All I Know...Is this. [Reno]

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Okay so maybe ‘Superior’ pushed it a little. It was a joke though, Reno never expected to be considered anything better than Cissnei or any other Turks. It was just part of his image, trying to joke around about how awesome he was. Reno was really a nice sweet guy, sensitive and stuff, though, I wouldn’t say he was a teddy bear screaming to get out, that might be an overstatement in his case, but there was some truth to it. Reno really could be a teddy bear when he wanted to be, probably more when it came to a relationship rather than a friendship, not that he really ever got the chance to let that little teddy bear side of him out, so yeah, maybe he really was a teddy bear screaming to get out.

“Actually teach you something? Did you not take my little mini lesson seriously?” Reno chuckled a bit trying to defend his lame lessons. “They were totally valid tips you should take to heart. I call that teaching you something.” Reno had no doubt in his mind that someday Cissnei would flatten him, knock him down, or yes, even jump out of a closet and get him by surprise. “Consider me warned. I’ll be waiting for that day to come…” he grinned hoping that day would indeed come, it’d be nice for Cissnei to learn the skills of hand to hand combat, and using it against Reno was the test, get him off guard, take him down in any way, that was a sign of progress.

Finally, after having the chopper down, Geoff dragged into the back (still passed out), and getting into the pilots seat with the headphones on, now it would be easier to communicate over the loud roar of the helicopter. “Oh…I said that next time we should just rob the person of their weaponry and flee…I’m not a big fan of dragging people around that’s all” Reno shrugged as he flipped a few switches on the dashboard, checked a few gauges and let the helicopter take flight. Now, heading back to ShinRa they would lock Geoff up and call it a good day. “So what’cha wanna do after we take care of hot shot in the back?” He asked taking a few glances between Cissnei and the skies.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

She actually was serious when she made the next statement. "Yeah actually I learned a lot. More that you can kick butt more then when I was around last time, but also that I'm gonna learn a ton." She said, appreciation in her voice. Reaching over she touched his arm and smiled, "Thanks for offering to teach me Reno." Her eyes were happy, plus she was just happy in general. Spending more time with Reno was something that made her forget about the crap in life and just have fun, not that she would admit that and allow his ego to only get bigger.

When he put on his headgear and repeated what he had said she chuckled. Somehow that sounded just like something he would say. "Wow Reno, that is so like you, I can't believe you didn't do it!" She said before readjusting the headgear on her head and glancing over at him. So glad that they hadn't had to go on the mission with everyone else, Cissnei wondered what she did want to do. What did she want to do? She didn't get all that much free time, so she really did not do much fun things. "Hmmmm I'm not sure. Maybe we could go pick up some icecream! It's been years since I've had some..." And that was the truth. Going away from ShinRa and the Turks-the only family or friends she had-hadn't made her exactly want to do fun things.

Plus it had been so hard to try and make friends with people from the outside world. She was so used to treating people in the outside as missions or people she had to get something from, it was hard to think of them as friends. In ShinRa the only people she was around were ShinRa employees, most commonly only the Turks. Still maybe she should try and turn over a new leaf. She had apologized to Cloud and Tifa, so maybe, just maybe she could be friends with them.

It would be nice if they could all get along, but she did know that it had been hard to convince Cloud that she was actually sorry for what ShinRa had done all that time ago. He had been so angry, and if it hadn't been for the fact that Zack and Aerith were back alive-which she had figured out- he probably would have never forgiven her. He had even invited her to their wedding. She had been utterly surprised at that, now why would he invite her? At any rate she glanced over at him. "Isthat alright with you if we get some?"

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Well that comment surely boosted Reno’s confidence and what not. Of course his ego as well. He loved the praise of doing a good job, it was a good reward to have once something was done right. “Well thanks Ciss, I appreciate that.” He grinned as they headed back to ShinRa. “And no problem, I just hope you actually learn something from me. I hope so, because I really wanna see you attack someone…or finally get me, even if it is jumping out of a closet or whatever.” He chuckled a bit teasing her a bit. It was easy to tease Cissnei, unlike Rude who just gave you a blank cold stare that made you feel so small and so…un cool.

It was so like Reno, or it would’ve been had he actually done it. Robbing someone of their weaponry and just running away, yeah, that SCREAMED Reno. “Eh, maybe next time. Less effort on my part if I stick with that plan. Though I’m sure whoever I rob will just come find me and murder me some other way.” He shrugged knowing it was probably the truth, some people got so hostile when their things were taken, he knew someone who probably knew that feeling more than anyone. Yuffie Kisaragi, that Materia ninja, but that was a topic for another day.

