something of an offer

[steadypulse]

Sender: 76
To: Everyone
Subject: Sleep & Nightmares

If there's anyone having trouble sleeping due to nightmares, or anything else, feel free to swing by The Wild Harvest.

We've got a lemonade-like drink that will guarantee a peaceful night's sleep; can also make it a tea if you're more the type for that.

For those who might prefer a dreamless night sleep, I've got a strong homemade honey moonshine on offer as well. I'm willing to part with a few jars of it.

That's all.

Comments

[steadypulse]

If you're sure- otherwise, just keep in mind I know a decent enough hangover breakfast.

[Private]

I worked with the guy for years, but he got a hell of a lot worse when he went full drama. [He's allowed to shittalk Reaper, the man proposed to him on Halloween.] Know that feeling too well.

Guy I'm talking about helps out with the Harvest, and I'll go ahead and apologize if the Sephiroth guy being dramatic here attracts his attention to you. It gets worse if he decides he likes you.

[spikyheaded]

I'll leave a note somewhere both me and my roommate can see.

[Spoiler: He won't.]

[Private]

Great. Can't wait to have two of them watching my every move.

What's his name? Just so I can keep an eye out.

[steadypulse]

At least it'll be something to feel hungover again if one hits.

[76 and his grilled cheese with hash browns, bacon, and fried eggs in it....]

[Private]

At least it's mostly harmless, just irritating.

Reaper, he goes by Reaper.

[The other dramatic asshole that replied, and is sitting just at the bar in the same room as him.]

[spikyheaded]

I'll drop by for it later.

[Private]

[A pause as Cloud lets out the deepest of sighs before writing once more.]

Irritating, huh? Guess we'll see about that.

[Especially when Sephiroth can be a special kind of irritating himself. And what kind of a name is Reaper?]

[steadypulse]

Always an easy request item.

[Private]

He comes attached with me, for better or worse. It's only irritating until someone threatens me at least- so far. I know Reaper annoys the hell out of Eustace because he thinks it's funny and has a fondness for Tifa, for instance; if you know either of them.

[He still felt he was going to have to put a 'No Fighting' sign outside of the Harvest just because of how the asshole could get.]

[spikyheaded]

[Private]

[Both names catch his attention. Especially Tifa's.]

I know them both.

[There's a sizable pause this time around. But he only puts pen to paper once more knowing that this is private. And from what he's seen so far, it seemed like he could trust this guy.]

Tifa and I know each other from back home.

[Perma Private]

[steadypulse]

That so? Good to hear she's got some familiar face around. She used to work the bar at the Wild Harvest here, and we gave her as much support as we could when she went off to open her own place.

They both know I'll help out whenever they need me to.

[Couldn't miss how there were people she missed, after all.]

Part of why Reaper's fond of her- he'd probably kill someone for her as quick as he'd do it for me. He's one of those types.

[spikyheaded]

There's a couple of us here. Sephiroth included.

But it's good to hear someone else besides Eustace was watching her back before I—

[Pause. He wishes he can take that back but he was writing faster than he could think. Better just keep going at this point and hope he doesn't notice that.]

before any of us showed up. I know that she was on her own for a while.

Maybe I'll give this Reaper guy a pass if he's looking out for her too.

[steadypulse]

Makes sense with him basically stalking you on here.

Tifa has come a long way, and gotten her feet pretty solid under her here. Hard not to be proud of her- and passed a couple recipes to her to use at her place.

[It was noticed, but it also seemed like some sort of sore spot just from that. Sometimes those just needed to be rolled right on over.]

He's a bit out there, since he doesn't show he cares in 'softer' ways. She knows I've got her back, too. Any friend of hers is welcome around here as well, just so you know.

[spikyheaded]

Might've had something of yours through her then. The Starflower's been keeping us fed since we got here.

[And that's a trait Cloud could understand. Gaia knows he has trouble with that sort of thing himself.]

Starting to think I'm going to owe you for more than just the alcohol. If there's anything else I can help with, let me know.

[steadypulse]

Good place to go, I visit myself at times, with Madeline along for the ride. A fairy kitten adopted from there, promised I'd bring her for visits after all.

Hell, if there's anything else I can help you with as well. Always good to know who you can go to when needed.

[spikyheaded]

I'll reach out if I think of anything. Thanks.

[steadypulse]

Good. I'll be easy enough to spot when you come by to pick-up the drinks.