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Characters: Genesis + Sephiroth
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Rating: PG
Time: 7th of June, around midday.
Description: Two ex-SOLDIERs go to find a blacksmith while their respective Meister's are hard at work.

[Sephiroth had been on his way to the mirror after he'd parted from Cloud before he'd said when he'd met Genesis along the way. The pair hadn't lingered at all and had gone through the mirror to the country of Germany to go in search of the blacksmith that Genesis had told him of. It hadn't taken long given their ability to fly, and he had long ago gained control of the pockets of Madness Wavelength around to trust himself to go on such ventures without his partner.

He held no fear of being attacked throughout their travels. Being at the level he was, it was impossible for a kishin egg to best him in battle, and judging by the levels of Madness in the area, there were thankfully no Witches within their vicinity.

They'd reached the blacksmith without any hassle, and settled themselves in. Sephiroth hadn't hesitated in placing his order, or pointing out the urgency of it, as he handed over the designs he'd created of Cloud's lost spauler. His partner needed it replaced, and with no skilled workers of the sort within the city, he had gone to the next best option.

The task itself would take a good few hours, which Sephiroth was fine with. Nodding his head, the ex-General took his leave to head back outside. He wouldn't go too far, as he had no intention of returning back to Death City without it, but he saw little reason to remain within the small confines of the blacksmith.

It was warm when he emerged, and he stood silently a few paces outside of the main door while waiting for Genesis to rejoin him.]

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[Genesis, on the other hand, had spent all his time keeping as focused as he could to keep away the madness gnawing at him from inside. It wasn't the same kind of madness that he felt a long time ago when he was exposed to a strong surge of it. Instead of intense fear gripping him, he found himself battling a sense of greed-- a yearning for power regardless of what stood in its way. But it wasn't him who propelled this. Instead, it was the being that the black blood in him took the form of: Jenova.

Lost in thought, he sometimes found himself slow to react, such like when the smithy asked him for his request. Genesis had to shake his head and get his thoughts straight before telling him what he needed: a simple sabre suitable for a civilian. Thankfully, there was one ready to be bought, and so Genesis didn't take long before stepping out as well to wait with Sephiroth now with his purchase in hand.]

So, how long did they tell you to wait?

[He remained quietly observing his companion when Genesis finally came out to join him. While he'd yet to say anything about it, Sephiroth had noticed the odd behaviour from his companion. He had never been the most perceptive person when it came to the differences in others, but he knew the ex-SOLDIER well enough to know when things had changed.]

A few hours, but you do not need to wait that length of time.

[If something was troubling Genesis about departing the city, Sephiroth wouldn't hold him up.]

Mm? You think I want to return to Death City right away?

[Genesis finds a spot to lean against and does so, taking a breath to calm his mind and focus on the fact that he was here with someone he could talk to-- someone who knew him well enough that he could trust. There was no one else in Death City like Sephiroth for him.]

I wanted the option to be there if it was what you'd desired.

I don't desire to go back. Not just now. As sappy as it sounds, I'm content having the opportunity to spend time with you again.

[Genesis looked around. They were surrounded by quaint, quiet houses. It seemed that they could definitely speak in peace.]

[That had Sephiroth regarding his companion. He had never been good with his emotions, and while there had been improvements, Sephiroth doubted that he would ever be anywhere near the same level as everyone else.]

I have never considered you the 'sappy' type.

[At that, Genesis couldn't help but laugh a little.]

Really now? And here I thought my love of poetry would so easily give away my flair for the romantic.

[The laugh had the barest hint if a smile upturning the corner of his lips.]

Contray to popular belief, I have never considered the two to have been connected.

Well, there you have it. I'm a bit sentimental, yes.

[That caused a quietly amused huff to push by his lips.]

I would have to have been blind not to see your passion for things. [He has just never really connected it to anything else.]

I never really hid it, did I. As if I even wanted to hide it in the first place.

[Genesis chuckles again. He was always the shameless kind of man.]

[The quite bout of amusement remained for a moment longer before his attention drifted to the scenery around them.]

But there are some things that you keep from me.

