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“Swim trunks, training bag, sunscreen for obvious reasons, extra materia, extra battery for your PHS…..” Counting and checking down the checklist of the items his master packed into his suitcase, granted this was only a week’s trip to Costa del sol, and after all that had happened so far, his master and other probably needed a well earned vacation. Though he would have loved to go with the other to you know, keep him safe since it’s his job, but then again, he was deadly even without a weapon. Looking up to mako cat-like eyes, Sephiroth nod to the other before speaking. “Do not worry. I assure you, I have everything I need. And even if I don’t, the staff at the resort will get it for me with no problem.“ Giving the weapon a second slight grin before returning to his poker face, Sephiroth then addressed his own checklist for the blade.
“Now for you Masamune.” As soon as he said the blade’s name, Masamune straightened up and looked attentively which made the younger silver nod slightly. “List of numbers that you can call are on the counter, call me if it’s an emergency or for some reason the HQ gets attacked out of blue again. You have your bank account though should you really need to, you can use mine as well. You have access to all my training modules since I expect you to keep up your strength while I’m gone or you can relax for a bit. I already wrapped up whatever was in the fridge, though if you need to partake in it, you are welcome to that or the cafeteria should you need the extra energy.” Pausing as he knew that was most of it, however he suspected that his weapon would definitely handle himself for a week. Honestly…what could really go wrong? “That should be most of the important information since you already know the rest by memory at least.” Walking over to the weapon as he placed his gloved hand onto the other’s shoulder a bit, Sephiroth then nodded watching the blade relax his shoulders.
“You will be fine for a week. However, I shall take my leave since I have my ride expecting me soon.” Walking back over and grabbing the one bag that pretty much contained what he needed, he nodded to his weapon as Masamune waved slightly while watching the other disappear when the door closed behind him. Breathing out a bit, it was masamune’s turn to be the role model for the 2nd’s and 3rd’s that were still stationed here at the tower which shouldn’t be too hard…..right? Shaking his head, the blade grabbed his own set of keys and phone as he headed out the door cause with his master gone, he still had a list of chores or training to do but he could get to them in a bit. For now, he actually needed to see who was even around as it was a bit more quieter which was understandable.
With Angeal’s death, and Genesis also supposedly dead along with a handful of SOLDIER’s, morale was definitely questionable at best. And with him and his master gone more then usual since they were picking up the rest of the missions, the blade assumed they were trying to fill the void that was left, especially with his master. Shaking his head a bit to get the negative thoughts out or at least pushed to the back of his head, he then continued his somewhat search of life even on the floor at this hour.
However, the one being that was here is who he was actually happy to see is Buster as a small smile came to his face. With Rapier being MIA with her master, the blade’s definitely felt a hole in their circle as well even if neither of them wanted to admit it. They missed the red head quite a bit, though he hoped Rapier would turn up again eventually. When…..he didn’t know. Seeing Buster sitting in the middle of the common room floor and not well….being his usual self, the silver had to find out what was going on. “So I guess I wasn’t the only one invited on the getaway then. Though…” Tilting his head at the blonde, the elder of the two seemed puzzled. “I highly doubt sitting on the floor seems to be helping at all from the mood and energy your putting out right now.” Kneeling down before sitting on one of the nearby steps with his silver hair cascading beside him, Masamune raised an eyebrow at his best friend.
“Wanna talk about it?”
Buster looked up to Masamune, his expression one that was half way between being upset and being a pout. “Master told me that I can’t go with him on vacation to the beach. I asked this morning and before he left and he said no. I even asked last week and he said that he would if he could but that I couldn’t because Director Lizard was the one that said no. So I talked to Director Lizard and he said because I’m technically not an employee I technically don’t get to go on vacation on the company’s dime and that Master has no need for a sword so I have to stay home.”
