005 || wind up the clock

[lottato_prima]

[There's one immediate thing to notice when this feed opens up - Zack is not as... slouched as he usually would sit. And he's not in his room. In fact, the SOLDIER is seated at the porch of his house, leaning back a little in the rocker and staring off into the bubble's shell.

It's the closest to sky-gazing he'll probably get, but he doesn't mind.

As the camera focuses more, it's apparent that his hair is now somewhat shorter, and the SOLDIER in itself is more built than he had been a few days ago. He turns his head, looking down at the device before picking it up, and there's a bit of facial hair to peek out as well. From appearances and demeanor alone, it's almost as if several years had passed since his last broadcast...]

Sorry. I should call more often.

[He smiles warmly, setting the SFC aside to heft up the Buster Sword, also pulling out a used rag to gently polish the weapon.]

How are you guys?

Comments

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

Hey, make sure you pay attention. This is important.

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie just rubs her eyes and gives a big yawn*

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

--alright, alright. You need help getting to bed, then?

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie shakes her head*

I don't have a bed.

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

You don't have a bed? Kid, where've you been sleeping?

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

Been sleeping at the park!

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

Ohhhh no, not on my watch.

[The retired-SOLDIER stands now, holstering his sword but keeping his eyes on the feed.]

You're still there now? You need a better place to sleep, at least.

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie glances around her, and there's even a bed of leaves on the ground*

Uh huh! I'm here! Beside a tree!

*Yeah, Sefie, cause there's only one tree...*

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

[He sighs tiredly, then smirks a little at the child's anctics.]

Alright, just... don't move until I get there? And if you see any wild animals, try to find shelter. Real shelter.

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie nods and nods, but when he gets there, she'll probably be fast asleep, all sprawled over the grass*

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

[WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT SLEEPING OUT IN THE WILDERNESS. WHAT DID HE JUST SAY.

So when he arrives, he'll gently try to pick her up out of the mess of grass and leaves, brushing a few out of her hair.]

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie wriggles a little in his arms, and the brushing away of those leaves makes her eyes flutter open*

Hi!

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

[She sure seemed to be a light sleeper! Considering the circumstances, this was probably a good thing.]

Hi. You do realize you're still outside, right?

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie lifts her head a little to get a good look around her*

Oh yeah!~

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

[The old SOLDIER grins again, adjusting his grip to hold the young girl close.]

C'mon. I've got a nice bed you can sleep in, with a view of the town. It's a lot better than surviving on twigs and berries.

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Sefie curls into Zack and cuddles close*

Okay!

...are you a daddy?

[hisdreamsmyfate.livejournal.com]

[He laughs again, holding her carefully and starting to head back to his place.]

Nope! Never had a kid in my life.

I guess it just comes naturally?

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

You should have a kid and be its daddy! And I could be your kid's friend!