[All that's here? Is a long list of various notes he's picked up about Martel from stalking the journal. This is what happens when Reno learns of your engagement from someone else, Yuan]
[and at least he can't transform into a ~sexy version of her and then pee off the roof in front of the guy she's supposed to be seducing for a mission. unlike. some people.
A Turk needs a favor from a SOLDIER? [Not that the designations have even mattered here, but he can't help but tease.] That'd be two you owe me, after helping with the bar. Talk to me.
...you do realize Tseng once told me I'd suck at doing the whole Turk thing, right? [Well, not in that exact wording, but the meaning is there.] Who are we talking about?
Never gonna live that one down, am I? [Especially not with Angeal here.]
Martel and Yuan? Yeah, I know them -- know her better than him, to be honest. [Pause. Pause, pause, pause.] I'm, uh, guessing you found out about the wedding?
Well, what do you need to know about her? [He's smiling because it's kind of nice to know something a Turk doesn't.] Mmm, she mentioned that they wanted to keep it quiet.
Yeah, I... Yeah. He really doesn't like you too much. [The question's there, in between the words he does say, but Zack isn't going to outwardly ask what might have gone on after his... well, after his death. That's a conversation for another day.]
She's a good person. Real good. Just... sad. [A pause.] But she really loves Yuan, you know?
He has his reasons. They aren't unfounded. [That's pretty much all he'll say for it now. Turks understand exactly why they are hated, and accept it. But that story is for another day]
Right, right. [Sad is a very interesting note, wonder what's up there. But weirdly? Not prying there] Just humor a Turk, will you? He's an old friend.
Heh. [Translation: not gonna ask. Zack's content to be friendly with both of them, even if they don't like each other.]
He must be, if you're going to this sort of effort. Seriously, I probably already know whatever you want. She's... I met her on my first day here. She's a friend.
[Oh well that's depressing. He sighs and gets to his point]
Unfortunately, it's more than if she's just a good person or friendly.
Let's just say Yuan's got a history that'd even make a Turk pause. So I wanna make sure he has something real. [And you know, not lie fest 2012] So information on her alone won't be all I need, need to know how they are together.
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[Reno]
[Ino]
[Reno]
Who is it?
[Ino]
Martel Yggdrasil.
[Reno]
[Ino]
Five said she's marrying Yuan.
[Reno]
Ehhhh?! No way!
[Ino]
[HE KNEW YOU'D UNDERSTAND LITTLE SIS]
[Reno]
[Ino]
I don't know. Yuan didn't say a thing about this to me.
[Reno]
So he's trying to keep it a secret, huh ... But how did Five know, then?
[Ino]
[Reno]
Well, I'll do some digging and see what I can find! She seems like a nice person from when we met, though.
[Ino]
Yeah, haven't seen anything bad about her. But still, knowing is always best.
[Reno]
[Ino]
[Reno]
[Ino]
The other person I asked was often called "the puppy" back home, so...be sure to watch out for that.
[Reno]
[Ino]
[Reno]
[Ino]
[Reno]
... glancing at the filter]
"Zack Fair"?
[Ino]
Yeah. Know him?
[Reno]
It sounds familiar, yeah. We probably talked once or twice in the past.
[Ino]
[Reno]
A Turk needs a favor from a SOLDIER? [Not that the designations have even mattered here, but he can't help but tease.] That'd be two you owe me, after helping with the bar. Talk to me.
[Zack Fair]
Yeah, yeah- I'll remember. I need you to get to know someone that's marrying a friend of mine. She's going on the expedition with you.
[Reno]
...you do realize Tseng once told me I'd suck at doing the whole Turk thing, right? [Well, not in that exact wording, but the meaning is there.] Who are we talking about?
[Zack Fair]
Martel Yggrdasil. She's engaged to Yuan Ka-Fai- also known as "Old Man".
[Reno]
Martel and Yuan? Yeah, I know them -- know her better than him, to be honest. [Pause. Pause, pause, pause.] I'm, uh, guessing you found out about the wedding?
[Zack Fair]
Then that's a good start. [a snort] From a mutual friend, yep.
[Reno]
Well, what do you need to know about her? [He's smiling because it's kind of nice to know something a Turk doesn't.] Mmm, she mentioned that they wanted to keep it quiet.
[Zack Fair]
Just whatever you think would be good to know, use your best judgement.
[Reno]
She's a good person. Real good. Just... sad. [A pause.] But she really loves Yuan, you know?
[Zack]
Right, right. [Sad is a very interesting note, wonder what's up there. But weirdly? Not prying there] Just humor a Turk, will you? He's an old friend.
[Reno]
He must be, if you're going to this sort of effort. Seriously, I probably already know whatever you want. She's... I met her on my first day here. She's a friend.
[Zack Fair]
Don't take this the wrong way...but aren't you friend with like...everyone you meet?
[Reno]
[Zack Fair] 1/2
Unfortunately, it's more than if she's just a good person or friendly.
Let's just say Yuan's got a history that'd even make a Turk pause. So I wanna make sure he has something real. [And you know, not lie fest 2012] So information on her alone won't be all I need, need to know how they are together.
[Zack Fair]
[Reno]
Yeah, I can get behind that feeling. I'm on it, Reno. Seriously, I mean. I can do this.
Hey, she told me. Maybe she likes me more than he likes you~ [Tease, tease, tease!]
[Zack]
[he snorts] Nah. That can't be it.