Ice cream sounded heavily right now. Especially with nothing to worry about, well after they got this weirdo in the back all locked up. Speaking of which, they had arrived back to ShinRa, landing back on the helicopter platform. Reno cut the engine and threw off his headphones ruffling his hair some to get it back to its pretty red spikes…and pony tail in the back. Anyways! Reno crawled into the back of the chopper and picked up Geoff easily this time more using himself as a piggy back ride. Now jumping out of the chopper trying to maintain balance Reno let out an “Ooof!” As he hit the ground. “If you want, I can go put this guy away…it won’t take me but a few minutes and then we can get…going.” He said adjusting his shoulders and arms around trying to keep a good grip on Geoff. Not that he cared if he dropped him or anything.

“Yeah! Ice cream sounds perfect. Best idea ever Cissnei.” Reno winked giving a low thumbs up before heading into the ShinRa building to take care of the fugitive they had captured. After taking Geoff down and placing him in a cute little cell for himself Reno locked it up and made sure everything was secure. Some people were there, of course Elena, Tseng and Rude weren’t but still, if something happened others would manage. Now it was totally ice cream time! Reno bolted out the door but quickly slowed his pace once he was actually outside again trying to look less…idiotic. Once he got back over to Cissnei and coughed a bit clearing his throat and adjusting his jacket again. “So…Ice cream? I’m buying…” He said with a grin before ruffling Cissnei’s hair once more and walking back around to the pilots side of the helicopter before she could smack him or something for messing with her hair again.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

He just went on with his plan. Having Reno be murdered wasn't on her wish list, though maybe he would be less egotistical if someone tried to murder him. Of course she was joking, besides she knew he had people try to kill him weekly, if not daily. It was just their job...they needed a better job. Rufus Shinra was just trying to get them all killed. She nodded and watched him drag Geoff away. She put her hand under her chin and raised her brow. She knew they should probably interrogate him, but that could wait. She didn't exactly like that job anyway.

So instead she smoothed out the invisible wrinkles in her suit and sat on the chopper seat with the door open. Smoothing down her hair, she leaned over and checked herself in the small mirror Reno used to be able to see all that happened in the back of the Chopper. She wrinkled up her nose and stuck out her tongue at the figure looking back at her. Hair was a bit of a mess. Combing her fingers through it, she patted it here and there until it looked mildly good again.

So then she hopped out of the chopper and waved when Reno appeared again. She cocked her eyebrow when she saw him running out the door, and as he slowed to a walk she giggled and hid it with a hand over her mouth. However when he got close to her she said nothing about it. When he said he was buying she shook her head, "I was going to buy!" She sighed in exasperation when his hand shot out and messed up her hair all over again. "RENOO!" She shouted and made a move to smack him lightly but he escaped to the other side of the chopper. Glaring playfully at him she stuck her hands on her hips and made quite the figure.

But she followed his lead and hopped into the chopper. What a way to get around town! There was no better way then flying, plus they didn't have to wait on traffic. "So help me god Reno, one of these days I'm going to cut off your hair with scissors in your sleep!" She threatened and tugged on his bright red pony tail. Oh he was gonna get it someday! A plotting little look crossed her face as she glanced at him before checking her phone for the time. "5:30, where do you wanna go for the ice cream?"

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Reno chuckled a bit as he had made his way around the helicopter as Cissnei yelled. Oh Reno would probably get it sooner or later, hopefully he didn’t wake up from a nap one day his hair dyed pink and purple polka dots and a buzz cut. That would be the ultimate pay back for Cissnei, but Reno wouldn’t dare give anyone any ideas to mess with his hair.

"I’m buying! Don’t complain! Just be happy I’m offering with all these pay docks I get each week. I swear no one in this building knows how to have a good laugh. Though I’ve been told my sense of humor…well pretty much sucks.” Reno said looking a bit puzzled before cheering up only a few seconds later. “Nah, that can’t be possible. I have a great sense of humor. I mean I make you laugh right?”

Seems like someone already gave Cissnei the idea to cut off Reno’s hair in his sleep. He just stared at her in amazement. “How did you-…I was JUST thinking about that…” He said before letting the chopper get ready to go once again to town. “By the way, you cut off my hair…I shave off yours.” He grinned with a devilish smile before laughing knowing that was probably true. Reno cared a lot about his appearance and the hair made it all work, even with its bright obnoxious color.

