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[quote source="/post/99/thread" timestamp="1273916566" author="@violet"][blockquote][div align="center"][font face="times"][font color="Blue"][i]On the ground I lay, motionless in pain; I can see my life flashing before my eyes. Did I fall asleep? Is this all a dream? Wake me up I’m living a nightmare…

I will not die, I will not die… I will survive…

On this bed I lay, loosing everything; I can see my life passing me by… Was it all too much or just not enough? Wake me up I’m living a nightmare…

I will not die, I will not die… I will survive…

I will not die I’ll wait here for you. I feel alive when you’re beside me. I will not die I’ll wait here for you in my time of dying… I will not die I’ll wait here for you. I will not die when you’re beside me. I will not die I’ll wait here for you in my time of dying…[/i][/font][/font][/div]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Violet paced back and fourth in front of Tseng’s desk as she waited impatiently for Faremis to show up which seemed to be taking forever. She called him about thirty minutes ago and he seemed rather busy and reluctant to come, but she managed to persuade him to see her on such short notice. Her schemes were almost brilliant – dinner for two and the opera after words, only she didn’t specify with whom this date would take place. Faremis probably assumed her, but she had other ideas in mind. [b]“C’mon, I don’t have all day to wait for you.”[/b] She mumbled, looking to the weird cat clock hanging on the wall – the clock she had always hated so much. It was Tseng’s prized possession; a black cat with googly eyes and a tail that swung back and fourth as the clock ticked. [b]“Oh wipe that goofy grin off your face…”[/b] But the clock only gave a tick-tock in return. A light sigh passed crimson coated lips as she heard the door click and open as Faremis stepped in. [b]“It took ya long enough!”[/b] She scolded, quickly pushing the door shut and locking it. [b]“Geesh seems like no one gets in a hurry around here anymore.”[/b] Dark brows knitted together as she just leaned against the locked door and eyed him.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Doctor Faremis knew Violet was up to something when she called about a prompt meeting with him – and at first he refused because he was extremely busy at the moment reviewing data from the Nibelheim reactor. But when she made an offer he couldn’t refuse well, he put Arianah in charge and made tracks for Tseng’s office like she had most bluntly demanded. Despite the fact Violet was rude, crude, obnoxious and an all around spoiled brat, he still wouldn’t mind that date she had offered even though he knew she was already somewhat spoken for – hey, it was ladies choice around here and he wouldn’t say no. A heavy sigh was given as he tucked his clipboard under one arm before making his way through the small waiting room, then entering Tseng’s office to find Violet already there, impatiently waiting. He was about to address her when she darted past him, slammed the door and then locked it. Head curiously tilted as he turned to her. [b]“I honestly didn’t know you felt that way for me Violet, it all makes sense now.”[/b] He said with a smirk as he just felt compelled to heckle her.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Teeth ground together as she just shook her head before pushing herself off the door, letting arms slowly cross. [b]“Don’t let it go to your head Doc; I had to get your attention somehow.”[/b] Words dripped with sarcasm as a smirk tightened across crimson lips. [b]“I’m gonna get straight to the point since you’ve already wasted enough time getting here.”[/b] A light pause was given as she stepped towards the window, looking out to the old sector five which was being salvaged at this very moment. [b]“I want to resurrect Lucrecia and you’re gonna help me because I won’t take no for an answer.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she spotted the Shera fly by which made her almost wanna giggle; but she didn’t. [b]“I need your input though and I’m gonna need some information to boot.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she turned back to him, head tilting to one side. [b]“I don’t know what it’s going to take to merge a soul with a human body. I know how to remove consciousness from a body and merge them back into a whole, but I don’t mess with souls.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she leaned against the desk.[/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Dark brows knitted together as he just shook his head, turning towards the door. [b]“I’m not helping you Violet."[/b] A light pause was given as he stopped and thought for a moment. [b]“It would cost too much for starters – just to exhume her body from the crystal cave and keep her on life support. She also still caries Jenova cells meaning in order to purge them, we would need Jenova’s remains which are sealed in the northern crater if you haven’t forgotten already.”[/b] He glanced over his shoulder as a hand reached out to unlock the door. [b]“And you know Rufus won’t, under any circumstances, give us clearance to unseal and bring them back to the ShinRa building.”[/b] The door was then pulled open as he just shook his head once more. [b]“Plus it would be inhumane to bring someone back into this world that doesn’t want to be here – she said it in her final memoirs, she just wanted to die but Jenova wouldn’t let her.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]Hues widened as he flat out denied to help her and then tried to leave. Arms uncrossed as she maneuvered her way around him, pushing the door shut once more and locking it again. [b]“It wouldn’t cost THAT much – just put it down as research and development or some dumb crap that would get the company to pay for it.”[/b] Slim frame leaned against the door; this time she wasn’t moving until her changed his mind. [b]“I know you could do that much.”[/b] A nod was then given as she just sighed. [b]“And in case you have already forgotten, I’m the one that sealed Jenova and I’ll unseal her when I get good and damn ready to; just leave Rufus to me.”[/b] And then she thought for a moment – it was true, she sealed herself because Jenova wouldn’t let her die but she had no choice; she just didn’t have the heart to watch the world brought to his knees by her son and her ex-husband. [b]“But things are different now, I’m sure if Vincent explained things to her he could convince her to let me bring her back.”[/b] A light smile then crossed her lips as she looked up to him. [b]“Besides, I know you of all people would love to have her working in the lab… After all, she is brilliant compared to those other lab rats you have.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she stood up straight and crossed her arms once more. [b]“So what do ya say hum? We work together to bring Lucrecia back and in turn, you get one of your mentors back and I make the two people who have changed my life drastically very happy.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Book"][font color="990099"]Faremis just sighed and stepped back as she slammed the door and locked it once more. [b]“Why do I have problems saying no to you?”[/b] He just shook his head and stepped over to the desk, leaning back against it as he thought for a moment. [b]“Fine, I’ll take care of everything as far as information, exhumation, transportation and life support; you on the other hand can take care of the rest.”[/b] A heavy sigh rolled off his chest as he just looked up to the ceiling. [b]“But this does not mean you’re getting your way once again. I’m only helping because there’s something in it for me.”[/b] He then stood and stepped towards the door, pushing her out of the way. [b]“You take care of everything and let me know when preparations need to be made; in the meantime, I’ll be in the lab working on my current project.”[/b] He wasn’t all that thrilled about having Jenova housed in the building with Sephiroth on the loose but according to Reeve he was over his ‘Mother’ tantrum. The door was then unlocked and pulled open as he stepped out in the waiting room, turning back to her. [b]“And about that date…”[/b] He began but she cut him off.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Oh thank you I knew you would do this!”[/b] She said, following him out the door. [b]“You won’t regret it one bit!”[/b] Tiny frame jumped up to give him a hug as she darted out of the waiting room and began to make her way down the hall when he questioned about their ‘date.’ [b]“Oh yeah about that…”[/b] She stopped at the elevator, turning to where he now stood in the hallway. [b]“I’m booked up until the turn of the next century so Elena is going to have to cover for me ok?”[/b] A light giggle was heard as the elevator doors slowly slid open. She was too sneaky for her own good and Faremis’ expression said it all – he wasn’t pleased, but said nothing and began to brood as the devious girl vanished behind the elevator doors.[/font][/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote timestamp="1273918290" author="@vincent" source="/post/100/thread"][blockquote][font color="3333cc"]It had been a few days since their return from Rocket Town, and things had settled down a bit. There was no longer any threat of Sephiroth attempting to resurrect Jenova, so Reeve's main focus now was the reconstruction of Sector Five and it’s Reactor. The plans for the reactor were finished, but the crews were still clearing debris. While he would have stayed, Reeve had to check up on someone. His footsteps echoed in the empty halls on the ShinRa building as the man made his way, sans Cait Sith, to a door near the end of the hall. As the door slid open, he stepped into the science department's main lab. Normally, this place gave him the creeps, but Faremis had brightened it up upon arrival. Looking around, Reeve saw no doctor, but there was a familiar face leaned against the left wall.[/font]