Buster frowned heavily now, the thought making him mad. “What? They don’t think that I don’t deserve to go have some fun at the beach? I work hard too, fighting all the time but they just think it doesn’t matter.” He let out a snort and continued on. “And I tried talking to Master again, really telling him but you know what he did? He told me no! I even gave him the look Masa! You know...the same one I always gave Angeal when he told told me no...and it didn’t work! He just walked out.” Now his expression was changing to something with a little bit of desperation. “I got left behind again...what I am I suppose to do if something happens and I’m not there to protect him! What if he does’t come back! Last time I got left behind my Master didn’t come back!” He out a shaky and exasperated breath. “I have a lot of feelings right now I don’t what to do with...”
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Buster looked up to Masa and pursed his lips, giving a little bit of a pout. He knew the older blade was right, that he too was left behind and Buster needed to take it easy.
“But I don’t want to stay here for two weeks and do nothing.” he answered a bit more calmly this time, his brows furrowed. “We can train but we can do that any time. I know Master will be okay but...I want to relax and have fun too.”
Alright...now it was time to do that deep breath and thinking part. The blond closed his eyes and took a slow deep breath and let it out again slowly. It wasn’t working very well, his head was still swimming with thoughts but he pushed them down to try and focus for a moment.
Him and Masamune were left on their own for two weeks. They should have a vacation too.
Zack said he could do what he wanted as long as he didn’t get into trouble or break anything.
He got Zack’s account to use as needed (after all, some of that money in that account was his though it wouldn’t be marked on any company paperwork since he really didn’t exist which is how this mess started anyways). Most likely, Masa has access to his Sephiroth’s funds as well.
So...why couldn’t they have fun? As long as they didn’t get into trouble...or at least not enough trouble that it would get back to their Master’s or Director Lizard-man.
“Masa...” Buster started for a moment, opening his eyes to look up at the silver haired blade. “You have money from your Master right? We should have a vacation too so why don’t we go on one just us?” He thought about it for a moment longer. “They won’t let us take a vehicle so we will have to bum a ride...” he then had a wide grin spread across his face. “I overheard the other day that some of the Turks go to Wutai on the weekend since the revolt stopped and they opened it up to tourists. I bet we can get a ride with them, stay the week and come home next weekend. We will be back before our Masters come home!” he was starting to grow excited. “And you are from there right? It will be fun! A trip to the hot springs!”
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Buster smiled brightly now, excited that Masa was willing to go along with his idea. He wasn’t one much for History...but if Masamune was able to get his memories back (and was the one teaching him) then it was enough that the blond blade would pay attention. Plus he never really got to have fun in Wutai before.
When Masa mentioned telling Lazard about their trip, he frowned lightly. He wasn’t sure what to think of Director “Lizard” as he called him (names were Buster’s strong suite unless it was someone he liked). But...on the other hand...the Director might cover for them or at least not hassle the about it.
“Alright...if you think we should tell him...But you do it.” he answered. “I don’t really care for him all that much. But as a trade off, I’ll talk to the Turks and get our ride.
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Buster gave a nod. Frankly, he would rather talk to the Turks than to Director “Lizard”. He wasn’t quite happy with the director at the moment, especially since it was him who said that Buster wasn’t allowed to go on vacation with Zack since he wasn’t entitled to a paid vacation since he technically wasn’t on the payroll and Zack had no need for his weapon while at the beach. Since they weren’t on the payroll...then what was stopping them from doing their own trip. The younger weapon finally stood and brushed himself off, starting towards the elevator for the turk floor. He knew he wouldn’t get away talking to Tseng...he was going to have to deal with the ones flying the chopper even if Tseng knew about. That is how turks worked after all...
The director looked up from his monitor and gave a light smile at the silver haired weapon. “Of course. Please come on, Masamune. It isn’t often I see one of you or your friends in my office, at least by yourself.”
