send), but at least he's past the fifteen minute delay stage.

And he hasn't smashed anything - there's that. Technically, he's still in debt for the last computer he touched. But that's beside the point. ]

I didn't think it'd be this hard to find a decent weapon shop around here. They're usually front and center, y'know? [ Right next to the Items Shop and the Inn, generally. This is very basic city planning. ]

But I probably should've guessed. There's not exactly a lot around here to fight... [ Which is weird, and makes life a little boring - but it definitely isn't a bad thing. He shrugs, flashing the screen a lopsided smile. ] So what I'm saying is, if anybody out there's had better luck, I wouldn't mind a recommendation or two. I can't be the only one who wound up here unarmed, right?

Oh, yeah, and uh... [ He runs a hand down the back of his neck, looking around indecisively (as if that's doing anything to hide the faint hint of color climbing in his suddenly uncomfortable expression). ] If somebody wouldn't mind holding my hand for a while, I'd appreciate it, too. I kinda let that get away from me.

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[Hugs = uncool. End of story, he's bigger so there.]

[...wut.]

Called 'I move'? How do you move with that gross meatsuit?

Ow! Hey! Okay, you're great!

[Come on, Zack, give his head a break! A guy can only take so much.]

But I'm not gonna say that you're the best! [Aiming another shot right under the crook of Zack's shoulder and arm!] Maybe you should tell me I'm the best instead!

No, it's just-- not what I was expecting, is all.

[She tugs on her hair absently, strands coiling around her fingers in a nervous gesture. She gives the chairs a sort-of surprised look, but doesn't comment, instead settling down with a primness that is probably unexpected, considering her armor.]

Gongagan? I've never heard of any kingdom that sounds like that- I'd ask if it's near Chon'sin, but all things considered, you probably don't know where that is either.

[ Being bigger doesn't make him right!!! ]

In my- What? [ He's just going to go ahead and make sure he doesn't have anything weird on him. Because he's pretty sure he's not wearing any meat... ]

Kingdom? [ Okay that's hilarious. His slightly incredulous look turns into a laugh, and Zack shakes his head as he slumps into his own seat (with no amount of primness). ]

Gongaga's just a little village. A few huts, a lot of dirt, and a big jungle - and a reactor, of course. Most people don't know it's there, to begin with.

Is, uh, Chon'sin where you're from?

Not a chance!

[ Though he does stop harassing Lloyd's hair, at least for the moment, when that last attack briefly incapacitates him. It's hard to laugh and remember to be very, very careful at the same time. ]

I will be the bigger man and offer you a truce, though.

[Yes it does. Deadlock's logic is irrefutable.]

You know. All that gross stuff on your endoframe.

[Vague gesture with a side of 'ewwww' face.]

[ RUDE ]

...I don't think I have one of those.

[ Your big alien words are confusing sir ]

Oh- well, I'm just used to people saying what kingdom they're from before anything else.

[Severa's face immediately flares red- gotta love how much a blush shows when you're a redhead- and she ducks her head some.]

Though... reactor? What's that?

[A pause, and then she adds-]

No, I've only visited Chon'sin- I'm from the kingdom of Ylisse.

We don't have any of those, where I come from. [ Unless they're imaginary kingdoms in silly plays.

He shrugs, smiling a little at her renewed blush. If she keeps that up, she's going to be in danger of passing out from the head rush. ] Reactors are kind of our trademark, though, I guess. They're big ugly buildings full of pipes and gears, and somehow all that stuff refines mako into power the people can use.

It's all pretty high-tech stuff. [ Which means he has no real idea how it works. But that hardly seems necessary, now. ]

What's Ylisse like?

[It's almost on Lloyd's tongue to make a quip about how Zack's only offering this truce with Lloyd's fingers threatening his ticklish spots, but you know what? Maybe a truce isn't such a bad thing.]

I guess I could be just as big a man and accept it. I'll drop my hands if you let go of my head. Deal?

[ After a moment of sincerely affected consideration, Zack nods, and releases his hold. ]

Deal. I'm glad you could see things my way.

Probably not. I wouldn't really know.

So… First Class, huh? Sounds like you made it pretty high up.

As a matter of fact, there's no rank higher.

[Once Zack lets go of him, Lloyd pulls his hands back and straightens up.]

Heh, I'm just going easy on you until we have our match.

[Grinning, he runs a hand through his hair in a vain attempt to ruffle the locks back into place. Underneath the teasing, though, there's a hint of genuine concern still in his eyes.]

You feeling any better?

Then what do you have?

[Kingdoms are not silly, Zack they are v important ok.

--and don't worry she actually does that with enough frequency that she's pretty used to it.]

That sounds like kind of an awful thing to have in your village, honestly.

[But home is home, she supposes.]

It's a big country, with a lot of open countryside and a royal family that really goes out of their way to protect it. [Never let them know she said that.] It's a pretty great place.

No Gold Class or anything? Sounds pretty sweet, though.

That mean you got some tricks you could share? Assuming we ever find something to practice with.

Gold Class? That sounds more like a top-ranking chocobo than a soldier.

But I guess could probably teach you a few things you don't already know.

I dunno - towns?

[ He shrugs. THEY'RE JUST VERY SUPER UNORGANIZED ON HIS WORLD chaos reigns.

And that's kind of reassuring maybe (except not at all).

At least her unsurprisingly apt opinion of mako reactors gets another laugh out of him. ] It kind of is. Unless you're in Midgar, a reactor usually means there's nothing else around for miles.

[ Which, yes, doesn't mean he loves his home any less - but it does do a good job of uglying up the landscape. ]

Sounds peaceful. No big cities or anything?

Sure.

[ It's okay Lloyd he won't tell anyone about your weakness for compassion. Or laugh too hard at the mess he made of that already confusing hairstyle. ]

Actually... I do, yeah.

You think so? What'd you choose, then?

[perking up] Yeah? Anything you could show me now?

Well, I guess what works for Ylisse doesn't work for everyone.

[Though she thinks that sounds like a recipe for a lot of trouble, especially with regards to criminals and brigands.

She only goes slightly pink when he laughs this time, and frowns a bit, curious.]

Are they really so terrible?

[Because that sounds really depressing to her.]

But I mean... there is the capital- Ylissitol- but other than that and a major port town or two, most places aren't terribly big.

Good.

[Hey, it isn't any more confusing than Zack's hair is. He'd better not laugh, or Lloyd might have to get revenge.

You know, if Lloyd cared all that much.]

Good enough you think you won't crush anyone?

It depends on your point of view, I guess. The power they supply makes peoples' lives easier, but... The company in charge of them does a lot of bad things, too. I grew up near one, so I always thought of them as a necessary evil.

These days, I'm not so sure I wasn't on the wrong side of that one, too. [ As wrong as he was about everything else, it wouldn't be such a shock.

Waving over a passing waiter with his free hand, he grins away that briefly sobered expression. ] Ah, hey, order whatever you want, okay? Since it's on me.

If I had to pick a title for myself? I don't know - but it'd definitely be cooler than that.

[ He shrugs, shaking his head. ] Sorry. It's probably not a good idea to try 'til I'm back in fighting shape.

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