“Maybe I am in need for a hair cut…” He paused looking at Cissnei and then back at the skies as they lifted off the platform. “But just remember, im not afraid to take a buzzer to that fine hair of yours Ciss…poor Rude.” That last part was just a reminder of their conversation earlier about Rude’s lack of competition in this ‘sexy hair award’. “Um. Well anywhere really. First place we see so long as there isn’t an angry mob out to get us Turks.” He said grinning as his comment dripped with a bit of sarcasm as a joke…that was so Reno.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

She shook her head, crossed her arms and sighed, exaggerating every movement she made, just to tell him she was joking and it was all in good fun. "Ok ok you can buy, but next time I get to buy." Cissnei said decidedly, making no room for argument. "Pay docks?" She asked questioningly. Why would anyone dock Reno's pay? Sure he was a jokester, but he preformed on the job almost to perfection, completing basically any job Rufus gave him. As he went on to explain she had to smile, he got pay docks for his pranks? Looking at him though, he actually looked a bit down about it. Obviously no one else in ShinRa thought his pranks funny. She herself always had, but obviously hanging out with Rude, Tseng, Elena and Rufus didn't exactly let him joke around or have fun. Those four were...quite the dull bunch in her own opinion.

Not that she didn't like them, but...well they could get a bit...serious about everything. Still she enjoyed being around the Turks, they were her family, although Reno was the funnest to be around. It couldn't be helped that the rest were so non funny. He seemed to brighten up when he turned and asked her if she thought he was funny. She tried to hide her smile at how his face lit up with hope at the fact that she found him funny. She shook her head, here they went. She was just going to feed his ego a little bit more, but he was one of the few people who knew exactly when she was lying, so that wouldn't have gotten very far. "Maaaaaaybeee..." She drug out, watching him to see what his reaction might be with a raised eyebrow. Of course she found him funny, she hadn't laughed half this much in all the years she had been away from ShinRa in just the few hours she had been with him.

She narrowed her eyes and smirked at the expression on his face after she told him she was going to cut his hair off. It was quite comical actually, "I'm telepathic." She said, actually managing on accomplishing keeping a strait face for that part. But that didn't work when he came back with that he would shave her head if she cut his. The expression on her face was pure horror, for she could actually see him doing it. He was a man of his word, and if he said he would shave her head she didn't doubt it. Still she didn't say anything for a few long seconds as her jaw was open and her eyes were quite large. "You wouldn't!!" She gasped out before snapping her mouth shut. "You would!!!" She burst out and held up her hands protectively on her hair.

She ended up giggling, "aww Reno, but if we were both shaved Rude wouldn't feel quite so bad about his own lack of hair." She couldn't resist, but was still holding her hands protectively over her hair. There wasn't any way Reno was going to be shaving HER hair! "Oh no you don't! I'm going to set up all sorts of booby traps in my room so you'd better beware."

She glanced at him when he made the comment about the first place they found. She sighed a bit, knowing his joke had some truth to it. At least they probably wouldn't be recognized by everyone. "Its still that bad huh? Well I guess not everyone can love the Turks...we all knew that when we got roped into this company." She said, a hint of sadness in her voice. It would be nice not to be hated by most people, and ShinRa lately was making strides at becoming much more interested in the people and trying to fix the problems they caused.

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Reno just laughed at Cissnei’s over dramatized movements, it made it all funnier, especially coming from her. “Sounds fair enough. I’ll take this one, you buy next time…” he said with a wide grin before taking one hand of the main gears of the helicopter and rubbing his chin some with that smile turning mischievous. “Next time we’ll have to go to the most expensive place in town then if you’re buying…I’m not sure I can afford ice cream today.” He said being very dramatic about it. Of course he was exaggerating. Reno had plenty of money to satisfy himself and others for a good while. Being a Turk for so long did that, you learned to save your earnings. In fact, Reno was pretty well off he had offered to help Zack Fair start up that weapons shop of his, though the details still needed to be ironed out, but it was a very generous offer.

With the free hand Reno had now he rubbed the back of his head, thinking of those pay docks. “Eh, every once and awhile someone won’t think my jokes are exactly the funniest thing they’ve ever seen…or heard, and I can get docked on pay if I really irritate Mr. President. I’ve been told I’m very good at doing that.” He said his face turning very smug, like he was proud that he could be a big nuisance around ShinRa when he wanted to be. “What do you mean Mayyyyyyybe?” Reno huffed jokingly as he put both hands back on the steering gears now looking around for a good place to stop, someplace near some sort of ice cream shop. “I make you laugh all the time…I’m like your own personal comedian.” He said with a wide grin and chuckle at the end before putting the helicopter into landing mode and slowly it began to descend.

It seemed the two were both very sensitive about their hair. “Yeah, you’re telepathic and My hair color is normal…and not blinding.” Reno said with a roll of his eyes just trying to throw out as many lame jokes as he possibly could. When Cissnei made a reaction to Reno shaving her head, oh it was just priceless. Reno burst out in a heavy laugh as he had landed the chopper on another rooftop. Good timing too, because with this laughing he might’ve crashed…and no one (well reno) wanted to hear about him crashing again. “Oh you know I would Cissnei, I never joke around when it comes to hair threats…though I’m sure you’re right, Rude would probably feel a little better.” He said with a nod of his head and he cut the engine of the helicopter, throwing off the headphones once again and unbuckling himself.