[font color="990000"]As the door slid open, so did Vincent's dark red eyes. Hoping it wasn't Faremis, he looked to the door, seeing Reeve. Step in. Now what was the Head of Urban Development doing in the science lab? Vincent tilted his head a bit. [b]“Reeve...”[/b] He said quietly, standing up. [b]“Did Faremis call you here, too?”[/b] He asked, crossing his arms. [b]“He wanted me to come here, presumably to talk.”[/b] He paused, shaking his head, [b]“ I don't want to, but he'd be searching the building for me if I didn't.”[/b][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Vincent.”[/b] He said, nodding. [b]“Actually, I was stopping by for a few minutes. Barrett and the others are clearing debris to rebuild the Sector Five Reactor, so I have some time to myself.”[/b] He explained casually, [b]“Why, did he call you?”[/b] He asked, and then laughed before looking around. Faremis wasn't there, but Arianah was. He thought about asking her to let him in, but he now wanted to take Vincent, and he wasn't sure if the scientist would agree to that.[/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"]It was just a normal day in the laboratory, researchers could be spotted here and there both on the first and second floors quietly going about their daily routines. The lab itself was huge, occupying a single floor of the ShinRa building – and crammed into that one floor were two floors full of various mini labs and storage rooms. And of course there was the main lab, located on the lower level, housed several empty cryogen tubes and other experiments Doctor Faremis was currently overseeing. Everything was neat and orderly as it should be; the doctor just wouldn’t have it any other way.

A light rustling was heard as Arianah slowly made her way over to one of the empty tubes, switching on before she then returned to a group of men all dressed in white lab coats. [b]“Is autopsy on specimen B-3009 complete?”[/b] She asked as head tilted slightly. One of the researchers nodded and began to dig through his paperwork. [b]“Yes Arianah, the paperwork is-”[/b] He dug around some more before finally smiling, pulling out a folder. [b]“Right here and ready for Professor Faremis.”[/b] A light nod was given to the man as she took the folder. [b]“Thank you very much.”[/b] Was said as she then shuffled over to the control room as the hydraulic door hissed open and then closed once she had passed. The folder was placed on a table as she took a seat in front of the control panel, hitting a few keys causing the cryogen tube she had switched on to roar to life with a loud hum. Lights on both the tube’s main controls and on the control panel began to blink as a notice popped up on the monitor reading ‘Commencing equipment testing process.’ Arianah just sighed and waited for the testing to complete.

