[FF7][SC] Star Flower

The first time I saw the kid was when I was shooting a military conscription poster.

For a while, Sephiroth has been thinking about why there are so many people coming and going, but he saw the problem child huddled in a corner to reduce the sense of existence—Angel said that only he thought it was a problem child, but Sephiroth thought it was a problem child. The preference of the elders completely disregards what image they are in the eyes of the other party.

Is it because of my strengthened eyes as a special soldier?Obviously it doesn't make sense.Is it because he is the only one sitting indifferently playing games when people come and go?Kind of makes sense, but still not enough.Finally, when he looked at the child repeatedly, he felt that the problem was in the other's golden chocobo-like blond hair, which was really eye-catching, and enough to arouse curiosity and... itching.

The fingers under the leather glove moved slightly.

"Claude. Claude Hurley." Angel said simply, he was spray-painting the polished Destroyer Sword without even raising his head.Since it is metal it will rust, and regular maintenance is necessary if he wants the sword to maintain its shape and weight.

Sephiroth folded his arms, tapped his fingertips on the leather jacket, and the boy who had just met his gaze quickly buried his face.He asked thoughtfully, "Your son?"

Angel looked up, because Sephiroth made a very rare joke.But before he could say anything, Genesis had taken over.

"A day like that

as if happiness will last forever

but--"

"Speak directly, I don't understand." Angel ignored the dissatisfied voice of his friend.

"Act [-]." Sephiroth nodded in agreement, "Angel, your hat is a bit green."

It took Angel some time to react.

For a moment he didn't know what to say, whether it was Sephiroth and Genesis standing together or the two of them making a cheesy joke, it wasn't unusual enough for him to respond conventionally.He finally raised his hand and surrendered as if giving up, "May I ask what is the connection?"

"You have black hair." Genesis closed Loveless and jumped off the podium, "We know that dark color is a dominant gene, and you can't have a child with blond hair."

Sephiroth decided not to correct the slight impreciseness.

"If I say it's my younger brother, does my father's hat turn a little green?" Angel asked amusedly.

"No, because I know you don't have a younger brother, so the cuckold can only be yours."

"Then for my honor," Angel waved towards the boy, "and also for your rare curiosity."

Claude noticed Angel's movements almost immediately, which made Sephiroth feel that he was not immersed in the game as he had assumed earlier, but was always paying attention to this side.When the boy met Angel's gaze, he obviously showed a little joy, but when he saw the gesture of waving, he became confused and hesitant, and the bright colors disappeared from his face.But as if he didn't want Angel to be disappointed, he put down the tablet and walked over the crowd.It can be seen that he doesn't like to be in contact with people very much, he tries to avoid sight as much as possible, and walks on a route that is not easy to meet people, and his steps are fast.

The speed is probably due to the short legs, Sephiroth thought maliciously, but it didn't show at all on the face.He thought of the little chicks running wildly when they left the nest for the first time, always being overtaken by their parents in two or three steps.This is what Genesis told him, and he was happy to know some areas that the first general of Shinra had never dabbled in, so he said a lot by accident.Now Sephiroth was sure his colleagues thought the same.

After all, it is too much like a chocobo.

The boy hid behind Angel, and the steady elder didn't force him anything, he just touched the boy's head—what's amazing is that his hair is actually soft, although it will curl up when he let go of his hand, but Undoubtedly soft to the touch.It was at this time that they realized that the boy was really too young, and Angel had to bend down a little when comforting him.

"Claude Strife." The boy seemed a little nervous when the surname was also said, and he didn't show much, but it gave people the feeling, "For some reason, I will take care of it for the time being. Logistics means that if you want to A working guardian must be registered to go to school, so it is temporarily recorded under my name. He is a bit shy, and I don’t feel at ease leaving him alone not long ago, so I will take it with me for a few days. If I am not here, you... Forget it." The last sentence was muttered in a low voice, but the two people mentioned were quite self-aware and didn't speak on this issue.

When Angel spoke, Claude kept his head down. He was probably a bit introverted, but he was obviously a country boy who didn't understand the rules, but Sephiroth didn't care much about such small details.Considering how hard it was for such a small thing to look up at them, he wasn't going to ask for more.

"The bond of karma, be it dreams or glory, is lost." Genesis had already turned to the next page.

"Little Lapsotous poet," Angel had to reiterate, "I consider myself a rough person, and I don't quite understand how the limited five chapters and fragments can express so many different meanings. So for the sake of our childhood acquaintances , just say it."

"Don't talk nonsense." The red-haired youth spoke concisely.

He saw Angel's evasion of the important and the trivial, talking about irrelevant information.As for how they met, why they brought them with them, and gave Xiu Lei the protection of the surname, there was no explanation at all.However, it is not difficult to guess what the friend thinks, and it is almost certain that he is concerned about the boy's mood.

So he was even more curious.

"Hmm... Let me think about where to start." Angel stroked his chin in thought, he always tried to do things properly, and thought through every sentence, "It seems to be my turn, Genesis, maybe at dinner I can give you a better answer."

Genesis' eyes flashed when he remembered that they were still filming.

"Sephiroth." Finally Genesis sat beside the silver-haired general.The sofa was not big, and he sat quite far away, looking in Angel's direction with his chin propped on one hand.The calm young man is carrying the huge sword on his back according to the photographer's request, reaching out to hook the hilt of the sword and posing as if he is about to draw the sword. Perseverance and maturity are his themes. "Did you think so?" He suddenly asked in a low voice.

"I don't want to." Sephiroth also responded in a low voice.He has nothing to do, and has been lazily leaning on the sofa and yawning.Unlike Angel, he does not need to maintain his own knife, because it is a test product, and the experimenter is in charge.

"Liar, you must want to touch."

