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[For reasons that Aerith was NOT going to go into, this post will be made in text format. She was a little ashamed of herself for having taken so long to making the announcement she was about to make, or try and make, but circumstances being what they were...

She fussed around for a minute or two before sighing to herself and just saying to hell with it, she should just do this. Sooner it was done the sooner maybe she could find answers...

Or just go into hiding.

That could also work!]

Hope everyone's days are going well!

For anyone who doesn't know me, my name's Aerith. For those who do know me, I have a little announcement? Uhm... I may have accidentally become engaged recently! I'm still in a little shock! But very happy!

I hope everyone can also share in my happiness.

Next I would like to inform everyone that I will be unavailable to see for the next week or so.

I am... sick. Highly contagious. No one is allowed near my home for a while! Thank you all for your understanding!

[That should do it! She hoped the first announcement would overshadow the last.

She hopes.]

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Accidentally engaged??

[it almost got him to ignore the rest!]

Are you okay? Do you want me to bring anything by for you?

Uh-huh! I think that about sums up my entire relationship so it makes sense!

[NOPE NO NO NO!]

That's okay, Zack! No need to come here. Best to stay away. Far away!

How did that even happen?

[hmmmmmm]

It's that contagious?

It went a little like this!

Him: /puts ring on my finger
Me: Are you asking me to marry you?
Him: ...
Him: ... Now I am.

Something like that.

[Something almost exactly like that.]

Yes. Sephiroth and I are highly contagious. It's best to stay far away.

That's almost romantic!

Kidding, kidding. Congratulations! I'm really happy for you, Aerith.

[he will tell her again, in person . . . after this sickness?]

Sephiroth is sick too? That must be a hell of a cold.

[.......... Sephiroth can get sick???]

It was funny! But cute and perfect for us.

Thanks, Zack! I'm really happy too.

[At least with that aspect of things...]

Uhm... yes. Well it isn't a cold, not sure what it is but we don't want to give it to anyone else!

Greetings, Aerith. This is Ayaka.

May I ask to whom you have accidentally become engaged to?

[ I mean, if it's an accident, it might not be with the person she loves, right? ]

Akaya! Heya!

Of course you can ask. Obviously it was the man I talked to you about. Sephiroth!

[There was no chance of her becoming engaged to anyone else in any kind of serious away.]

"Accidentally"?

[ But she's suddenly engaged? To who?! ...couldn't be Zack. He doubts Zack would have hid something like that from him. Coincidentally enough, Cloud is sitting down at an izakaya back closer to the growing Neo Midgar district, when he checks his magi-comm and happens upon this. Funny how life pans out. He was prepared to reach out and check in and see what she was up to. Just because he'd moved from his apartment with Zack to get a place in Kyoto, didn't mean he wasn't going to make his return to Tokyo!

But...definitely not what he envisioned seeing pop up on the network. ]

Way to go? [ "Congratulations", Cloud. That's the correct term. ]

Uh-huh. See, he was apparently given these kizuna rings? And I was just minding my own business and he decided to put one on me and I joked whether he was asking me to marry him aaaand... wellll... Guess he liked the sound of that!

[Aerith honestly thought Cloud knew... Admittedly she hadn't told him herself, she'd wanted to a few times, but the conversation had never flowed in that direction. And since they barely saw each other... Cloud had his life to live, she'd decided long ago she wouldn't be a bother any of them, let them enjoy their lives in ways they never could back home. Much the way she had done herself. It was a whole new world, after all!

But she truly had believed Cloud knew. Didn't everyone know?

Luckily she didn't feel like anything was amiss with Cloud's texts and found herself laughing at them instead.]

Thanks, Cloud!

Then why was it accidental?

[ She is so confused. ]

Because it wasn't planned!

You see, he'd been given these rings and he decided to just put one on my finger when I wasn't paying attention, I joked whether he was asking me to marry him. He thought about it and seemed to like the idea and said he was. So as you see, it was an accident!

I see.

Then congratulations is in order! I'm happy for you.

When will the wedding be?

Good. You deserve to be happy.

[Aerith that just makes it kind of suspicious . . . ]

But it's some kind of sickness? Are you sure it's contagious?

I'm pretty sure it is... It's better to be safe than sorry, isn't it? If anyone else caught this I'd never forgive myself!

And you know what these things are like in this world...

[Aerith didn't want to explain further, even spending just a few weeks in Nippon was long enough to give a taste of just how strange things could be!]

Wedding? I don't know... I've never even been to one before. I wouldn't know where to begin.

[And this is where Aerith discovers anxiety! Just what kind of wedding was expected of her? Should they just do a small ceremony between the two of them or something lavish and big? She had no idea.]

I don't think anyone would hold it against you if they caught it from you, especially considering what this world is like.

[he does understand, for all that he hasn't really had to put up with too much weird stuff]

Still... I think it's safer we keep to ourselves. Just until we get better.

[Which would hopefully be sooner than later!]