She waited and waited until the notice flashed ‘complete’ before slowly standing, making her way out of the control room. Grey hues looked to the group of researchers who were eagerly awaiting her orders as a light nod was given. [b]“Bring in live specimen B-3010.”[/b] Was said in her usually monotone voice – and with that, they scattered moving to different parts of the room. Shortly after, a sealed crate was slowly brought into the room.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve watched Arianah move about the lab before looking back to Vincent. [b]“I think you should come with me.”[/b] He said quietly before making his way over to the girl. [b]“Excuse me,”[/b] he began, hoping he wasn't interrupting, [b]“Would I be allowed to bring Vincent to see Miss Rui now? I believe Doctor Faremis had called him here, but he doesn't seem to be here at the moment.”[/b][/font]

[font color="990000"][i]Rui?[/i], Vincent thought. [i]Wasn't that Shelke's last name? That must mean...[/i]Vincent shook his head. They couldn't have her here, though, could they? He pushed himself off the wall, following Reeve to the other end of the lab.[/font]

[font face="Courier"][font color="CC66CC"]Arianah sighed lightly, turning back to the control room then stopping as she heard a familiar voice. Grey hues darted towards Reeve as she gave a nod then looking to Vincent for a moment. [b]“Yes, my apologies-”[/b] She began as arms slowly crossed. [b]“Father was here earlier, but was called away on urgent matters; as to why he called you here.”[/b] She just shook her head. [b]“I don’t know but yes, Reeve, that is fine.”[/b] A light smile crossed dark lips as she turned back towards the control room. [b]“She’s doing rather well by the way.”[/b] And with that, the cyborg disappeared behind the control room door as a grotesque looking Mako monster was slowly being loaded into the cryogen tube.[/font][/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve nodded, bowing a bit. [b]“Thank you.”[/b] He said before heading off in another direction. [b]“Over here, Vincent.”[/b] He said without turning, eying the Mako monster as he headed for the lab lift. He thought about how those creatures were made in the materia cultivation pods and what Faremis might need them for. He then shook his head and reached for the button to open the doors.[/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent followed Reeve, but not before taking a good look at the 'specimen' that was brought in. It looked like the photo Violet had showed him on the plane. Vincent took three guesses as to where they got it before heading into the lift with Reeve. [b]“So...you really trust these people?”[/b] He asked, leaning on the wall of the lift. Reeve shook his head. [font color="3333cc"][b]“I still have my doubts, but I have more faith in them than I had for Hojo. What I'm showing you now will tell you why.”[/b][/font] He said before the lift reached the next floor, stopping and opening.[/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve quickly made his way through the upper lab, watching all of the researchers and equipment as he passed them, going out through the door into the hallway and into another door nearby. Inside the room, he looked up at the single cryogen tube inside before stepping forward and turning to Vincent. [b]“I'm sure you remember...”[/b][/font]

[font color="990000"]As Vincent entered the small room, he noticed a few control panels lining the walls and a single cryogen tube on the back wall. All of those things reminded him of the ShinRa Manor's basement, and not in a good way. However, he stepped a bit closer, looking into the tube. There was a slightly tall woman with ginger hair resting in it, wearing what appeared to be a white gown. [b]"It's Shalua..."[/b] Vincent said, a little shocked, backing away. He remembered her from earlier in the year, of course. Shelke's older sister. She was a scientist looking for Shelke, but when they finally met... Vincent turned to Reeve. [b]"...But, she was barely alive when her capsule fell from the Shera."[/b] He said, shaking his head.[/font]

[font color="3333cc"]Reeve nodded, then looked up at Shalua. [b]"She was barely alive when we found her in Sector Three. Even in the life support capsule, she was hanging by a thread. We were lucky to get her in Cryogen."[/b] Reeve said, surprisingly stoic. He then shook his head and moved closer to the tube.

Vincent followed, placing his hand on the cold glass. [font color="990000"][b]“Hanging by a thread...”[/b][/font] He looked down a moment, thinking. [font color="990000"][b]“Shelke?”[/b][/font] He asked, looking to Reeve. After a few moments, the man nodded grimly, then looked up at the woman in the tube. [b]"She spent the greater part of the last ten years tracking down her little sister, all while fighting against ShinRa. Half her organs have been reconstructed artificially - she even designed her own life support system."[/b] He then looked down, his voice losing stoicism. [b]"...I tried to get her to stop. I told her it was a waste of time, thinking she would stop. She was killing herself over it, and I didn't want to see her like that anymore."[/b] He explained, looking away from Vincent.[/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent sighed. [i]If only it were that easy...[/i] He thought. People like that, the driven ones, wouldn't stop simply because they were told to. He looked up at Shalua again, taking his hand off the tube. [b]"Reeve. Don't blame yourself. She was too driven to stop for anything. I believe that's why she's still alive."[/b] He looked to Reeve and back before continuing. [b]"You and Faremis put her in here to bring her back, right? I think she's waiting for the day you do, the day she can see Shelke again."[/b] He finished, nodding. He saw Reeve looking at him now, and turned to face the executive. [b]"So...you still haven't told me when or how she's coming back."[/b] He shook his head, [b]"Don't tell me you don't know."[/b][/font]

[font color="3333cc"][b]“Vincent?”[/b] He asked, turning back to his cloaked friend. It was hard to tell if Vincent was really as cold as he appeared to be most of the time, even after all this time. He then nodded. [b]“You're right.”[/b] He nodded, then scratched the back of his head. [b]“She should be ready to come out in a week, maybe sooner. As for how...you'd have to ask Doctor Faremis. He knows the details better than I do.”[/b] He said, crossing his arms and looking down.[/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent crossed his own arms, looking to the side. He wasn't going to ask Faremis, so he figured it would be better if he didn't know. He then heard a phone ring, but it wasn't his. His was still off, come to think of it. As Reeve answered his phone, Vincent tried to imagine how many missed calls he had and from who. Reeve, most likely, and maybe Tifa, seeing how much she called Cloud. He shook his head, leaving those thoughts as Reeve closed his phone and pocketed it. [b][font color="3333cc"]“Sorry, but it seems the clearing crew found something and they need me to come look at it. You can stay here until the Doctor comes back, or you can go back to the lab and wait for him. There might be problems if you leave the lab now.”[/font][/b] He said before exiting the room. Vincent just sighed. [b]“...Problems, huh?”[/b] He looked to Shalua again before leaving the room himself.[/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/101/thread" author="@sephiroth" timestamp="1273929203"][blockquote][i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]The heavy thumping of boots echoed through the white washed hallway as Sephiroth headed towards the one place he thought he'd find Reno and Rude. It was simple really; he figured he’d needle them for a little information on Violet as well as figure out just where they stood as far as his past relations with the Turks. Sure, he remembered them alright – trouble makers they were indeed, always doing the president’s dirty work and such but they were Violet’s only ‘family’ and he figured he was somehow connected to them in a cryptic sort of way.

