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[supersoldier]

[And neither is Sephiroth, born and bred for war as he was. Yet he has never experienced it from this perspective. Shinra was always the one with the upper hand, always the one with the resources, the company that could never be felled no matter how many rallied against it.

It makes him uneasy, surrounded by so much ruin, wondering if this is how the other side felt, too -- desperate and scared and struggling to pick up the pieces in the wake of a loss.]

At just the right angle, I think they acted like a barrier. The city might have been completely destroyed without them.

[wiedzminka]

Some luck in that, then.

I'm told they plan to open portals to let through more relief efforts soon.

I'll be there.

[supersoldier]

[Is it strange, to feel a sort of wayward comfort, knowing she’ll be here to help, too?]

Good. We’ll need as much help as possible.

When you arrive, let me know. I’ll meet with you, show you which parts of the city need the most focus at any given time.

[Most of it, really. But the residential areas will need the most aid, he’s sure.]

[wiedzminka]

I will.

And Sephiroth -- be careful. I want you in one piece when I see you again.

[supersoldier]

I will be. I promise.

[A small delay.]

You do the same. I don’t know what’s going to happen from here on out.

[With everything. The state of the world is inexorably changed, and it is hard to think that any of it is for the better.]

[wiedzminka]

[ No one ever knows, she thinks -- but she doesn't say it because she understands what Sephiroth means. The sentiment behind it.

She knows because she feels it too, that desire to protect him. At least, to keep him safe. To make sure he is safe.

But no one ever knows. ]

At least we can talk like this. If anything happens.

Keep me updated. I'll be there soon.

[supersoldier]

[He sends an acknowledgment, which does't fully convey the comfort of reading, At least we can talk like this. If anything happens. At least that connection is there -- always.

He waits for her. There's plenty of work to get done once she arrives.]