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[ 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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[ When Orihime laughs, Cloud can't help but gently shake his head. His expression lightens again. Suffice to say, he sees the same thing. It was a knee-jerk reaction. But it's one way of breaking the ice meeting someone at least. She just wanted to see his bike. ]

Driving lessons? [ He chances a look back to Sköll, as if weighing his options. He didn't want to assume. But... ] It's pretty big...

[ Cloud looks back to the girl on the other end of the feed, his expression turning a bit sheepish. ]

I'm not doing too bad for money. [ Despite the hit to his "Chroma" wallet with this last payment. But...he's not saying "no" either. ] Maybe you should tag along first.

[She just keeps beaming when he notes the difference between the size of the bike, and that of the hopeful young lady with the twig-like arms. Clearly she doesn't anticipate any physical difficulties in being able to drive and steer.]

[Her expression turns to mild surprise and concern when he says he doesn't need money. But...doesn't he? That's why he announced his availability for work, right? Of course she doesn't want to call him out on his generosity if he's going easy on her, but she doesn't want to rob him of revenue either.]

[But even more importantly...she has to verify the offer he might have just made. Orihime points at herself.]

You mean I can ride with you?

[yesyesyesyespleaseyes]

[ If the conversation were to arise later on, by his own admittance...it was more to get some sense of normalcy back in his life. Training & sparring, moonlacing, preparing for whatever task the Moon Knights and Prismatica's denizens had in store for them... Rinse and repeat. Cloud would never admit there's a part of him that's tired of fighting all the time, but...

Someone had to do it. It's how they cracked down on Eclipse. Getting captured by the Sinless bolstered his resolve to never let such an incident happen again. Traversing to Amegahara and felling the titan in the abyss of The Nothing. Combating Tempeste upon Iris. Everywhere he went, Cloud found himself either on the front lines or knee-deep in the world's problems as they worked to restoring order. Chroma & Demichroma would come in due time.

Right now when Orihime points to herself for affirmation, he just wants to try having more 'normal' days again. ]

Yeah. I don't mind.

[ Hop aboard! ]

[Her face lights up. So does the rest of her. She's never been on a motorcycle before, but it always looked like fun. Not only does she get to try it, but she gets to ride that motorcycle! She's over the moon.]

That's so nice of you! Thanks so much!

[Both of her hands clench into fists in front of her.]

I'm Orihime Inoue. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know! I'd be happy to return the favor!

[ He blinks, taken aback for a flickering moment at her enthusiasm. Cloud lets out a gentle huff before his expression softens. Her brightness was kind of contagious. ]

Hey Orihime. [ With a name like that, she must have been from Japan too, right? Probably... ] Sure. If I think of anything, I'll let you know.

[ For now though, the only thing he wants from the young woman on the other end is to hold on tight when they ride. Sköll was pretty fast along with being big. ]

Got a couple places I need to check out first. [ For his business. ] Unless you wanna tag along, I can call you after.

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