Reno simply shrugged as he hopped out of the chopper and slid the door shut tight. “Eh, it’s not so bad anymore. Not a lot of people have so much resentment against ShinRa anymore…they just are a bit opinionated lately.” He said scratching the back of his neck. “We’re trying to gain our trust back from the people of Gaia…but enough about work…time for ice cream!” He said running over and pulling on Cissnei’s hand trying to lighten the mood a bit. Now wasn’t the time to stress over work…this was a break…a workless break.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

Muttering, she shrugged and resisted laughing, holding onto her serious look before exhaling a deep and over long sigh, getting to the point where she barely had anymore oxygen. Dramatic much? Having run out of breath she took a quick gulp before smiling, “Oh alright I’ll buy next time.” Her eyes widened when he explained that they were going to go as expensive as they could if she was buying. Sputtering out her words, “Wha…? What?? What makes you think I’m made of gol…” She trailed off when she realized he was joking. She let out another sigh, “Reno you exasperate me!” A laugh bubbled out of her lips. Pressing a hand against them, trying while failing to hold her mirth back.
“Oh dear.” She said quickly as he explained about the pay docks. “Remind me never to go along with your schemes when the president or Elena is around. No use going into being a Turk again and getting a pay dock right away!” Eyebrow raised still she wondered at his choice of words…her own personal comedian? “My own personal comedian? Ok then where’s the props? If I told you to wear a banana suit would you have to do it?” The question was a tease, but the way her eyes glimmered with mischief he should be able to tell she wasn’t exactly all the way joking.

Sticking her lower lip out to form a pout when he said she wasn’t telepathic she tried to look as hurt as she possibly could. But then again when he laughed at her reaction she couldn’t help but smile back. He had that affect on her, one that made it seem like everything was ok, like the world wasn’t out to get them and like they hadn’t caused the ruined lives of so many people. Darting eyes caught his before she looked at the red hair she held between her fingers. Her hair really had gotten long, past her shoulders by maybe 4 inches. She wasn’t willing to part with it, not when she had worked so hard to grow it out. Well…not literally worked, but still…maybe one day it would be as long as Reno’s…that is, if he didn’t shave it all off first. “Ok truce, If you don’t shave mine I won’t shave yours, deal?”

They were here already? Wow! Nice having your own helicopter…or rather, having one of your best friends have a helicopter. A plus! She peeled off the headphones and unbuckling herself she pushed the heavy door open and jumped out, landing gracefully on her feet. She was used to doing this every day of her life after all. Turning around she closed the door and jogged over toward Reno’s side, brushing her hands through her hair to try and make it presentable. She was after all on a date! Ok ok…not a date, just hanging with a friend, still it was the closest thing she’d had in a long time. Not that it made all that much difference; she wasn’t one of those girls that had to look perfect at all times. If she was…well let’s just say she wouldn’t have the job she did.

His answer made her feel a tad bit better. After all, that was better then the attitude people had had toward the Turks when she had left. Which might have been classified as hatred, and it hadn’t gotten better until just recently. When he grabbed her hand and pulled she went after him with a laugh. “Ok I get the message! No talking about work of any sort!” She laughed out and stretched out her not so long legs to match his pace.

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Reno glanced over at Cissnei as she held her breath. What strange things girls would do when they didn’t want to show their emotions…or they didn’t want to laugh at Reno’s amazingly funny jokes and stuff. It had to be that. Reno just smiled to himself, another successful comic statement. It was hard to keep his simple smile…well simple when Cissnei freaked out about paying for the most expensive place. A few twitches on the corners of Reno’s mouth occurred as he wanted to smile more and laugh, but it seemed he was better at holding back his ability to laugh and didn’t have to hold his breath. “Chill Ciss, I was joking.” He chuckled a bit. “Well mostly.” He shrugged a bit.

When talking about pranks and stuff, the best plots were always against the tough ones. Like Elena and the President, now that was some good stuff right there, pranks against those two were golden, pay docks and all. “Oh come on, you’ll totally help me with my flawless schemes, it’s more fun when you’ve got something to lose, it’s like gambling, you take your chances and see how much you gain or lose.” Reno said with a sly smug grin on his face. “Besides, if you aren’t my ‘partner in crime’ so to speak, well then you might find yourself in for a surprise…I just might pull a fast one on ya.” Of course he was kidding, mostly, it would be funny to see the look on Cissnei’s face if Reno ACTUALLY pulled a good prank on her, she’d probably run after him trying to hit him or shave off his obnoxious bright red hair. The image made Reno laugh to himself.

