when johnny comes marching home

[ayu_nee]

Who: Everyone
What: Returning from the draft!
When: Midnight on the 7th and on
Where: Anywhere
Summary: Open post for post-draft returning and reaction, for those not in the plaza. If you're in the plaza, go to that log; if you're not, feel free to post here. ^^
Rating: Varies.

Comments

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

You know? I don't know. Haven't checked yet. But I'd say... morning time! Not for much longer, though. [There is the window to check out, after all, which she does.] We'll have to get moving soon to not miss breakfast completely.

[wingenvy]

I should get up then. [With a little mental push, he forces himself fully upright, yawning and stretching- then wincing a bit, rubbing his back.]

Oh man, you'd think sleeping in a bed would be a blessing after spending days with tree roots for pillows.

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

I know they took away the shelter, but you couldn't even get a campsite set up? How bad was it?

[wingenvy]

Have you ever woken up and found a giant spider on your head?

[Said completely straight-faced. He wishes he was joking.]

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

[She shudders.] You didn't let it bite you, I hope!

[wingenvy]

Nope, but I'm glad nobody was around to see me flail at it like a housewife. And don't even get me started on the snakes. Heck, even the mosquitoes were huge! The jungle sucks.

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

[...Okay, the housewife image makes her laugh laugh a little.] Aww, that's too bad, I kind of want pictures now. You survived! And now you're back. No more spiders or mosquitos or snakes.

Aaand, there's tasty food here~ I bet you're hungry after all that. Any requests?

[She's okay with spoiling him a tiny bit after all that. 8|a]

[wingenvy]

Oh, I'm definitely hungry. I could probably eat a chocobo at this point. ...Actually, do we have eggs? I could go for an omelette or something.

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Good, because we sure don't have the chocobo. It'll be a few minutes, so how about you get yourself cleaned up in the meantime?

[Because if he just came back home and fell back asleep...yeah...

Anyway, Aerith heads off to make filling breakfast now.]

[wingenvy]

Yep, sounds good. [Kicking himself off the bed and stretching out, he wanders off to have a quick shower and get dressed for breakfast. Rendezvous in the kitchen in ten minutes?]

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

[And by that time he will most certainly be smelling eggs, though Aerith takes a break from cooking to circle Zack.]

Hmm... guess you check out! You look clean enough.

[wingenvy]

I can't think of a way to get any cleaner, so that's good to know! [He laughs; he's obviously in a better mood this morning, and well-refreshed.] It smells good, too. I'm spoiled around here!

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

We're getting you ready to make up for all the chores you missed while you were gone.

[wingenvy]

Chores, really? After all that and you're going to make me work? So harsh, Aerith!

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Have to keep you on your toes, right? It'll be no good if you get spoiled and lazy. [Though she's just playing with him. He's got some reprieve from errands. Briefly.]

[wingenvy]

I guess that's true. Imagine if I got fat because I just sat around and did nothing! That wouldn't be any good.

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

No more flirting with girls then!

[wingenvy]

No more flirting? I'm pretty sure that's impossible!

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you'd keep the energy for just that? I'm surprised I haven't heard about any dates yet.

[wingenvy]

[Ouch, Aerith, ouch.]

Well it's not like I've been rushing into anything.

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

[Oh. Hello foot, apparently Aerith missed your taste.]

That's not... you wouldn't be rushing. I mean, unless that's how you feel--why don't I check on the eggs.

[No question mark. This is not a question. She's just going to turn back to the stove now and... oh they're pretty close to done. Why couldn't they take longer?]

[wingenvy]

[Okay that... could have gone better. Oh boy.]

Aerith... sorry. I know you didn't mean anything by it.

[It's just kind of awkward to talk about dating someone else with Aerith.]

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

[She scoops out the eggs, then looks over her shoulder at him when she feels less tongue-tied.]

Right, I didn't. But it's still kind of a strange thing to say, I guess? ...Not like we've been doing anything the normal way. [She laughs a little, soft, at that--they definitely haven't, considering they've been living together this whole time--and directs the eggs into a plate.]

[wingenvy]

I think we've done pretty good anyway, all things considered.

[It's not exactly what anyone could call a bad breakup. Though Aerith asking about his dating life sort of brings a taste of finality to it that he hadn't felt before.]

[gardenerofgaia.livejournal.com]

We've done great! Who could do better?

[They could write a book together! "How to be friends after breaking up. Part 1: Have the break-up be one where no one is at fault but the so-hilariously-long-it-just-turns-pathetic-and-sad string of bad luck."

Aerith is not thinking of how to turn their relationship into a best-seller, though. She's looking up at Zack curiously with the plate offered out.]

You're happy, right?