“I'm gettin' some serious second hand embarrassment from this guy...” Reno murmured. “Yeah Rosie! You're a strong, independent woman who don't need no man!”
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“I'm gettin' some serious second hand embarrassment from this guy...” Reno murmured. “Yeah Rosie! You're a strong, independent woman who don't need no man!”
“No? Then again, a lotta people don't know a lot about me~” A smirk played across his lips as he took a slow drag from his cigarette.
December 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“No? Then again, a lotta people don't know a lot about me~” A smirk played across his lips as he took a slow drag from his cigarette.
“I do and I will, don't you worry~”
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“I do and I will, don't you worry~”
Reno smirked into his glass, watching her though being mindful not to put her off. Watching her meticulously assemble the ramen was reminiscent of watching her dance.
“Yeah, somehow thought you'd agree to that”
“Yeah, somehow thought you'd agree to that”
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Reno smirked into his glass, watching her though being mindful not to put her off. Watching her meticulously assemble the ramen was reminiscent of watching her dance.
“Yeah, somehow thought you'd agree to that”
“Yeah, somehow thought you'd agree to that”
“Might be the jumpstart he needs,” Reno murmured. The thought that Yuffie's Ma might develop a fondness for him, simply because of her daughter's sake, actually warmed him from the inside out. He definitely wasn't the kind of person you'd typically introduce to your parents.
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“Might be the jumpstart he needs,” Reno murmured. The thought that Yuffie's Ma might develop a fondness for him, simply because of her daughter's sake, actually warmed him from the inside out. He definitely wasn't the kind of person you'd typically introduce to your parents.
“Yeah? Curled up on the couch with the TV on~” Reno added. Though for him personally, the experience involved more of a gradual lapse into unconsciousness from sheer exhaustion, typically occurring while he was slumped over on the couch with the TV on.
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“Yeah? Curled up on the couch with the TV on~” Reno added. Though for him personally, the experience involved more of a gradual lapse into unconsciousness from sheer exhaustion, typically occurring while he was slumped over on the couch with the TV on.
He offered a small, subtle smirk as he responded, accompanied by a barely noticeable shrug, "I'm just tellin' the truth."
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
He offered a small, subtle smirk as he responded, accompanied by a barely noticeable shrug, "I'm just tellin' the truth."
+ finally made their way out into the rain and wait for their cab.
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
+ finally made their way out into the rain and wait for their cab.
+ Before even opening the umbrella, he had already positioned it outside, carefully making sure that not a single drop of water would fall on Yuffie. He then quickly huddled up close to her, holding the umbrella high above them like a protective shield, ensuring they remained dry just before they +
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
+ Before even opening the umbrella, he had already positioned it outside, carefully making sure that not a single drop of water would fall on Yuffie. He then quickly huddled up close to her, holding the umbrella high above them like a protective shield, ensuring they remained dry just before they +
Reno's gaze was completely focused on the umbrella he held in his hand, as well as the way the man seemed to ensure it remained securely there. He gave a small nod, indicating that he understood the man's intention and accepted the umbrella with a quiet murmur of thanks.
+
+
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Reno's gaze was completely focused on the umbrella he held in his hand, as well as the way the man seemed to ensure it remained securely there. He gave a small nod, indicating that he understood the man's intention and accepted the umbrella with a quiet murmur of thanks.
+
+
"Yeah," he breathed out a soft chuckle as he kept his eyes glued to the TV screen. "Honestly, I have no idea whether they're still together, or whether some kind of fight broke out between them."
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"Yeah," he breathed out a soft chuckle as he kept his eyes glued to the TV screen. "Honestly, I have no idea whether they're still together, or whether some kind of fight broke out between them."
Reno cackled, “Yeah, Blondie needs guidance on stop blowing smoke up his own ass. No one thinks he's cool. Now you, you are cool.”
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reno cackled, “Yeah, Blondie needs guidance on stop blowing smoke up his own ass. No one thinks he's cool. Now you, you are cool.”
+ aroma of the fried chicken just making his mouth water, and also making the journey back to his place feel a little bit quicker so that they could get right down to demolishing the lot.
December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
+ aroma of the fried chicken just making his mouth water, and also making the journey back to his place feel a little bit quicker so that they could get right down to demolishing the lot.
Once they had pulled up to the window, they carefully spoke their order, taking their time to ensure they got everything on the long list. Once that was paid for, they quickly moved on to the next available window.