“Not all comedians use props…I’m so funny I don’t have to use props. My jokes are all I need.” Reno grinned widely before his face fell at the thought of a banana suit. Bananas. What about them did Reno dislike? Was it their odd yellow color or shape? Or was it just the fact that if you threw it at someone, you were bound to get a good pounding back? Reno had a moment once, where he threw a banana at Zack, good thing the guy didn’t chop Reno into bits with that sword of his. That would be a humiliating way to go. How did Reno die? Oh he threw a banana at a guy and got killed. “No Bananas.” He simply stated with a straight expression.

After landing and getting out of the helicopter Reno nodded at Cissnei in response to her truce. “Okay, Truce.” He agreed as they headed off to the edge to get off this building. “No work today. Today is a relaxing day. We can talk about anything you want Ciss.” Reno shrugged before climbing down the fire escape like a crazy person. That was another cool thing about Reno, he was very fast on his feet and very easy to get around places quickly. Perhaps that’d be another thing he could work on Cissnei with when he taught her combat skills and stuff? It’d be a good thing to know. As of now, Reno was starting to think all this time they were going to spend together…would be a great idea.

(had to have a paragraph on bananas XD )

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

Rolling her eyes at his banter Cissnei hid the smile she felt and chided herself for overreacting to what he had said about her paying more. She playfully shoved his shoulder and shook a finger at him, “Reno Sinclair, one of these days somebody’s not going to take your jokes in a funny way, and when that happens…” She smirked, “Your going to be running for your life in the other direction!”

Like gambling…“Somehow that doesn’t reassure me Reno.” With a quick poke to his ribs followed by her exasperated expression when she saw the smug on his face. Turning around and walking backwards in front of Reno, she glared up at him, but it was shadowed with a twinkle. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you…to risky since I’d just get you right back.” She said with a giggle, trying to keep a strait face and only managing to look slightly ridiculous in the process.

When she took her place walking beside him again she rose her eyebrows at his suddenly serious expression when she mentioned the banana suit. He seemed to be mulling it over and not liking what he came to the conclusion of because with one of the most serious expressions on his face she had seen all day he told her ‘no banana’s.’ With a mischievous smile she looked at him before speaking, her voice holding a hint of what she was feeling. “Oh? Why no banana suit?” Her eyes wide and innocent looking as she looked at him.

Anything she wanted to talk about. She gazed around before looking at Reno, this time her look wasn’t mischievous, it wasn’t full of humor, no sly smug expression. Not even a hint of sad, it was simply...well adoring might be an odd term, but it just might fit. She hadn’t been able to talk to anyone like she was right now since she had left the Turks, and even then she couldn’t talk like this. So much worry had been going through her, Zack, Cloud, the company, the problems. It had all been way too much for her. Because of her orphaned past though she was a strong, though quiet woman, she had this side of vulnerability. It usually showed when she had to make a decision that could ruin someone’s lives. Out of all the Turks she might be the one with the most conscience. Knowing that they would leave a child orphaned almost tore her heart out of the strong wall of defense she had constructed around herself. But this…knowing Reno would always be there for her, a great friend, well it almost brought tears to her eyes.

It was a good thing Reno was somewhat oblivious and had shot down the fire escape like the monkey he just might be. She took a deep breath and her crimson eyes gazed toward where she saw the sun setting and she smiled. Yes, she decided, it was good to be back. Suddenly remembering she was standing there she quickly started going down the escape after Reno. Though no where near as fast as he had been, she could still hold her own. Though light on her feet, Cissnei had never been the quick almost monkey like type Reno was. No, she had always preferred the long distance have things under control with a gun or her shuriken. Still, it would be a good idea to be able to move as quickly and effectively as Reno could. Something he could help her with. She was already light and knew how to move fast and control her body, she just couldn’t do it to the extent Reno did.

She landed on her feet at the bottom, her still soft eyes glancing at Reno. With a quiet voice, she tried to joke, “Thanks for waiting.” Clearing her throat she made her way over to him and suddenly felt like a teenage schoolgirl. Why she felt so shy all of a sudden was something she couldn’t understand. Instead of trying, she simply glanced up at him, “Ready to go eat some ice cream?” Again her gaze was just plain and simple, no other mischief or smug or anything else, just pure sweet Cissnei with her look that could go through your soul. Sure she could be bossy, tough, even somewhat evil with the way she could use blackmail, but underneath she was sweet and honest. Now that she could talk about anything she was at a loss for words.


[haha of course!!!! <3]

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Reno just looked at Cissnei with a blank stare as she said someday someone wouldn’t think his jokes were funny. He just blinked a few times before shrugging slightly. “Heh, I don’t think I have to worry, my jokes are always fresh and funny, there is no way my funniness can die out. And if it ever does, you’ve seen how fast I can move, I’m sure I’ll be able to manage” He grinned widely shoving his hands in his pockets as usual, waiting for more conversation to continue, or these fun little sarcastic scenarios, such as Reno’s jokes not being funny and him running away.