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Nodding as he heard the director, the blade stepped into the room as he walked near the blonde male and his desk, not really used to coming in here on his own. Usually there were a few others that mingled around, one of them usually his master when they weren’t sent on missions. Right, no more stalling himself as he then went into the military stance that he had usually seen his master and also the other’s do. “Director Deusericus , My master and Zack have both left for their week long beach vacation, thus leaving both me and Buster behind since I assumed you told them weapons weren’t necessary. With that, I…well rather me and Buster were wondering since our Master’s are away on their vacation, and technically we’re both not on the payroll, would it be alright if we both took a week vacation of our own? It would keep us out of everyne’s way here, and mainly Hojo’s hands, plus we would be back before our Master’s got back from theirs.”
He wasn’t the best at convincing but after watching his master talk for so many years, it at least helped a bit. Though he hoped Buster was having luck with the Turks as well.
Director Lazard continued writing his notes while Masamune was speaking. When he finished, he mused thoughtfully at the idea. “I am not sure how I feel about the idea of the two of you running around the world unchecked...especially Buster. However, I also have the feeling that if the two of you were running around the building unchecked, I will have various calls about stolen apple pies, blown out walls and who knows what else that would end up leaving me with extra work. Since you technically are not on the payroll or recognized employees, then if you cause havoc somewhere else for the week, we can simply say that we are in no way involved. But please do not cause any trouble. As long as I don’t hear about it or hear anyone else talking about it and you are back before you are missed, then I will simply pretend that you are behaving perfectly and doing whatever it is that living swords usually do when their masters are away.”
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Staying silent and hoped that Lazard was okay with this, he listened to what the director had to say, nodding along as he made some great points since on the one hand if they stayed here, then the guy would have extra work to deal with if anything stolen, blown out or anything else went on. Plus….he highly doubt that the president would appreciate his money going into repairing the tower, though if it caused him a heart attack then by all means. Then on the other hand with both of them leaving for a week, even if they did screw something up then HR and Shin-ra could deny everything and also didn’t need to pay them. But overall as he got the approval from Lazard, he smiled more before saluting once more.
“Director, do not worry. I’ll be there to make sure that nothing get’s out of hand, especially with Buster. And we both promise that we will not cause any trouble nor destruction. Plus we both have our own budget from our master’s so no payroll needed. Also as for getting back, we’ll be back a day before they do so nothing seems suspicious.” Releasing the pose, he then nodded more as he grinned. “Thanks again Director! I’ll make sure to bring you back something from Wutai!”
Turning as he waved to Lazard….he never did mention to him they were heading to Wutai until he said it…..oops. Oh well, shouldn’t be a problem right? Heading to meet up with Buster, he hoped that he managed to talk Reno into helping them get to and from the continent.
Lazard smiled at the other’s enthusiasm. “Bring me back one of those silk robes if you remember. In the very least a lucky cat statue.”
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Buster in the meantime was working on sweet talking the Turks...or in the very least blackmailing them when Masa came looking for him.
“You are evil you know that?” Reno sighed heavily. “Fine fine...you don’t snitch on us, we will take you guys along. But when we land we don’t know you we don’t talk to you we got nothing to do with you!”
“You are simply our ride.” The blond blade grinned. “You won’t even know we are there...”
“I doubt it.” Rude mumbled as he fixed his gloves. “But it might be interesting.”
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Silk robe or lucky cat statue, definitely had to get something nice for Lazard and especially his master before they came back from Costa del sol. Though finding the blond weapon was easy since he had to go to the Turk’s floor and the silver seemed to get in on the tail end of the conversation since Reno didn’t seem to happy though from the way that Buster was smiling, they got the ride. “Hey Reno. Well, it seems that you managed to get our ride easily Buster. And I got the unofficial approval from the Director. Basically, as long as we don’t cause any trouble then we’ll be in the clear. Though if we do get in trouble, then Shin-ra will simply claim they know nothing.”
Which was normal but they would be in Wutai so again, extra careful. He then turned his attention to the red head as Masamune nodded once more. “Thank you once again for taking us Reno.”