If you're sure...

[he'll stay away . . . for now]

I hope you realize that everything about this post is suspicious.

Everything? Why is everything suspicious, Reno? Is it so hard to believe I might have (indirectly) been asked to marry someone?

I'm sorry, Zack. I'll let you know when it's safe...

Usually those things are kinda direct and aren't followed up by, "Don't check on me for a week".

I mean, I'm not gonna ask if you're having an early honeymoon. I'm just gonna figure you are and save you the trouble of explaining.

Well if it helps... he has promised to do it properly. As soon as he figures out what 'properly' actually is.

Does he need a little assistance?

Because if he does, I'm exactly the right guy to volunteer Zack for the job.

Aha no no, all good, Reno. Like you said, early honeymoon, so we're just going to stay home for a little while. I'll let you know when I need help!

You sure? I'm willing to volunteer him for 24/7 service if needed.

[So generous!]

That's very kind of you. But he has a life of his own, you know? And that doesn't include babysitting me or teaching Sephiroth how to human.

Alright. Just let me know if you change your mind.

And try not to be too loud for the next week. That's my job.

I promise. You won't hear a single peep from me.

He's lucky, then.

[ In truth... Cloud had already begun to formulate his own suspicions. Or, rather, the less he thought about the idea, the better for his initial sake. Somehow, should the name truly come up, whichever way he finds out? It'll be less a matter of "how?" and more a case of "I should have known".

Sephiroth once told him that he would always protect Aerith. Just as Aerith spoke so fondly of the man when they both first arrived in Nippon. He would begin his training with his enemy of another time, in a bid to best defeat him and protect Aerith for them both. Should the time come that they all return to their appointed places. But until then... ]

You sure you're okay, by the way? I'm back in Tokyo, so if you need me to grab anything...

Should you need any help, planning and organising weddings is actually one of the things I do in my home. I do not mean to sound too full of myself, but I'd like to think that I am very good at it.

[ :D Small or big, Ayaka will be there for her friend!! ]

You do???? Ayaka, that would be great! Uhm, when we're feeling better, maybe we could meet up and we could talk about it? I don't have a single clue!

[And there was no reason asking Sephiroth. He knew even less than her. He didn't even know if he was asking her to marry him or not!]

You're damn right he's lucky!

[She's laughing to herself, wondering if she should go and tell him what Cloud said. Though then she gets the second text and the laughter is gone.

Cloud is in Tokyo... She'd already brushed Zack off and now she was going to have to do the same to Cloud...

By now she's curled herself into as tight a ball as she could in the corner of her couch. If she could just disappear she would. Aerith was feeling more than a little panicked now.]

No no, no need for that! I'll be okay, it's better if you guys stay away. Sephiroth doesn't do well being sick, the last time he did he broke his hand punching a wall! And I need those hands!

[How was she supposed to tend to her garden if he goes and breaks her hands?]

Of course. Please feel free to message me whenever.

And I do hope that you recover quickly.

Is there anything you need at this time? I shall do my best to send whatever it is you need.

I know. You don't have to be sorry.

I'll come by then, okay? Let me know when it isn't contagious.

[ He throws up a brow when she insists that he stay away. Or rather, everyone stay away... This wasn't like her. At least when she willingly gave herself up to save everyone else as the slums fell into disarray, it made sense. But even for being sick... Was she really so worried that he'd catch what she had? ]

Hard to imagine Sephiroth of all people getting sick...

[ Not that he doesn't believe her. It's just something else to wrap his head around. ]

It can happen! Last time it was because he was in prison and it had a power nulling effect that made him feel bad...

[It had worried her a lot, but Feanor, Verstael, Gladio and Tony had all promised to look after Sephiroth while she was outside and waiting. That hadn't stopped him from doing something stupid like shattering his hand though...]

He doesn't do being sick well. Another reason to keep away!

I promise I will. And thank you.

I promise I will! I don't think this will be a long sickness...

Umm... I think we should be fine for now? I will for sure let you know if anything changes!

So it null & voided our enhancements...

[ Guess that makes sense, then. ]

Pretty sure I could handle a sick Sephiroth. [ But...considering that he was being trained by the man now, ] You keep an eye on him. Much as he keeps an eye on you.

[ He's ready to believe her. ... for now. Despite the fact he still wants to see her again. But he can wait. ]

Alright. Please take care, Aerith.

Yeah. He really didn't like it.

I promise. I'm keeping a very close eye on him.

[And herself. Aerith was keeping a close eye on the both of them in case of any new changes...]

Better this Sephiroth and not... [ The one they once knew. ] Nevermind.

Call me if you need anything.

I know...

[She remembered. She also remembered being terrified the first time she had run into this Sephiroth. Remembered how confused he'd been, and how confused she had been each time he hadn't tried to kill her or manipulate her in some way. His kindness toward her had been a deep shock!]

I promise I'll call. Thanks, Cloud! I'll talk to you soon.

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