“Maybe…gambling wasn’t the best word…though its completely accurate.” Reno stated not trying to correct himself, just proving a point. “I’d like to see you try and get me small fry. The master of pranks and jokes, I highly doubt you could pull one off on me.” He said trying to poke fun as he laughed a bit and grinned oh so smugly. Typical Reno, once again fanning the flames of his own ego. It’s a wonder his head hadn’t exploded by now by such a giant ego, guess he got used to carrying that much weight around. “If you ever do decide to try and ‘get me’ just know that I know every trick and prank in the book…be creative…just stay away from the hair.” He said removing his left hand from his pocket and running his fingers through his hair, if anything were to change his style, it would probably ruin him.

Why did everyone have to question his dislike of bananas? Was it really that big of a topic? “Eh…I had a bad experience with bananas once…involved cake and a ball pit, but that’s a story for another day…or never.” He said looking at Cissnei with a small smile, no huge grins now that he was being serious and what not. He enjoyed this time with her. He had probably talked more now than he had since she left. Talking to Rude or anyone else around ShinRa was hard when you got a ‘shut up’ after awhile, so having someone just as chatty as him [at least when Reno is around] was great.

Reno really wasn’t paying much attention as he had flown down the fire escape and waited patiently at the bottom, just leaning himself against the building wall and folding his arms. He figured Cissnei was thinking about something and he would be patient and wait like any gentleman. Wait a second. Reno be a gentleman? Wasn’t that a little odd? He simply shook his head and continued to wait before Cissnei climbed down as well. She looked a little different than before, not that humorous look she had before when they were poking fun at each other back and forth, she looked so…there were no real words to describe it. Reno just returned the smile and comment with a nod. “No problem.” He said not cracking any jokes about her being a slow poke or anything like that. What possessed him to keep his mouth shut was beyond him or anyone else who knew him. “Yeah, I’m ready.” He said putting a hand on her shoulder and smiling at her still before looking off at a nearby ice cream parlor and he let his free hand sort of gesture towards the parlor. “Ladies first” He stated before his joking mind completely shut down to a regular Reno Sinclair.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

“SMALL…FRY…?!?!” Oh he was going to get it now! No one called her small fry and got away with it! Not even Reno. Her horrified expression was replaced by one that promised revenge. She didn’t normally plot against her fellow workers and friends…but that sentence had just proved that she had good reason to be plotting against him. “Well if you highly doubt it then I wouldn’t worry…but how do you know that I won’t be able to pull a fast one on you?” Her voice was soft, but the hint of deceit was strong in those that knew her well. In reality the real Cissnei always came out around Reno.

A smile played across her lips as she thought just how she was going to get him back. Not any regular pranks, no this would have to be unique, something even he wasn’t thinking about. OR…it could be when he was thinking really deep about something else? The possibilities were endless, although coming up with something that he would fall for was going to be difficult. All of a sudden something came to mind that made her smile. Oh yeah…that just might work. She came up with a list of things she would have to get to make it work and grinned widely. Just thinking about how quiet she would have to be was going to be hard, but she would have to work on that one too.

She was jolted out of her planning when he elaborated on his experience with bananas. An eyebrow raised and she laughed at his discomfort at telling her as small of what he did. “How does that…ok your going to have to tell me THAT story one of these days Reno! I can’t wait to hear it.” She said, matching his laugh with a laugh of her own.

Cissnei noticed that he had seemed to stop with his joking. She wasn’t sure that was a good thing or a bad thing. It might have put her at ease once again had he started with the joking, but at the same time she was feeling so shy she just might start blushing. Looking back she hadn’t felt this shy with Reno since she had been a little girl just starting training to become a Turk. Not that he had been that much older then her. Actually he was only what…two or three years older then she herself was? She was 21, so he couldn’t be all that much older. She had been raised in ShinRa and had joined the Turks officially when she was what…13? Or had it been earlier? Later? Interesting that she couldn’t exactly remember. Most had thought of her as older, which might have been because of the fact that she had always been quieter and reserved, ready to do her job.

All she remembered was the fact that Reno had made her feel at ease quicker then anyone else. Dealing with what she had had to, with coming into ShinRa, not a friend in the world had been tough on her. She had missed out on any kind of childhood, which she regretted to this day. If she ever had a kid…well it would be able to have a childhood. With that thought running through her head she blushed without knowing. Now why was she thinking about that at all? Back to the subject at hand. She hadn’t felt shy around Reno since she had just joined ShinRa, which was a loooong time ago. So why was she now? Sometimes I don’t think I know myself. she thought suddenly.

