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[liveandforgive]

[ He's normally not a video guy. So surprise surprise! There's a spiky-haired blond sporting soft wolf ears on your feed. A pair of sunglasses are hanging around his collar. ]

Hey everyone. Not that it's my first time using this thing, [ shrug. ] but... I guess I might as well cut to the chase.

My name is Cloud Strife. Haven't ironed out the kinks just yet, but I'm thinking of opening up shop again. Lunatia's pretty big, and I used to run a delivery business back home. So...

[ He's gauging interest. ]

If you got a business or know anyone who does, I can handle your supplies' shipments. Or personal mail and parcels. You name it, we deliver it. [ Speaking of handling large packages, ] That reminds me...

[ Cloud's already standing outside by what appears to be the side of a road. So when he turns the camera... In frame is a monster-sized motorcycle that somehow manages to look sleek at the same time.

Yes. That's his ride. ]

Anybody know of any garages for rent?

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Text! un:pumpaction

[angelshot]

[ Because she just can't resist... ]

sooooooooooo

theoretically

if someone wanted to take that monster out on a test drive...

un:cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

no chance.

it's not your average ride.

[Video]

[lightthedarkness]

AAAAH YOU GOT IT! This is great! So, you're gonna keep your promise, yeah?

[Video]

[liveandforgive]

Yeah. [ Excited nod! ] Just make sure you hold on. Sköll's pretty quick.

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[dereban]

[ Hmm.

She does know Cloud, so she can't help but bring this up just to be half serious, half joking: ]

So, if I asked to deliver a cake near the end of the month, that'd count, right? You wouldn't happen to have an idea on pricing for stuff like that, would you...?

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[liveandforgive]

Sure. That's no problem. [ As for the question on pricing... ] That's what I'm still figuring out... I guess it's whatever the cost of a cake would be in Chroma plus what I charge.

[ Maybe track via Demichroma? But that's a rarer source... ]

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[decisiveconquest]

What is that thing? (It looks like it has a personality, Cloud, despite being machinery.) I'll keep you in mind if I have any packages that need delivering.

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[liveandforgive]

Mm? [ Personality was one way of putting it. ] Oh. This is my motorcycle, Sköll.

[ Much like Fenrir before it, he's definitely naming this one too. ... "that thing"? It only clicks with him a second later as he blinks with wider blue eyes that she might not know what it was.

Corrin 101, Cloud. Corrin 101 . . . ]

Good to hear. I work fast.

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[fatefulprincess]

[ Look she's just happy for you, dude. ]

Oh! You got it! That didn't take as long as you thought it would after all!

[ GEE CORRIN WONDER WHY. ]

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[liveandforgive]

[ Thank you, Corrin. ]

Yeah! Finally... I've still gotta give the shop deposits now and then. It didn't come cheap.

[ /WHISTLES ]

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[pushpin]

H-holy shit... [ his eyes are pretty sparkly and his cheeks are positively ////. Cloud might not exactly know the guy on the other side of the feed, but it's easy to tell his isn't a face used to making that kind of expression. ]

That's a bike? How?

video — un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

?

[ He blinks back to the guy on the other end. Yes, it's a face he certainly doesn't recognize. Guess moving up from a Hardy Daytona to the kind of rides he's used to would jar most people. Then again, he's in a different world too. Cloud can tell they're kind of floored. Their statement gave it away too. ]

The base model was maybe three quarters the size. Gotta be prepared for the kind of work I'm used to.

[ Cloud moves around the side of his bike. Well, since he's got someone watching, he may as well explain. Before rattling off specs like a geek. ]

At least I don't have to walk everywhere with my swords now.

[ As Cloud says this? The camera's focused on the front of the machine as he leans over it to pull an out-of-camera lever. Suddenly the bike's front end fans out like his Fenrir would have, the handles of a few sizable swords sticking out from the compartments. NO BIG DEAL. ]

video, un angel

[schmisse]

Are you going to wear a helmet when you ride that thing?

[ Because of course that's her worry??? ]

video, un cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

No? [ At...least he's honest? ] You think the Moon Knights would crack down on that?

[ because he doesn't wanna hafta fit his spiky head into a helmet again ]

text | j.valentine

[torsion]

Nice ride.

text | cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

Thanks. It's custom built.

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[lumberlady]

[Finally, a post on the network she doesn't have to read... ! (Or listen to a weird robot voice read aloud for her.) Plus, it's someone she knows and actually relevant???]

