chuckles Remember that first fight? Never thought we'd be here, sharing stories.
Yeah, seems like ages ago. Things have definitely changed since then, haven't they?
Oh, they have. We've both become so much stronger since then. I can see it in your eyes too. smiles And the bond between us... it's unbreakable.
Definitely. Do you remember how clumsy you were back then? laughs You'd trip over your own shadow! Look at you now... You're practically a different person.
laughs along Yeah, I was a real mess back then. But I've worked hard to get where I am today. Thanks for always believing in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. It means the world to me. pauses, gaze turning distant And...I wouldn't have made it this far without our shared struggles. The battles we fought together...they forged us into the team we are today.
I would say one of our biggest struggles was our relationship with Zack, though… Berears jokes
smirks Yes, our relationship with Zack was definitely...complicated. But despite the ups and downs, we always managed to come out stronger.
Zack really brought out the better side of you, didn’t he?
You know, he did. He pushed me to my limits, but he also made me realize the importance of protecting those I care about. pauses, voice softens I miss him...but I'm glad we had the time we did together.
What a pair we make, huh? An old rival turned friend. Life sure works in mysterious ways…
smiles warmly Indeed, it does. I never could have imagined that we would end up here, as close as we are now. But I wouldn't change a thing.
Berears keeps watch over the shore line
looks out at the sunset, hands tucked behind his back You know, sometimes I wonder what the future holds for us. Will we continue to face challenges together? Will we continue to grow stronger? But you know what? I'm not worried. Because no matter what comes our way, we'll face it together, as a team. gives a determined nod
scans the area again The sunsets here are truly beautiful, aren't they? Almost makes up for the cold water.
laughs lightly Yeah, they really are something else. Makes the pain of the cold water worth it. smirks
So have you made any progress on your novel? I know how much it means to you.
Thank you for asking. Actually, I've been making good progress lately.
That's good to hear. You've always had such a way with words. What's the story about, if you don't mind me asking?
Not at all. The story is about a young boxer who discovers the true meaning of strength through his training and battles. It's about perseverance, discipline, and the importance of never giving up.
Interesting topic. Must be quite personal for you.
You could say that. It's heavily inspired by my own boxing journey and the lessons I've learned along the way.
Looking forward to reading it. And who knows, maybe I'll even contribute some drawings or sketches to help bring your vision to life.
That would mean a lot to me. Your artwork always adds another layer of depth to the story.
Speaking of artwork, have you come across any interesting works lately? I'm always looking for new inspiration.
Actually, there's a new artist in town who has been making waves. Her name is Berdly.
I’ve heard about her. Not met her in person though, she’s kind of shy…
Really? I've actually been trying to reach out to her. Maybe we could arrange a meeting sometime.
She’d probably love that.
I'll shoot her a message tonight and see if she's interested.
Blushes slightly Sounds like a plan. I'm sure she'd appreciate the offer.
I can't wait to see what kind of art she creates. It's always exciting to discover new talent. Maybe she can even illustrate some scenes for my novel.
I’ve seen some of her work. She’s very talented. I’ve even seen some fan art of Zack from her work… You’d really like her art.
Wow, that sounds amazing! I'd love to see her take on Zack. I bet her interpretation would be incredible. It's always fascinating to see how different artists capture the essence of a character. It's like their own unique vision brings the character to life in a whole new way. I'm really looking forward to meeting her and seeing her work up close.
Do you still keep in touch with Cloud Strife?
leans back, staring up at the stars Yeah, I do. We don't talk as often as we used to, but whenever our paths cross, it's always great to catch up.
That's nice. It's always good to have old friends around. They tend to make things interesting. winks
They certainly do. And speaking of interesting, remember that time we encountered that group of wild Zaku in the woods?
You have a weird way of remembering things….
Hey, hey, don't knock it. That was one hell of an adrenaline rush! We fought like our lives depended on it, and in a way, they did.
Good point. And we came out victorious too. Can't ask for much more than that.
smiles and claps his hands Absolutely. We were a force to be reckoned with back then, weren't we?
Heck yeah we were. Couldn't ask for better comrades.
No doubt about it. We were unstoppable. But you know what made us truly successful? Our trust in each other.
Chuckles Yeah, I guess you could say that. We were pretty damn tight-knit.
leans forward, a determined look in his eyes And you know what? That trust is something that we can use to our advantage in our upcoming battle against Sephiroth.
Yeah, the old man will be a tough fight, but I think we can take him. We've got a lot of tricks up our sleeves.
sits up straight, excitement shining in his eyes Oh, you bet we do.
Heck yeah we do. And don't forget, we've got each other's backs. That's half the battle right there.
grins mischievously And let's not forget about my secret weapon. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small figurine of a certain blue anthropomorphic creature