[Not that he didn't from Genesis, in fact he was quite the opposite to the other man. There wasn't much at all that he allowed for anyone else to see of him.]

...

[For a moment, Genesis is quiet. He supposes he's learned his lesson, that sometimes by hiding things, he could let things get ugly. It was a very hard lesson to take when his degradation began.]

Speaking of things that I keep from you, I suppose I need to let you know something.

[He hadn't been thinking of the past for once as he spoke those words. Sephiroth had observed Genesis' odd reaction since before their departure of Death City, but hadn't thought of making any mention of it until now. While he didn't say anything at the admittance, he did peer back over silently to wait for the other man to continue.]

I've been hearing her voice lately. Jenova's.

Edgeworth believes it is the Black Blood flowing through my veins after our mission in San Jose.

[Sephiroth's silence continued at that admittance. It had been quite some time since he'd given any thoughts towards Jenova and the voices he had once heard. That soft singing that had lured him towards all that she had to offer, and he had fallen into it without any hesitation. Yet as Genesis continued, he knew it not to be possible for it to ever be Jenova's voice. It was impossible given the situation and just who he was now with her body truly gone.

It was easier to fixate on things beyond what he tried his best to ignore, but it was in moments like these where he had little choice.]

The Black Blood does well to manipulate your fears against you. Your Meister is correct, for it is impossible for it to be the voice of Jenova.

I guess it is a relief that it isn't truly her...

[Genesis frowns. During his first days after the attack, he had thought that in some way his Jenova cells had awakened again in some way.]

But still, it worries me how this new ailment makes me so much more susceptible to madness now.

[No, if Genesis had heard anything, it would have been the draw his cells had on those with Jenova cells, but he hadn't been doing such a thing. Sephiroth had long ago given up using the control and command he had over his cells over others.

The talk about being susceptible to madness had him glancing down as a subtle smirk curved on his lips. He couldn't help but chuckle lightly before glancing back to his companion.]

That is a battle I have been fighting since I arrived here. If I can overcome the power the wavelength has on the mind, you would be capable of doing such a thing.

I guess so...

[Genesis felt funny, and somehow relieved at Sephiroth's words. It was almost as if he could breathe easy now knowing that he isn't really alone in this.]

Tell me, what tips do you have about dealing with madness?

I would suggest training your mind to resist it by exposing yourself to various levels.

[He nods.]

While I feel certain I can go about it myself, I'm not too sure on how the Black Blood will react. I wouldn't like to endanger my partner as well. Could I ask you to accompany me for this training?

[The offer had Sephiroth regarding Genesis quietly before he nodded.]

If that is what you wish. However, you might do far better with Cloud accompanying you also. His Meister ability negates the effects of the Madness Wavelength.

I see. But still... you're my friend. And you're one of those very few people I could trust to that extent in this city.

[Sephiroth didn't understand at first, and he found himself frowning as he thought back over his wording. Perhaps he hadn't made it clear that he had suggested for them both to accompany the ex-SOLDIER? But as he thought back over what he had said, it seemed to him as though he had. While he'd at least come to that conclusion, Sephiroth was still left with his feeling of confusion over the answer given in return. That was why he remained silent as he attempted to find another reason behind it.

What was it that he was missing?]

[Genesis looked over at his friend, noticing his prolonged silence.]

Is anything the matter, Sephiroth?

[His silence remained for a moment longer even as Genesis questioned him. Watching the ex-SOLDIER quietly, his face remained neutral from his thoughts.]

No, nothing.

[He pushed what thoughts he had to the back of his mind at that point while he glanced off to the scenery around them.]

If that is what you wish, then I will do what I can.

Thank you.

[He smiles warmly at him, then.]

It matters a great deal to me that you're willing to help.

[Sephiroth didn't return the smile but simply regarded Genesis with a neutral expression as he nodded.]

[ooc: do you want more to happen between them? Or shall we handwave the rest of their Bavaria trip? :3]

[ooc: it's up to you :) Sephiroth will be fairly quiet from this point on.]

[ooc: alright then, we can end it here C: ]

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