A light sigh passed pale lips as a gloved hand came to rest upon the door knob to the Turks lounge, but when he opened the door, he found what seemed to be a full house. Reno and Rude were camped out on one of the sofas with a six pack each and Tseng was propped against the vending machine flipping through some papers. [/font][/font][/i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]“This seems all too familiar…”[i] He thought as catlike hues then snapped to Elena and what appeared to be a rookie – they were occupying the other sofa and it seemed as if the two sides were having a battle of the sexes and the tiny room was the war zone. A light shake of the head was given as he cleared his throat, quickly catching everyone but Tseng’s attention. [b]“I guess this is a bad time, maybe I’ll come back later.”[/b] He said, finally speaking up.[/i][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="Yellow"]Today had been one of those interesting days when Elena got to work with a rookie -- and this one was a hand full. Her name was Elvey and she was about as bright as a neon green crayon. [b]“Honestly, Reno really isn't your type at all; he's such a jerk.”[/b] She said throwing a ball of wadded up paper at Reno, who was sitting on the other side of the room drinking with Rude. [b]“That’s right, I said it! You’re a jerk Reno!”[/b] Light brows knitted together as she leaned back against the plush leather sofa back shaking her head. [b]“Elvey, you can do better and besides – this is our job, you don’t want to date the men you work with.”[/b] She said cheerfully as she then heard someone enter the room. A light sigh passed pink tinted lips as she just shook her head now looking to Sephiroth.[/font][/font]

Elvey was having a rather good time picking on Reno – after all, he was kinda cute but she figured she’d better listen to Elena when it came to the guys that she was going to be working with. [b]“He doesn’t seem like such a jerk…”[/b] She thought, giggling lightly as blues quickly darted from Reno, to the tall man that had just entered; and a look of awe crossed almond colored features as she blinked a couple of times.

