[open] meeting Dark Nation

[ambitiousblond]

⌛ Who: Rufus, Dark Nation, and YOU
⌛ What: The best dog finally makes her debut
⌛ When: Monday and onward
⌛ Where: various places
⌛ Warnings: Will be added as needed

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[ambitiousblond]

I know. It's strange to not have a plan for tomorrow but I'm trying to learn to take things as they come sometimes.

[Rufus squeezes Tseng's hand in return to reassure him. No matter what happens Rufus knows that Tseng will be by his side as they figure things out.

He lets silence fall between them, enjoying the quiet street as they walk, heading back to Neo-Midgar but Rufus was in no rush since he loves being able to do a late night walk with Tseng.]

[necessarycruelties]

[ Tseng sighs, walking along with Rufus in silence for at least a block before he speaks again. ]

It appears as if the additional years you've experienced have prepared you for this lifestyle far more than me. You need this rest much more than I do.

[ Despite the horrors Rufus told him about, Tseng does wish he has the same memories as Rufus, had experienced the same things. It's difficult not being on exactly the same page as both Rufus and his Turks, all three having experienced at least two years that he has not. He's thankful, though, that nothing has really changed between them despite having vastly different life experiences.

He's happy here even though he feels out of place and doesn't quite know what to do with himself yet. ]

[ambitiousblond]

I do.

[Rufus's voice is quiet but he can't lie. He feels exhausted in more than just in body, the last two years had taken a mental and emotional toll on him as well.

He wishes he could be as strong as Tseng remembers him last, he hates the toll the disease and Meteorfall had taken on him. He's sure it's a stark contrast for Tseng.

But he does need rest as much as he hates to admit it. He, Reno, and Rude, had been through so much they all needed some peace.]

I know rest doesn't come easy for you but I can also see how you're trying to adjust.

[necessarycruelties]

I don't know the last time I've been able to truly rest. I'm not used to down time like this... I need to have something to occupy my time.

[ He stops short of saying he needs to have a purpose, but he's sure Rufus knows where his thoughts were headed.

Since becoming a Turk, Shinra has been Tseng's purpose and his entire life. Everything he has done since he was a teen has been for Shinra and because of Shinra. While his allegiance has always been to the Turks, at the end of the day, everything he had been asked to do as a Turk was for was Shinra... And that purpose shifted from President Shinra and the Shinra Electric Power Company to Rufus Shinra during the last four years. ]

This is more of an adjustment than I initially thought it would be.

[ambitiousblond]

We'll find something. I know Reno and Rude feel similar even though I can tell they are glad for the respite.

[Rufus stops, turning to face Tseng as he tucks a stray strand of hair behind one ear affectionately. He doesn't care that they're out so openly on the street- it's the middle of the night and even if it wasn't, they were just two faces in the crowd now in this world.

He leans in to press a kiss against the corner of Tseng's lips, lingering just for a moment before letting Dark Nation pull him along a little.]

I'll always have a purpose by your side no matter where we are. We'll build a new life here, together.

[necessarycruelties]

I suppose the same can be said of me as long as you're here. You'll always have me, not only as your partner, but as your bodyguard, just as I've been for years.

[ It will take some time for Tseng to get used to such public displays of affection, even if they are the only two on the street at this hour. But he doesn't pull away, lets Rufus tuck the hair behind his ear and press a soft kiss to the corner of his lips.

However, Dark Nation quickly makes it known that she's not finished with her walk, and they're pulled along once again. ]

We should probably go back to the house soon. Dark Nation will need some time to settle in before we're able to get back to sleep.