Buster had a shit eating grin on his face but Reno rolled his eyes and shrugged. “Look. Don’t thank me for anything ‘cause I don’t know anything. You don’t exist as far as I am concerned. As long as you don’t snitch on our drinking trips, we don’t see you. Now...while it ain’t any business of yours, I have to leave for Wutai in an hour so...gotta make my checks or whatever. By the way...” he added quickly. “We’ll be swinging back by there next week. Anyone who misses is gonna get left behind. I ain’t SOLIDER so I will leave your ass behind.”
“Understood.” Buster nodded but couldn’t help looking like an excited little kid. “Masa, We better go grab anything we need and hurry back. Unless you wanna hang around and buy what we might need when we get there.”
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Masamune nodded along to what the red headed turk was saying, which makes a lot of sense since the more that Reno can claim they don’t exist, the less he’ll be in trouble. And it goes hand in hand with what Lazard said. Plus the silver found it amusing that as long as the two of them don’t snitch on his drinking trip and all, they can have all the fun they want. They both would need to be back here before their master’s next weekend to avoid any questioning from the two of them. “Understandable Reno.”
Looking over to the blond as he spoke up, giving him an equally excited smile as he then chuckled a bit. “Get what would be essential for taking with us to Wutai and we’ll buy the rest there. Mainly your phone and charger, and wallet just in case.” Now that he started thinking, perhaps he should bring a small bag for a day or two worth of clothes. “Grab what you need and I’ll grab mine, then meet back here as soon as possible.”
This was going to be an interesting trip and one hopefully where he could recover any of his memories as well.
“I’m on it!” Buster pipped before quickly trotting back to his room.
The blond reappeared at their rendezvous a short while later. He wasn’t quite sure what to take but Masa did say that they could buy whatever else they needed while they were in Wutai.
He ended up taking a small bag, he had his phone, wallet and charger as well as a jacket (did it get cold in Wutai...he wasn’t sure but he wasn’t too fond of cold) and he had another change of ‘civilian’ clothes as Zack had called them.
“All ready?” he asked as Masa approached. “I wasn’t sure what to take...so I grabbed all the things you send and then a few other things just in case.
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“I’m sorry buddy but I can’t take you with me.” Zack said apologetically as he stuffed his swim trunks into his travel bag. Buster was sitting on his Master’s bed, his arms folded in front of his large chest and wearing a rather forlorn and upset frown on his face. It was an expression that the blade did not often wear. Zack watched him for a moment, feeling bad. It was as if he had just kicked a golden retriever. “Look...you are going to be fine, I promise. I’m sorry but...I’ve been trying to get shore leave for months and the company isn’t going to pay for you to go too.”
Buster just looked away. His master knew that wasn’t true. He didn’t need to be paid for. He could go in sword form, he didn’t have to eat and he didn’t need a place to sleep.
“Come on...please...don’t be upset.” Zack answered as he zipped up his back. “You have my account code so you can use whatever money you need, after all, some of it is yours anyways. I’ll be back in a week. Just...try to be good okay?” he gave him an apologetic smile and headed out the door.
Buster sat for a long moment, still wearing a frown on his face. Zack wasn’t like Angeal...Zack didn’t fall for Buster’s pouting or his rare fits of displeasure. He supposed that is what he liked about him...even though it did not play in his favor.
He stood and walked out of their quarters and into the common room. It was quite and it made him unease. Buster really didn’t like being alone...he wasn’t accustomed to it. And what if something happened to his Master? What if he didn’t come back either like Angeal? What if he got attacked? What was his master suppose to do without him? Fight with an umbrella?
Now feeling left behind and abandoned, the blond sat down in the middle of the floor, trying to figure out what to do next.
