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[animusangelus]

[The journal hadn't seemed important when he had first arrived. There were far bigger problems like...

Where the hell am I?! and Is this the Lifestream? Did I...die?

Even Cloud has to admit that if he is dead, it had to be the most anti-climatic death ever. He was only on a delivery, riding Fenrir to the outskirts of the city. He's not even sure how he could die from doing that.

No, something else is going on and he needs answer. That was the thought that finally drew him to opening the journal and beginning to dictate.]

So this is a castle. [Time to get the obvious out of the way.] I...didn't want to come here. Who brought me here? And why?

[He finds a chair and sits down, reclining with the journal in his lap. Only then does he continue.]

I'm Cloud Strife. [Does that mean anything?] I was making a delivery and -

Where is my motorcycle?

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[animusangelus]

And here I thought people would like Chocobos.

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[courageous_wit]

There's really no one around to teach them how to ride it.

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[animusangelus]

[So this falls on his shoulders?]

...fine. [He has a soft spot for kids and animals.] I'll see what I can do.

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[courageous_wit]

Brilliant! Thank you, Cloud.

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[animusangelus]

... [Awkward silence.] How long have you been here?

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[courageous_wit]

Two years this past July.

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[animusangelus]

Must be lonely.

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[courageous_wit]

Not at all! I have so many wonderful friends here, and the castle changing keeps me busy.

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[animusangelus]

So you've adapted. That's good. [He wonders if he will be able to do that.] I'll give it a chance.

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[courageous_wit]

You can come to me if you need any help.

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[animusangelus]

I'm not used to asking for help.

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[courageous_wit]

There's nothing wrong with it. You're new here; it's understandable to need direction.

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[animusangelus]

...guess not. [It's strange, he feels like those words are important. But who told him about that?] I'll figure it out.