Ladies first. How long had it been since anyone had called her a lady? She got ‘ma’am’ sometimes, which only made her feel old. “Wow, look who decided to be a gentleman all of a sudden.” Her teasing suddenly came back, maybe in an effort to hide her shyness? “Are you trying to get brownie points because your scared I might pull a prank on you?” She said with a wink. “Being a gentleman won’t save you ya know.” She stated with a smirk, “You’re still going to get it! Beware of Cissnei! 5 feet, 2 inches of pure cold steel and terror!” She said and putting a fake mean look on her face she put her arms up and flexed. Cissnei was strong for a woman, but she had never looked like it. In fact most that saw her probably thought she was one of those girls that couldn’t defend herself. Wrong, but it still didn’t change the fact that she was small.

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Muse: alllriiight
Notes: nota

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Small fry probably cost Reno. Big time. Her expression said it all. He was going to get it someday, maybe not soon but someday, and Reno believed it too. Cissnei wasn’t one to forget when someone called her short, or referenced it in any other way. Reno would really have to watch his back now, Ciss now had motivation to pull a prank on him! “I’m so experienced in the field of pranks, it’s almost like I can sense them. I’ve never had a prank pulled on me ever.” He grinned trying to boost his confidence against Cissnei’s determination to get him now. “You can try all you like, but when none of them work…well call a truce when you want.” He decided to finish that statement without a short pun, it would just motivate Cissnei more and dig Reno into a deeper hole than he was already in with his jokes and puns.

Though his babbling about being so experienced in pranks probably didn’t work, Cissnei was probably plotting right this moment, plotting Reno’s downfall. He would await the day that he failed to evade a prank, especially by Cissnei, and when that day came, Reno would finally give up the whole jokes thing. If any of the other turks knew that they’d probably help Cissnei with some sort of master plot just to get Reno to stop cracking jokes every time he turned around. Obviously Reno’s explanation of the banana fear caught Cissnei off guard, at least it kept her from plotting now. “Ha, good luck trying to get that story out of me.” He said with a smug grin, knowing it wasn’t a real story he just knew it would catch her off guard, and she’d want to hear the story. He’d have to think of some really ridiculous story to tell her, see if she was gullible enough to believe him, now it was his turn to plot.

While continuing to smile all proud of his…well Renoness, Reno glanced at Cissnei, probably at the best time to poke fun at her now. She was blushing, Why? Reno didn’t know if he wanted an answer so he wouldn’t ask, he’d make a comment and see if she just spilled it. “What’s with the multiple shades of pink Ciss?” He said with a slight chuckle actually wondering what it was she was blushing about. He didn’t say anything really, what was she thinking about? It made him very curious. “Got something on your mind.” He added with a grin and a wink, trying to get Cissnei to tell without really asking

Okay, nice gentleman-like attitude was gone now. Reno rolled his eyes and folded his arms as he looked at Cissnei, raising an eyebrow in the process of trying to figure out…why she was acting a little different right about now. “What do you mean gentleman? I was just saying ladies first, it doesn’t mean I’m like…nice or anything, besides, why would I try to score brownie points for you pulling a prank, when I know perfectly well that you won’t be able to get me?” He said his smile returning to his face as she stated that she was ‘5 feet 2 inches of pure cold steel terror’, it actually made him laugh. He walked up and placed his arm on her shoulder, using it as an arm rest, basically stating her shortness without actually saying anything. “Right, You’re scary and very threatening. Now come on, let’s get that ice cream before you strike fear into the citizens with your hardcore personality.” Reno chuckled finally getting a little impatient (or something else?) and grabbing Cissnei’s hand and pulling her forward to the ice cream parlor, lightly and what not, maybe just trying to move the moment forward.

[Cissnei]

...Quiet Warrior...
"Wings symbolize freedom for those who have none."

A truce when she wanted…well he would have fallen for a trick before she called for a truce. Many didn’t know just how stubborn Cissnei could be. Reaching out she poked him in the side lightly, “Ok you just keep believing that Reno.” That was spoken in genuine sweetness, the thought of getting him with a joke made her skip a few steps. wasn’t that she was mad at him, in fact she loved his teasing nature, but…well the crack about small fry screamed for justice. Of course after she got him she hoped he resorted to his old ways of joking around. ShinRa was just so gloomy and serious without him.

She raised a brow when he mentioned that he would tell her the story. Crossing her arms she wondered if he was really serious about the story or if he was simply pulling a fast one on her. She would have to determine when he told her the full story. Suddenly she realized that she had skipped a few steps. She hadn’t done that since…well if ever it had been before her parents died. Happy face faded as the thought of her parents. Try as she might she couldn’t remember exactly the way her father’s face looked. She tried to concentrate, but it wasn’t there. Her Mother had been pretty, but when she envisioned her she realized that she couldn’t quite place her either.