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Hearing the other as he watched the blond trot back quickly to his room, Masamune went to do the same as he tried to figure out in his head what he would need. Since honestly the last time he had been in Wutai was during the war, then after that was when the last of the resistance needed to be snuffed out which in turned had Genesis and Angeal disappearing. However, the silver knew the weather there ranged from humid hot with a mixture of rain to hot but muggy. Occasionally the temperature dropped for the winter time but other then that, like he told Buster, bring what they need and buy the rest there. Getting a small bag of his own as he placed in at least 2 days worth of clothes that were normal clothing, something both Buster and Rapier had to help him with in the beginning. His phone, his charger, wallet as he checked to see how much gil he had and made sure he had both the credit cards just in case. Granted he wouldn’t dip into his master’s unless absolutely necessary or if his own account suddenly ran out which hopefully wouldn’t be the case.
Along with the clothes, he packed a few swim trunks since thankfully him and his master were about the same height so they would fit nicely. Checking about a few more times since whatever he doesn’t bring, he’ll get in Wutai as he nods before deciding to lock the apartment since really, no one was going to be in the room while they were away. Heading back to the common area as he saw that Buster had gotten a bit before him and nodded at the question. “Ready as I can be.” Hearing what the other had to saw as the elder nodded his head gently, the blade spoke up as well. “I did the same as well. Grabbed what I knew would be essential and few extra. The weather might be different from when we were last there a few years but who knows. The more important detail is that we are back here in this building before our master’s after the week is up.”
Buster nodded, peeking into Masa’s back to compare what the other was bringing compared to what he packed. “Damn...you have more things then I do...maybe I didn’t pack enough...but I guess we can always buy thing there right? But I guess you are right...” he tried to shake off the bit of nervousness before it was then replace with excitement again. “We just go, have fun and we will be back before our Master’s are!” he bounced a little now on his feet. “Lets get up to the helipad before they leave without us.”
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Buster smiled as he let his friend lead him along to the chopper. Reno complained lightly about having to wait for the two but he had still waited for them. Buster didn’t mind flying though going by land vehicles was still his favorite mode of transportation. Motorcycles were perfect. Chocobos...well...he hated chocobos. Zack loves them but they always seemed to either peck at Angeal or ended up bucking him off, usually Buster along in the process. Not to mention...they kind of smelled.
“I think I have only seen Wutai once.” Buster mused as he sat beside Masa in the back as the helicopter took off. “And not really long enough to actually see it. I’m looking forward so being able to have fun.” he furrowed his brow a little. “Actually...I think this is my first vacation ever.”
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“I’m sorry buddy but I can’t take you with me.” Zack said apologetically as he stuffed his swim trunks into his travel bag. Buster was sitting on his Master’s bed, his arms folded in front of his large chest and wearing a rather forlorn and upset frown on his face. It was an expression that the blade did not often wear. Zack watched him for a moment, feeling bad. It was as if he had just kicked a golden retriever. “Look…you are going to be fine, I promise. I’m sorry but…I’ve been trying to get shore leave for months and the company isn’t going to pay for you to go too.”
Buster just looked away. His master knew that wasn’t true. He didn’t need to be paid for. He could go in sword form, he didn’t have to eat and he didn’t need a place to sleep.
“Come on…please…don’t be upset.” Zack answered as he zipped up his back. “You have my account code so you can use whatever money you need, after all, some of it is yours anyways. I’ll be back in a week. Just…try to be good okay?” he gave him an apologetic smile and headed out the door.
Buster sat for a long moment, still wearing a frown on his face. Zack wasn’t like Angeal…Zack didn’t fall for Buster’s pouting or his rare fits of displeasure. He supposed that is what he liked about him…even though it did not play in his favor.
He stood and walked out of their quarters and into the common room. It was quite and it made him unease. Buster really didn’t like being alone…he wasn’t accustomed to it. And what if something happened to his Master? What if he didn’t come back either like Angeal? What if he got attacked? What was his master suppose to do without him? Fight with an umbrella?
Now feeling left behind and abandoned, the blond sat down in the middle of the floor, trying to figure out what to do next.
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