Passing the bagged orders over to Alina, the greasy, almost intoxicating +
Passing the bagged orders over to Alina, the greasy, almost intoxicating +
December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Once they had pulled up to the window, they carefully spoke their order, taking their time to ensure they got everything on the long list. Once that was paid for, they quickly moved on to the next available window.
Passing the bagged orders over to Alina, the greasy, almost intoxicating +
Passing the bagged orders over to Alina, the greasy, almost intoxicating +
Reno's gaze softened considerably; he genuinely couldn't imagine what it might have been like for her growing up in her youth, not even considering how it must have been for her even now.
“Well, thank you Yuffie's Ma for bringing this Ninja and her cooking skills into my life~”
“Well, thank you Yuffie's Ma for bringing this Ninja and her cooking skills into my life~”
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reno's gaze softened considerably; he genuinely couldn't imagine what it might have been like for her growing up in her youth, not even considering how it must have been for her even now.
“Well, thank you Yuffie's Ma for bringing this Ninja and her cooking skills into my life~”
“Well, thank you Yuffie's Ma for bringing this Ninja and her cooking skills into my life~”
“Okay... Mentally then?” He let out a small chuckle that seemed to be swallowed up by his glass as he took a swig of the juice.
November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“Okay... Mentally then?” He let out a small chuckle that seemed to be swallowed up by his glass as he took a swig of the juice.
In which Reno leaned forward just a bit to ignite his cigarette against the flame, and then took a few puffs before releasing the smoke.
“Thanks”
“Thanks”
November 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In which Reno leaned forward just a bit to ignite his cigarette against the flame, and then took a few puffs before releasing the smoke.
“Thanks”
“Thanks”
+ mindful not to move too much in case that can still happen.
Moving into a position to stand close by her side, a gentle smirk playing on his lips, he offered her his arm.
Moving into a position to stand close by her side, a gentle smirk playing on his lips, he offered her his arm.
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
+ mindful not to move too much in case that can still happen.
Moving into a position to stand close by her side, a gentle smirk playing on his lips, he offered her his arm.
Moving into a position to stand close by her side, a gentle smirk playing on his lips, he offered her his arm.
Once Reno had placed his order for a cab, he promptly tucked his phone away in his pocket. “It should be just a few minutes,” he told her, and then he proceeded to stand up from his seat.
“Ooft— I see what ya mean, I'm surprised I didn't rip my trousers or somethin'” though he was +
“Ooft— I see what ya mean, I'm surprised I didn't rip my trousers or somethin'” though he was +
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Once Reno had placed his order for a cab, he promptly tucked his phone away in his pocket. “It should be just a few minutes,” he told her, and then he proceeded to stand up from his seat.
“Ooft— I see what ya mean, I'm surprised I didn't rip my trousers or somethin'” though he was +
“Ooft— I see what ya mean, I'm surprised I didn't rip my trousers or somethin'” though he was +
"That sounds like heaven," Reno grinned, the idea being so tempting to the point where he found himself seriously considering taking some time off.
November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"That sounds like heaven," Reno grinned, the idea being so tempting to the point where he found himself seriously considering taking some time off.
“Looks like me and Dara have more in common than I thought. Heh, Cloud aren't easy to warm up to. No offense. I know you're pals with them lot.”
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Looks like me and Dara have more in common than I thought. Heh, Cloud aren't easy to warm up to. No offense. I know you're pals with them lot.”
+ surprised if a little Reno wisdom does rub off ya.”
November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
+ surprised if a little Reno wisdom does rub off ya.”
Perhaps this is a glimpse into a world he likely never experienced himself. Nevertheless, there was a strange sort of comfort in allowing oneself to imagine it, to indulge in a little bit of fantasy, even if just for a brief time.
“I dunno, you hang around me enough. I won't be +
“I dunno, you hang around me enough. I won't be +
November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Perhaps this is a glimpse into a world he likely never experienced himself. Nevertheless, there was a strange sort of comfort in allowing oneself to imagine it, to indulge in a little bit of fantasy, even if just for a brief time.
“I dunno, you hang around me enough. I won't be +
“I dunno, you hang around me enough. I won't be +
Reno smiled quietly, watching the expression on her face. ”Maybe not as magical as yours, but, there's some Reno wisdom in those fingertips.”
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Reno smiled quietly, watching the expression on her face. ”Maybe not as magical as yours, but, there's some Reno wisdom in those fingertips.”