Oh! I have one!

[A business, she means.]

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[liveandforgive]

[ Hey! It's Konoha! Cloud lightens up a little bit seeing her. Though he cocks a brow at her statement. She means a business, buuut he isn't quite sure. ]

A garage? Or...?

video; un: vivelafrance

[ringlette]

My, that vehicle is so gorgeous! I am almost envious!

[ Shiny eyes! Marie has to discard everything else in the post just to say that. ]

video; un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

They did a good job, hey?

[ Of course, leave it to a Rider to admire such a work of art. He'll have to show it off to her later. ]

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[mylawn]

You might be able to find something down on Level 3. Nice bike.

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[liveandforgive]

You think so? I'll have to go look.

[ Sent. And someone actually gave him suggestions on where to store this thing!! He outwardly muses to himself with a hand to his chin, "Maybe somewhere in Caihong..." ]

Thanks. Got it customized for me.

text; un: tribepride

[ensuredsurvival]

I'm surprised if Yang doesn't comment on the bike in some way.

Congratulations.

text; un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

What, is she a rider too?

[ They haven't formally met due to stopping in the lobby whenever he walked home with Weiss ]

Took me long enough.

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[purrrrfection]

Congratulations, sweetling! How exciting!

[Have a toothy grin, fangs and all.]

I can think of a few ways that I could put a delivery service to use for the Hearth Fire, if you're looking for work, and you're still interested?

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[liveandforgive]

[ Oh hey, it's Ziva! That nets her a little grin from Cloud. ]

I'm gonna hafta start writing everything down.

[ This is taking off more than he thought it would. Which is good! Wait until Tifa sees or hears about this! ]

I'm in. When I patch out the details and get approved to work, I'll drop you a line.

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[nipzips]

[ Oh, he knows this guy!! ]

cloud!! you totally made this post to flex on us, huh? cheeky bastard

but i don't blame ya 'cause that ride's kewl as hell

text | un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

[ saaay... that profile pic... it's the guy on Iris! ]

More to feel things out for business.

[ He can't see it, but there's a little smirk anyways. ]

Guess it's a win-win for me, huh?

[Video]

[leekspins]

Wow! That's a cool motorcycle!

[Too late, after she makes her comment, she realizes she didn't actually...say anything useful. At all.]

--Ah...I don't have a business...or anything to mail...and I don't know about any garages...

[Why did she have to comment? D:]

Sorry. That's not helpful. I just wanted to say the motorcycle is cool. Sorry!

[Video]

[liveandforgive]

Mm? Ah... thanks.

[ He's not concerned. But then the woman starts talking about not knowing any businesses, or having anything to mail, etc. He cocks a brow- not because he thinks she's wasting his time or anything. He rubs the back of his neck kind of sheepishly after Orihime's apologized a couple of times in a row, before finally speaking up. ]

What? No. No, it's alright. I'm the one who put this out there, so... [ What does he say so she doesn't apologize again? ] ... Sorry.

[ oh my god you two. ]

[bust]

[ That motorcycle is so damn hot, Ayer couldn't help but stare at it more than Cloud's face… ]

The place I volunteer at could always need more helping hands.

[liveandforgive]

[ Yeah gtfo of frame, Cloud.

His brows lift a little. The help and offers just keep pouring in. Among the Moonblessed, was this place really sorely lacking in a proper delivery business? He has to admit, it's giving him a lot more courage to go through with opening up again. ]

What's this place like, Ayer?

Video. Un:sharaxe

[soulburningfights]

Finally, something worth seeing im these devices. She is lovely, it makes me envy.

[Gods, this Au Ra is lit.]

I'll recommend my manager of your delivery service for Flux. I'm sure he will use it well.

Video. Un:cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

[ So many people just. Loving the bike?? Cloud wasn't expecting this. Damn. Wait 'til the old man and his niece hear about this. ]

Thanks.

[ And another offer?! Immediate recommendation? Cloud would really need to get things into gear (maybe sooner than he thought)! ]

Great. When I get off the ground, I'll drop you a line.

[raisedbybirds]

Delivery, huh? Could come in useful for Solar Flexus. I'd much rather give my demichroma to local business.

Especially if you tell me what cc that engine is.

[liveandforgive]

It's a little different here, but if it's anything like Fenrir back home... We gotta be talking 1350 cc.

[ So. That enough to earn some demichroma? ]