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"]Reno quickly lifted a tweed covered arm to bat the paper ball away as he just sighed, taking a drink of beer. [b]“It’s nothing new Elena; you always say I’m a jerk.”[/b] He said his tone sarcastically stoic as a smirk crossed pale lips. [b]“According to you I’m not any girl’s type unless they’re a raving psychopath.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he remembered the girl from Junon that Violet had tried to set him up with years ago. [b]“Like that friend of Violet’s oh what was her name… Morrigan?”[/b] He looked to Rude only getting a light nod from the man. [b]“Yup, that was her alright and you know, people who work in reactors are kinda weird. Must be the Mako exposure or something…”[/b] He trailed off as green hues now eyed the SOLDIER 1st Class that had just entered. [b]“She’s not here as you can see…”[/b] Was said low as he shifted slightly.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"][b]“Reno…”[/b] Tseng looked up for a split second to give Reno a scowl before he went back to his paperwork. None of the Turks were thrilled about Sephiroth’s return – in fact, being in the same room with the SOLDIER 1st Class gave Tseng the chills but he just tried to ignore his surroundings and focus on what he was reading. There was really nothing he could do about it though; it was what Violet wanted and she wasn’t going to stop until she got her way. He just hoped like hell she knew what she was doing because they didn’t need another Jenova War on their hands.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]Head tilted slightly as he looked to Reno, a smirk crossing pale lips. [b]“What makes you think I’m looking for her?”[/b] He pushed the door shut and strode across the room, finding a vacant wall to lean against. [b]“Maybe I’ve already found the two trouble makers I’m looking for – You two care to have a little chat with me? After all, it’s been a long time…”[/b] He trailed off now eying the creepy little girl that was giving him the stare down. He just offered her a light smile before looking back to Reno and Rude.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="Yellow"][b]“Come in, make yourself at home…”[/b] She said slowly, looking to Sephiroth as he made his way across the room. Tiny frame shifted slightly as she then looked to the rookie who was drooling over the man. Hues widened as she looked to Reno and Rude and then to Tseng. [b]“Elvey I don’t think-”[/b] She began as a nervous look crossed pale features. [b]“Tseng, the assistant director is still in the building right?”[/b] If Violet walked in at this very moment, that poor rookie would be nothing but a smoking crater when she got done with her.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"]Tseng gave a light nod as dark brows knitted together. [b]“Yes Elena, Violet never strays too far…”[/b] Was said as he glanced to the rookie and then smirked. Oh what he wouldn’t give to see Violet knock the hell out of that annoying girl – but then again, they had to work together as a team or nothing would ever get done. [b]“Why don’t you take Elvey out and show her around the building some more.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he flipped through the stapled papers, smirking.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="Yellow"][b]“Hey! Good idea Sir!”[/b] Elena said quickly hopping up, grabbing the rookie by the wrist. [b]“C’mon, there’s so much you haven’t seen yet!”[/b] She pulled and pulled as the girl protested, but Elena finally got her up and out the door. As soon as they were about half way up the hall she let go and scowled at the rookie. [b]“Uh uh, don't even think about it missy.”[/b] Was said quickly before the rookie could get a word in edgewise. [b]“Sephiroth is property of the boss and she will rip you to shreds if you so much as look at him like you just were.”[/b] A satisfied nod was given as the rookie just frowned and slumped lightly. [b]“And that brings me to another subject...”[/b] She began, slowly heading towards the elevator. [b]“You'll never make it in the Turks if all you think about is men because there are more important things to worry about.”[/b] A smirk crossed pink tinted lips as the rookie just followed; listening to everything Elena had to say.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"]A sigh of relief passed pale lips as he leaned back and propped a booted foot on the coffee table. He was glad Elena and the rookie was gone, but the fact Sephiroth was there still didn’t set right with him at all. [b]“You’re not looking for the assistant director? My bad.”[/b] A light pause was given as he leaned back, slumping lightly. [b]“So what do you want with us?”[/b] A vermillion brow slowly rose as he eyed Sephiroth for a moment before looking to Rude. [b]“We really have no connections to you other than work and the fact Violet is like a little sister to us.”[/b] He just shook his head smiling. [b]“And I’m sure you don’t really wanna talk about ShinRa and the Jenova war so there we go.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="CC9966"][b]“And if you’re here about Violet well, that’s just classified information.”[/b] Rude finally spoke up with a grunt as arms slowly crossed. [b]“If you want to know something about the assistant director you should ask her yourself.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he peered at Sephiroth through dark shades. He felt the same way as everyone else when it came to Sephiroth. The man was always up to no good even when he was in his right mind – not that Rude didn’t like the man, he was just being over protective when it came to Violet.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="times"][font color="33FF99"]A light chuckle was heard as his head bowed slightly. [b]“I don’t remember you two being so cold.”[/b] He said shifting slightly. [b]“But then again, a lot has happened and things aren’t like they used to be – I’ve accepted that and have pretty much come to make amends if that is possible.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he looked to Reno, Rude and then Tseng. [b]“There’s just so much I don’t remember."[/b][/font][/font][/i][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/102/thread" author="@vincent" timestamp="1273930861"][blockquote][font color="990000"]Making his way down the hall, Vincent didn't really care where he was going. He just didn't want to be sitting in the lab with all the monsters and lab equipment. If Faremis was gone, he was gone, and Vincent wasn't going to wait around. As he rounded the corner, he heard the hurried clicking of heels fade off down the next hall. He had caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a Turk uniform, but he didn't really follow up. Looking at the nearby door, he figured the Turks were in there. While he assumed Violet wasn't there – he hadn't seen her all day – he hadn't really done anything with the Turks other than fight them since the mansion thing. Maybe it was time to catch up. Vincent shook his head and headed for the door. He stepped inside, glancing around. Reno and Rude were piled on a couch. They were pretty good fighters, but they didn't seem very orderly. Then there was Sephiroth. He kind of didn't expect him here, but the man wasn't exactly a predictable one. Elena must have been the one that left. Then, he looked up to the wall. It was Tseng, going through some papers, it looked like. The only one he hadn't fought against. He didn't have to, though, seeing as he was a Turk before Vincent wasn't anymore. He nodded, making his way across the room and leaning on the wall silently.[/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"][b]“Yeah, you’re right a lot has happened since then.”[/b] Reno said with a smirk thinking about Violet’s two hell spawns. [b]“And we promised Violet we would help you as much as we could without telling you too much because she wants you to remember on your own.”[/b] A pause was given as he heard the door squeak open. [b]“But to be honest, we don’t know the right things to say.”[/b] Hues snapped to the cloaked man that entered and headed to the nearest wall in the same fashion Sephiroth had. [b]“Ya know, I thought this was the Turk’s lounge-”[/b] Was said as he looked to Rude who just shrugged. [b]“Not the weirdo’s convention what gives?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"]A heavy sigh rolled off his chest as he looked from his paperwork to Reno. [b]“Is that your idea of helping? If Violet were here right now, she’s probably smack the hell out of you.”[/b] A smirk was given to that as he looked to Sephiroth and then to the strange man that had just entered before looking back to his papers – and then he did a double take. Head tilted slightly as he observed the familiar looking man for a moment before blinking lightly. [b]“Better watch who you call weird Reno…”[/b] He trailed off as that smirk only tightened. [b]“So Violet was right, your death was a hoax.”[/b] Tseng felt ashamed for believing Hojo over someone he considered a sister – but at the time he was trying to protect her and just figured she was in denial. [b]“But you know me; I’m not one to believe something unless I see it with my own two eyes.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="990000"]The ex-Turk just eyed Reno a moment before turning to Tseng, listening. [b]“Indeed,”[/b] He replied, nodding. So, Violet was trying to convince them he was alive. Not much she could have done with Hojo around. He leaned in a bit towards Tseng, lowering his voice, as not to alert Sephiroth or the other Turks. [b]“Just as well, Hojo always had ways of keeping things – and people – hidden away...”[/b] He said lowly before returning to his position against the wall. [b]“So...did I miss anything?”[/b] He asked, smirking. He knew it wasn't really a question to be asking after eighteen years, but he figured Tseng would just go with it..[/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"]Reno just scratched his head looking from Tseng to Vincent and then back to Tseng. [b]“Wait a second, you know this guy?”[/b] Was asked as fingers laced and were quickly placed behind his head. [b]“Eh, it figures.”[/b] He said with a snicker looking to Rude who was not all that amused.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="white"]Tseng glared at Vincent for a moment as a dark brow slowly rose. He kinda caught on to what the ex-Turk was saying, but then shook his head going back to his paperwork. [b]“Yes Reno, this is Vincent Valentine; he was a Turk when you and Rude were still in diapers.”[/b] A light smirk was given as he thought for a moment. [b]“You’ve missed a lot…”[/b] He said now turning his attention back to Vincent. [b]“Actually too much.”[/b] He corrected himself finally putting his papers away. [b]“So where shall I begin?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent chuckled lowly, then nodded. Eighteen years was almost an eternity for such an advanced economic power as ShinRa, he remembered. He had seen the changes in the world and the company's reach throughout when he journeyed with everyone. It was a bit obvious there had been a lot going on in his absence. [b]“Hmm..For one, I see a change of faces...and ranks. I figured you'd be director one day.”[/b] He said, tilting his head.[/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"]A light nod was given as arms slowly crossed. [b]“Most see me as director and follow orders that are handed down from the president.”[/b] He then facepalmed for a moment, sighing. [b]“But on the other hand, my assistant director is still kind of rebellious, argumentative, moody, emotional… And the list goes on.”[/b] A light smirk was given to that as he moved to the vacant sofa, taking a seat. [b]“But by popular demand…”[/b] He trailed off looking to Reno and Rude who were just sitting there chuckling.[/font][/font]