She swallowed hard and tried once again to picture them. Coming up with a blank again she fought the tears that were threatening her eyes. To force her mind off that her mind wandered back to what she had been thinking about before. A kid, what would it look like? Would it have her hair? Eyes? Why was she thinking about this?? She would probably never have kids or get married or anything like that. She was a Turk! She had to keep reminding herself of that or else she might still dream of the future, like she was doing now. And then to make things worse Reno had noticed the blush that had crept up to her cheeks. She attempted a smile, “Yeah I’ve got something on my mind, pranks!” She said, trying to tease.

Suddenly she turned to Reno in mid-step and wrapped her arms around him, hugging him. “Reno please promise me you won’t leave ShinRa?” She asked quietly, her voice muffled because her head was pressed up against his chest. It was moments like this when Cissnei completely had her guard down. They were few and far between, almost never happening, and then coming so unexpected that most were floored by the difference she had shown them. Suddenly realizing what she was doing she quickly drew back, her blush furious. Clasping her hands behind her back she struggled to pull herself back together. “I…I’m sorry, that’s a horrible thing to ask you to promise…forget I said anything.”

Still struggling she listened to him without comment as he became teasing once again. It was a good thing, hopefully he didn’t notice just how embarrassed she had clung to him and asked him to promise not to leave ShinRa. She almost groaned out loud, she had made quite the fool out of herself. She hoped he didn’t ask why she had done it. SHE didn’t even know why she had done it. She tried to remember her Turk training to remain unattached to everyone.

She snapped out of her thoughts when Reno laughed at the crack she had made. She mock glared at him when he used her as an arm rest. In the next moment he grabbed her hand and pulled her forward. She laughed slightly and went after him, smiling, “It’s a curse ya know? Making people afraid of you. I can’t step outside of ShinRa without people screaming in terror.” Then they were at the ice cream parlor. She peered into the place where all the different kinds of ice cream were. This was going to be hard to choose…how one could have so many different types of ice cream was beyond her. Many more then the classic Vanilla, chocolate and mint.

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Muse: Good-ish
Notes: Reno <3

[Reno Sinclair]

Fiery Red Head
Looks like today we're clockin' out early

Reno was so cocky and so full of himself. Of course he would believe he couldn’t be pranked, though the way Cissnei was going about this did worry him a little bit. “Oh I will…” He said to her while adjusting his jacket. “If you want, after teaching you some martial arts stuff, I could always teach you the art of pranking. It’s quite fun.” He grinned knowing this would only motivate her more, which is exactly what he wanted. He wanted to see what exactly Cissnei would do to him, if she really could pull a fast one on him. But then again, being full of himself Reno labeled himself the king of things like this…it was highly unlikely that he would be caught off guard, unless he let Cissnei get him.

Speaking of pulling a fast one, Reno watched Cissnei for a few good moments, she didn’t seem to be buying his explanation of a story. Who would buy that kind of junk anyway? Bananas, cake, ballpits? Nothing fit together, at least something legitimate. Reno would make up the wildest story to fit that description, it would be a good way to confuse Cissnei, and entertain himself. Two birds, one stone was all he thought. As his smile remained he noticed something about Cissnei, she didn’t seem as happy, almost…in emotional pain. What had he said? Or done? Was it even directed towards him? Reno all of a sudden just felt ice cold, his smile faded to a straight line as he waited to see what was going on with Ciss. But once again, Reno was being serious and actually paying attention…all the good things guys SHOULD do sometimes…and then Cissnei dropped back to pranks. His eyes narrowed a bit, not buying it really, but not going to bug her about it. “Ah I see…again I wish you the best of luck. I really hope you succeed in some sort of prank. It’s about time I get a taste of my own medicine eh small-“ And he ended that with a cough before he could finish the short pun.

After a cough of two, cutting him off from calling her short again, Reno didn’t expect Cissnei to just hug him like that. Something was definitely on her mind and it sure wasn’t pranks. A promise like that was hard to make, but he was surely going to stay with ShinRa till the day he died. Which could be tomorrow, or years from now, either way he really couldn’t make that promise. No one knew what the future would bring. Reno opened his mouth to say something but Cissnei pulled off and apologized. Reno blinked a few seconds before a light chuckle escaped his lips and he walked over, placing one hand on Cissnei’s shoulder. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll probably be around ShinRa so long, they’ll have to force me to retire.” He grinned wondering what had gotten into her today, she seemed so…different. But he wasn’t going to interrogate her about it or anything.

“You’re one scary Turk, why wouldn’t people be afraid of you? See, Elena screams at people to death, You just strike fear into people, and me…well I blind people with my hair. Us Turks have our advantages.” Reno grinned walking up to the counter. He looked at Cissnei first waiting for her to order before he did. It was a nice thing to do, a more subtle way of ‘ladies first’. “Get whatever you want. Don’t even look at the prices.”