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[soldiernoclass]

[ 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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[soldiernoclass]

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.

[redcladidealist]

[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?

[soldiernoclass]

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

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

[redcladidealist]

[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?

[soldiernoclass]

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.

[redcladidealist]

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?

[soldiernoclass]

[ excuse pls Zack's hair is extremely sound and reasonable ]

Yeah... I, ah, might've overreacted.

[redcladidealist]

[ only reasonable if mako-spiked hair gives him a killer headbutt attack ]

Overreacted? So you don't have to worry about hurting other people if you run low on touch energy again?

[soldiernoclass]

Nah, not like that. But if I wait long enough, it seems like I just get weaker. So as long as I make sure to really overdo it, I probably won't hurt anybody.