[font color="990000"][b]“Popular demand...?”[/b] Vincent shook his head, looking around. 'Popular demand' wasn't something the Turks had done back then. And Violet? [b]“I...never imagined her in such a position.”[/b] He looked down, [b]“Then again, she was only about 9 when I...nevermind.”[/b] He said quickly, shaking his head rapidly. He then proceeded to stare at the ceiling.[/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"][b][font color="CC9966"]“It’s more along the lines of no one wanted the responsibility.”[/font][/b] Rude spoke up as a grunt was heard before Reno clarified what his comrade was trying to say. [b]“Yeah, he’s right about that and the fact Violet is the only one that’s allowed to get by with things cause Tseng’s a softy when it comes to her.”[/b] They both chuckled before Reno polished off his last beer and slowly stood. [b]“It’s kinda always been that way now that I think about it.”[/b] The can was tossed into the waste basket as he stretched and then plopped back down on the sofa, looking to Tseng, Sephiroth and then Vincent. [b]“And she always whined about you; said you were still alive and she was gonna find you one day.”[/b] He just shrugged looking to Rude as he shook his head. [b]“Violet always does what she says she going to do; that’s why we all thought it would be best if she took assistant director.”[/b] Reno gave a nod and followed up as fingers laced together and came to rest behind his head. [b]“She keeps us all in line… Most of the time.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font color="990000"]Vincent laughed, but there wasn’t much he could say. He probably had babied the girl more than Tseng did. [b]“Well, she found me. However, it wasn’t her that had convinced me to move on. Cloud, Aeris, and the others – their journey intrigued me.”[/b] He thought for a moment, then shook his head. [b]“…Sorry.”[/b] He then stood and walked around a bit. [b]“Keeping you in line? Must be quite a job.”[/b] He said, smirking a bit before leaning on another wall.[/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"][b]“I think what he means is the fear keeps them in line.”[/b] A light smirk was given to Reno and Rude as he looked back to Vincent. [b]“They got their first taste of Holy Rage ten or so years ago and if I’m not mistaken, she’s gotten a lot stronger since then.”[/b] A nod was given as he leaned back sighing just a bit. [b]“Not that she would intentionally harm anyone though.”[/b] Or would she? He questioned that most of the time and knew what to do when Violet went berserk even though the outcome always led to him getting an ear full. He was about to go into the story of her first rage when he heard the door slowly squeak open – and there she was… [b]“Speak of the devil…”[/b] He said low, shifting slightly.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]The heavy door was pushed open as she caught Tseng’s smart comment. A light smirk crossed lips when she looked to him; and then to Reno, Rude, Vincent and Sephiroth. [b]“Having a party are we? And I wasn’t invited? Thanks a lot..”[/b] She mumbled, kicking the door shut. After her meeting with Faremis, she figured she’d come to just chill with the gang – only she didn’t expect Vincent and Sephiroth to be here. [b]“So what are you now, an honorary Turk for the day?”[/b] Was said as she just eyed Sephiroth for a moment before smiling lightly.[/font][/font]

[i][font face="Times"][font color="33FF99"]Sephiroth was silently listening to the whole conversation, slowly piecing things together when Violet and her beautiful sarcasm came bouncing into the lounge. He just shook his head, eying her for a moment before pushing himself off the wall, making his way towards the door. [b]“I wouldn’t be caught dead playing Boy Scout with you knuckle heads.”[/b] A humorous chuckle was given as he pulled the door open, stepping out into the hallway as a click was heard behind him. He had heard enough for one day and now it was time to go back to the bunker and piece things together. Sure, he had gotten a few answers but not many and he still had to remember that promise before it was too late.[/font][/font][/i]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A light giggle was heard as she put her hands on her hips and shook her head. [b]“Just like the old days.”[/b] She turned just as the door clicked shut – she was going to tell Sephiroth she had some things to talk about with him but he was gone before she could even begin. [b]“Yup, nothing ever changes…”[/b] A light sigh was given as she then turned to Vincent, thinking for a moment as her head tilted slightly. [b]“So what are you doing here? Thinking about joining up with the Turks again?”[/b] She giggled again as arms slowly crossed. [b]“You’d look great in a suit and tie…”[/b] The giggle quickly turned into a laugh as she leaned against the nearest wall, almost forgetting she had things to ask of him.[/font][/font]

