Just My Luck (Reno)

[Reno Sinclair]

It was no secret that Reno could be a little bit of a slacker, lazy, and really cocky when he wanted to be…of course he looked the part pretty well, but when it really came down to it, he was quite the worker. Always dedicated to ShinRa, he always had been, that was another reason why this whole Focus thing bothered him. Had he not really cared about his job, the company, or the people who worked there, it wouldn’t be that big of deal, but…it was like destroying a part of him…his family, everything he had worked for. Dedication was probably the thing that brought him up to Second in Command. And he figured he’d earned that spot fair and square, there was no way he was going to watch it fall to pieces again…let alone being the cause of it all. “It’s weird I know, me of all people…but still…quite a responsibility.” He said leaning back in his chair some and folding his arms across his chest, still letting the thoughts browse through his head.

No matter what it would take, Reno was not going to throw in the towel and give into such a ridiculous focus. It was inevitable in the stories he had heard sure, but Reno thought there had to be something to get him out of it. There was a loophole for practically everything right? Perhaps he would find one for this focus, but he sure wasn’t going to run off and try and find it. Last time he ran off there was a ‘search’ party going for him, and what did Reno get? Punched in the face by Rod, that’s what. No sense in messing around like that again, besides, Reno had a wedding to plan for…or watch Cissnei plan it. Whatever she wanted to do, it was mostly up to her, but the point is, whether or not his focus was 5 days away or 5 years away, he wasn’t leaving.

“It’s always the leaders ain’t it?” Reno said with a heavy sigh before chuckling a little. He was sure starting to get used to this type of talk, figuring out what to do, talking of your ‘inevitable fate’ and what you were gonna do, even if he had no idea what exactly it was he was really going to do. As far as he knew it now, he had 2 distinct options. Monster, or ShinRa’s destruction. Now wasn’t that an easy choice to make? No, and he sure didn’t wanna make that choice anytime soon. “Oh well, something will come up I’m sure. Things always work out ya know? Eventually.” He said in a more optimistic tone as he then started talking about himself having a girl…getting married, etc etc.

Reno thought back on that night he had asked Cissnei to marry him. Stars, blankets, snuggling, it all seemed to fit together perfectly. Then there was his actual proposal, it had seemed to catch her off guard…but it all turned out well for him in the end. She had said yes and seemed very excited about it! That was all Reno was hoping for…though he couldn’t help but let his thoughts run back to something so typical. He would no longer be single…no longer be a boyfriend…he’d had the ol’ ball and chain relationship now. Hopefully it turned out to be a good life. Reno and Cissnei got along so well, he knew she wouldn’t try to have him whipped or anything, but then again, Reno would probably have to mature some, act like a husband, not a womanizer or an immature teenager or something along those lines. This was the time to grow up and take things a little more seriously…jokes and pranks part time instead of full time for him.

With a small smirky chuckle Reno placed a few fingers at his chin as he kept thinking. “Yeah, unbelievable ain’t it? Reno Sinclair has a girl and she hasn’t run off crying yet.” He chuckled even more at the thought. His grin grew even wider at the congratulations. “Thanks dude, I’m just hoping she doesn’t yell a lot…or get too bossy…and can make a damn good sandwich.” That was of course a joke…sort of. He wasn’t going to turn into one of those guys who thought women only had a purpose for cooking…but Cissnei making him a sandwich every once in a blue moon might be kinda nice. A long shot from that for now though. “Yeah you.” He said looking at Two Guns with a serious and happy face as he meant his words. He wanted Ethan to be one of the groomsmen and that was that…no questions asked. “Good! I’m glad, I want my favorite guys to be up there when I lose all my freedom- I mean get married.” And here came to best part. “You’ll never guess who the girl is though…” he said before picking up his beer mug and taking another drink and just letting the suspense sort of…float around for awhile.

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Words: 969
Muse: Good!
Tagged: Two Guns
Wearing: Turk Uniform
Notes: Sorry this took awhile >.> been busy busy busy!

[Ethan (Two Guns)]

Ethan: Two Guns
"It's said the second you look into my guns' barrels, you're already dead."

Ethan just smirked hearing what Reno said about having the responsibility of being the second in command. Sure, it was sometimes difficult to picture Reno as serious but it wasn't too hard. True, Reno had a tendency to joke around but Ethan had seen him act serious a time or two. It was when they had to be with the assignments they were given. That and the dedication. Reno was a very dedicated Turk. He, out of most of the former Turks, had stuck around longer than the others. That alone proved he wouldn't waver when times got too rough. Rough times, Two Guns wondered how it had been for the Turks who had stayed with Shinra. Knowing how the job was then and now, it was no walk in the park. Probably even worse since then their numbers had been smaller until some started coming back.

"Yeah but I know you're capable, man. You bounce back all the time and are dedicated. Couldn't have picked anyone better." It wasn't like Rude would've made the better choice. Rude was usually a very quiet man and to be a leading figure, you needed to have the charisma or at least willing to communicate. Rude was still a pretty tough guy though.

Two Guns nodded at what Reno said about it always being the leaders. From the time they spent together as Turks, through the times they were working under Shinra, Ethan knew that to be usually the case. People tended to not do thing sin an organized manner or anything too treacherous without some sort of leader being behind it all. Listening to Reno's optimism, Ethan nodded just to try and help get his friend's mind off of it. If fate worked with them, it certainly would. Until then, they had to sit it out and wait and try to come up with something. Hopefully long before anything happened to Reno. The thought of someone being turned into something against their will disturbed Ethan.

It could happen to just about anyone. That's what was really unsettling. Pity they didn't yet find a way to block the portals. It would stop others from being turned into L'Cie. Stop others from having to worry about the same things Reno was worrying over. If only they could figure something out now. Too bad life never really worked out that way. Ethan was worried about Reno after learning this information but he wouldn't do his friend harm. If it came down to him turning into a monster, Ethan didn't think he could ever pull the trigger on him and neither would he want to.

Back onto the subject of Reno getting married, Ethan couldn't help but wonder who the girl was and if she was ready to handle someone like Reno. She had to be if she hadn't already run off like most of the girls who had dated Reno. Ethan just chuckled at what Reno said. "You getting married, I admit is a surprise. Didn't think you'd be the type to tie the knot already but I'm happy for ya, man."

Two Guns couldn't help but laugh again hearing what Reno was hoping that she didn't become. Honestly, he thought it was an inevitable outcome. The woman becoming bossy but not all of them got to be too bossy. There usually was something that a lady would nag a guy about. It was just natural but for Reno's sake, he hoped that whomever he was marrying wouldn't become too bossy or yell a lot. As for the sandwich part, Ethan looked over at him and raised an eyebrow. He chuckled a bit more at that. "All the luck to ya."

It was an honor to be asked to be one of Reno's groomsmen. He would definitely be there for the red head. He just hoped he didn't mess up any of his words during the occasion. Ethan was never good with words for formal things. He'll do his best though. He didn't plan on letting a friend down, especially Reno. "I'll be there for ya, Reno." Yes, he would be. He didn't think Reno would let him not be one of the groomsmen. Then came the subject of who Reno's girl was.

Seeing how Reno claimed he got a girl, it certainly made Ethan wonder as to who it could be. Even the vague hints earlier didn't really tip him off as to who it could be. All he knew was that so far, it was a girl. Reno's taunt about Ethan not being able to guess only made him wonder all the more. As Reno took a drink, Ethan pondered. Surely it was someone they knew? Otherwise, why would he tease Two Guns like that? Then again, Reno was the type. It could be anyone for all he knew.

"Is she anyone we know?" that was the first question to ask. It would narrow the world, that was for sure.