[font color="990000"][b]“…Is that an offer?”[/b] He asked, looking to her then Tseng before shaking his head, [b]“Not with the way things are. No offense.”[/b] He knew she wasn’t being serious, but there might be a day when he comes back. Then again, a suit just wasn’t really his thing anymore. He laughed a bit. [b]“So, how are we today?”[/b][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“I’d sincerely offer if I knew you wouldn’t refuse.”[/b] Was said with a smirk as she shook her head and then sighed. [b]“Things are different now…”[/b] A dark brow slowly rose as she remembered saying those words not too long ago to Faremis. [b]“Damn, twice in one day… I need a new line.”[/b] She shrugged and then looked back to Vincent, trying to find an answer to his question. [b]“Uh erm I’m ok I guess, been kinda um… Busy yeah that’s it! I’ve been really busy.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she then looked to Tseng, who was eying her. Yeah, he knew she was up to something alright and by the look he was giving her, she knew he wanted to know the details. [b]“I met with Faremis earlier; played hell trying to drag him away from the lab but I had to talk to him about something more important than whatever the hell he was doing. Annnnd I kinda wanted to talk to Sephiroth a bit.”[/b] A pause was given as she looked from Tseng to Vincent. [b]“Wanted to talk to you too but now that I think about it – what I had to say isn’t all that important.”[/b] A heavy sigh was heard as she stopped for a moment to think and catch her breath. [b]“Oh yeah and have you guys seen Elena? I kinda accidentally got her a date with Faremis; I knew she wouldn’t mind.”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"]Yeah, Tseng knew Violet was up to something from the get go but when she said she got Elena a date with Faremis, that was the straw that broke the camel’s back. [b]“Violet, what did you do?”[/b] He said in a rather stern tone, sitting up straight. [font color="Blue"][b]“Nothin…”[/b][/font] Violet replied, looking down as she was questioned. [b]“Nothing or… Something?”[/b] He asked as a dark brow slowly rose. [font color="Blue"][b]“Good god Tseng, I’m not a kid anymore quit doing that!”[/b][/font] She said in response, kinda inching closer to Vincent.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="FF0066"]Reno looked to Rude and Rude looked to Reno almost laughing when Violet said she got Elena a date with Faremis. [b]“Oh man, you’ve got to be kidding me!”[/b] Reno said as an amused look crossed pale features. [b]“What did ya do? Drug the poor guy?”[/b] Rude couldn’t help but chuckle as he slowly stood and headed for the door. [b]“Well, I’ve gotten my laugh for the day – time to head to the bar.”[/b] Reno hopped up and followed him as the both left the lounge, laughing. [b]“Oh boy, Elena is gonna freak.”[/b] Reno finished as the two made their way down the hall.[/font][/font]

[font color="990000"]Uh oh. Violet was up to something again. Vincent almost wanted to know, but….nope. He just shook his head and headed for the door. Whatever it was, he’d leave it to her and Tseng. Passing through the door, he continued down the hall in the direction he was heading before. He wanted to help Violet, but the way she had been doing things was just getting her in trouble… Also, if Faremis was free now, he needed to steer clear of the place fast.[/font][/blockquote][/quote]

[quote source="/post/103/thread" author="@violet" timestamp="1273931792"][blockquote][font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]A smirk tightened across crimson lips as she watched everyone but Tseng leave the room one by one. [b]“I meant to do that!”[/b] A nod was given as she opened the door, looking up one side of the hall and down the other before she closed it and bounced over to take a seat beside Tseng. [b]“You and me have shared a lot of secrets over the years ya know…”[/b] Was said as she looked to the man she had known her whole life – someone she saw as nothing more than her big brother rather than a co worker or director of the Turks. [b]“Well, I have a big secret to tell you but ya can’t tell anyone – not Reno or Rude or even Vincent..”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"]He just leaned back, watching everyone leave as a smirk crossed pale lips. [i]“Yup, she always had a way of clearing the room…”[/i] He thought, watching as Violet looked out the door and then came over to sit next to him. [b]“Alright, alright I’m listening and I promise I won’t tell anyone.”[/b] Was said as a dark brow curiously rose. [b]“I knew you were up to something because you have yet to achieve the trademark poker face.”[/b] A chuckle was then heard as arms slowly crossed.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She just shook her head and leaned back a minute before crossing her legs. [b]“Well, I’m going to bring Lucrecia back if she so wills it.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she smiled slightly. [b]“I’ve done talked to Faremis; it wasn’t easy but he finally caved like he usually does so we’re all set to use the lab and everything.”[/b] Hues narrowed for a moment. [b]“But I just have to convince Rufus to bring Jenova back to the ShinRa building-”[/b] But before she could finish, Tseng cut her off.[/font][/font]

[font face="Tahoma"][font color="White"][b]“Wait a second, uh uh!”[/b] He shook his head as dark brows knitted together. [b]“I think it’s great that you want to try and bring her back and all.”[/b] A light sigh was given as he slowly stood, collecting his papers. [b]“But there’s no way in hell Rufus is going to let you unseal Jenova and bring ‘it’ back to the ShinRa building.”[/b] Tseng thought for a moment, stepping towards the door and then stopping. [b]“Especially with Sephiroth being here; you know as well as I do it would be a disaster all over again.”[/b] An annoyed grunt was heard as he pulled the door open, glancing to her. [b]“If I were you, I’d just give up Violet; stop trying to be everyone’s savior.”[/b] And with that he left, heading in the direction of his office to finish up some paper work.[/font][/font]

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"][b]“Tseng!”[/b] She called, but he was already out the door before she could get a word in. [b]“It’s not like that, everything’s gonna be ok.”[/b] A light sigh was given as she pulled her phone from her breast pocket. [b]“I’m not trying to be everyone’s savior; I just want people to have a little faith in me for once.”[/b] The phone was quickly flipped open as she began to rifle through the address book.[b] “Maybe no one here will help me, but I know someone who will…”[/b] A light smile crossed crimson coated lips as she hit the call button and slowly stood, heading for the door. It wasn’t like one of the Turks to seek outside help but drastic times called for drastic measures and she knew just who to call… [/font][/font]

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[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]It had been a while since Violet had taken the train and the bus, but according to one of the maintenance supervisors in the ShinRa building, that was the only way to get to sector five – that and a four block hike through some of the wreckage. A light sigh passed crimson lips as she stepped over a few large rocks and made her way down the ramp towards the construction camp. She could see The Highwind and Shera both parked in the boundaries of the gate along with several trucks and what looked to be a beefed up version of the Tiny Bronco; and just as she had expected, Cid and Barrett were in the middle of a group giving out orders. A light sigh was given as she began to make her way down the ramp, leading to the open gate shifting the large book she carried to the other arm long enough to adjust the strap attached to her bag. The tiny Turk was armed and dangerous as well – wrist blades were locked in their upright position against the back of her arms and strapped around each thigh were four belts loaded down with various materia.

The clicking of heels against concrete was heard as she made her way down to the landing where the workers stood, listening to Cid before the bulk of them scattered, leaving only a few behind. [b]“Captain Highwind and Barrett, it’s been a while.”[/b] She called, making her way over to them as a smile crossed her lips. She hadn’t seen those two knuckle heads since the day Geostigma was wiped from the planet. [b]“You guys are doing a good job with the clean up and reconstruction, I’m impressed.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she stepped over to give each of them a big hug.[/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"][b]“Alright, I need three of yeh over there workin’ on that pile of garbage and four of yeh need ta be mannin’ the trucks! Now hop to it before I personally come over and kick yer asses!”[/b] A hit was taken off his cigarette as he watched the workers scatter. [b]“That’s right yeh don’t get paid ta stand around and look pretty!”[/b] A nod was given to that as steel blues then snapped to the tiny woman that approached; it was the same one he had spoken to on the phone earlier. [b]“Well hey there lil bit, whatchu doin’ here? This ain’t no place for a lady that’s fer sure.”[/b] A nod was given to that as he hugged the girl, giving a scowl to some of the workers that were now eying her. [b]“Aye, it’s good to see yew too – was startin’ ta get worried when we all found out ya went back to work for ShinRa.”[/b] The last hit was taken off his smoke before he dropped it to the ground and crushed it with the heel of his boot. [b]“Jus followin’ orders from Reeve, but without us none of this ere’ mess would get picked up.”[/b][/font][/font]

A metallic hand came to rest upon his forehead as he listened to Cid’s banter with a sigh. [i]“Yeah, I’d like to see him kick some ass aiight…”[/i] He thought, watching the workers run all over the place like chickens with their heads cut off. [b]“Yo Cid, take it easy will ya? We still can’t do nothin’ till Reeve gets back.”[/b] A sigh was heard as he then looked to the girl that was hugging him; and naturally, he hugged the tiny thing back. [b]“Where you been huh? Think yer too good ta hang out with us now that yer back with ShinRa?”[/b] A light chuckle was heard as he just shook his head. [b]“Still lookin’ as good as ever tho.”[/b] Was said with a toothy grin as arms slowly crossed.

[font face="Century"][font color="Blue"]She giggled lightly at Barrett’s comment and just shook her head as her free arm came to rest across her belly. [b]“ShinRa isn’t anything I can’t handle and besides, things are different now.”[/b] A nod was given to that as she glared at Barrett for a moment. [b]“No I’m not too good to hang out with you guys, we’re just all kinda busy at the moment.”[/b] She watched Cid finish off a smoke and it kinda made her want one of her own but her hands were full at the moment so she couldn’t really dig one out. [b]“I told you earlier why I was here Cid, I want you to take me to Rocket Town on some official business and I just can’t trust Reno or Elena to fly me back out there; it’s kinda personal ya know?”[/b] Head tilted slightly as a look of curiosity crossed pale features. [b]“So will ya do it?”[/b][/font][/font]

[font face="Arial"][font color="FF6633"]A light brow slowly rose as he listened to her and then shook his head. [b]“I dunno if I can do that er not lil bit, there’s still a lot ta do ere and I dunno how Reeve would take it if I said I was leavin’ fer a few days.”[/b] A pause was given as he reached up to scratch his scruffy chin. [b]“If it was up ta me then yup, I’d take ya in a heartbeat; you could even stay with Shera if ya wanted to but I’m not in charge around 'ere.”[/b][/font][/font]

[b]“Oh what you talkin’ bout old man, yer always throwin’ round orders like yer in charge.”[/b] A frusterated look crossed dark features as he looked to Violet and then to Cid. [b]“I don’t think Reeve would give a fat rat’s ass if ya left for a couple days so jus shut up and take er already.”[/b] A grunt was heard as Barrett then turned and made his way towards the trailer, kicking a few lazers off the deck as he pulled the door open. [b]“Aye get back to work ya hear? This ain’t no station!”[/b] A loud bam was heard as the door slammed behind him.[/blockquote][/quote]

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