It turned out that he wasn't looking at Angel at all, and pretending to be serious, he was paying attention to the blond boy in his peripheral vision. At this time, the other party was bored, or fidgeting, trying to focus on Angel.He understands that children who look forward to heroes will always be a little at a loss when facing their idols, and he was the same at first.But when he thought that these emotions were probably due to the general around him, Genesis couldn't help feeling a little bit of resistance in his heart.

Sephiroth, the hero of Shinra, is what everyone expects.

He also knew that this unhappiness was not something to be proud of, so he didn't show it too clearly, and another matter distracted his attention, so the two of them reached a strange harmony because of a chocobo.

"You knew it before I said anything. Do you think it is convincing?"

"It's you who want to touch me, don't drag me into the water." Sephiroth lazily denied, "Go over and stretch out your hand. It's not a shameful thing. At worst, Angel will read it to you. Or are you actually shy?"

"What the hell are you pretending for now, why can't we make things easier? Honestly admit that you're curious about that chocobo-like exploding golden retriever, and then I'll go over and tell him that Shinra's Great General treats him a little bit If you are interested, touch his head and bring him here, and describe the feeling to you later."

"The plan is good." Sephiroth praised with a smirk, "But it sounds like I'm doing no good, why don't I just ask Angel?"

"Because if Angel finds out, he will mercifully create opportunities for you, and you will be unable to do so because you have nowhere to go." Genesis asked impatiently, saying the truth, "How?"

"No, I refuse."

Before Genesis lost his temper, Sephiroth raised his hand and summoned the staff, and ordered in a tone that seemed to be mocking the other party's IQ unconsciously: "Bring the tablet that was left over there."

It wasn't loud, but enough for the boy to hear, even though he didn't react but Sephiroth was sure he did.

He took the computer from someone in overalls, with a small PHC-005 engraved on the edge, which is one of the cutting-edge products of Shinra's R&D department. There is no doubt who the bit is.The corresponding application development has not kept up. If it is synchronized with the intranet, the general function is similar to that of an ordinary computer.He glanced at the interface and was surprised to find that there was nothing but the basic system.

What the hell did this brat just do?

"...Claude." He used this name after some consideration. If Angel said so, there would be no problem. He also needs to be a little careful about his colleagues' relations.The strange thing is that this word made the boy tremble slightly, and Sephiroth made a note of it, "The things that Angel gave must be put away, it will affect him a bit if they go out." He shook the tablet, motioning for the little guy to get it by himself .

Claude didn't move.

"Claude," he repeated.Genesis paid a little attention. Although he didn't think Sephiroth would care about such a trivial matter, he still had to take care of his friend's ward. "If you don't care, I'll take a look at the operation record."

He took off his gloves, and his slender and strong hand landed on the screen with a little warmth. The test product has a special background interface for the convenience of inspection.In fact, he wasn't even half interested in it, but seeing that the blond child didn't react at all, he just flipped through it indifferently.

Invalid operation.

Invalid operation.

Invalid operation.

……

"Won't it work?" Sephiroth frowned, smiling happily like a cat playing with a mouse, waiting for the boy to turn into anger.

Claude stood up.

Claude walked towards him.

Claude squatted back to the corner.

Genesis laughed, he didn't even need to see Sephiroth's expression.

It was the first time he met such an interesting guy.

The special forces have a restaurant for the special forces, but Angel chose to go outside without hesitation.

Because the restaurant does not have children's meals.

"Angel, I assume you know that the only difference between a children's meal and an adult's meal is the portion size?" Genesis followed behind him at a leisurely pace. A store that feels like an old mother.Sephiroth was beside him, a little slower, staring at Cloud with interest.

The boy buried his face in Angel's neck, his blown blond hair looking like a stylized scarf.

"I also know that you prefer to sneak out to town to eat fried chicken than your mother's specialty apple pie." Without looking back, Angel pointed out Genesis's fault, and Angel walked towards the downward spiral aisle.As the descending light dimmed, partly because of the sunset and partly because of high-rise buildings obscuring the light, "she was always wondering why her child's heart wasn't at home, even though she was cooking delicious, well-balanced meals in different ways."

"It's as if I didn't have your part." Genesis retorted, while striding across a small puddle, the lower road was always wet for some reason.

Sephiroth was always a good listener when the two of them talked because he had nothing to say.But following the narration of the two privates, he was able to gradually outline some clear images in his mind.

Banola Village should be located a little north of Midgar, with plenty of sunshine all year round, but not too much rain.Angel explained that it is precisely because of this that Banola is famous for its stupid apples. Unlike the products in the south, the ones in the north are always crisper and sweeter.Long stretches of apple trees undulate the fields, interspersed with purple fruit, which the thirsty traveler may pick without reproach.

No more details, they thought he wasn't interested, so didn't say much.

It's okay, Sephiroth thought, it doesn't matter if you listen to it.

When the narrow wooden door was pushed open, the wind chime swayed crisply a few times. Angel weighed the boy sitting on his arm, not because he felt stressed, but because he thought that if he had to hug the seat later, there was no need to put it down now.Exactly as Genesis had expected, the bar cook was a squat, round mound, with strong arms, apron and hat, just like the ones in the Shinra restaurant.There was no one else in the restaurant.

"Ma Kexin, add a baby chair." Angel greeted obviously familiarly. The fat brown-haired woman took out a small wooden stool from under the bar. Angel took it and turned around and asked, "There are still four people at the bar." table?"

Sephiroth shook his head indifferently, and the silver hair bundled up with his movements flowed like moonlight, the fat woman's eyes lit up, but she was immediately covered up by the authenticity.Angel never brought a weapon when he came, maybe because he didn't usually use it very much.

"Table for four, the bar is not easy to talk about." Genesis pulled out the seat and squeaked, explaining everything with his actions.

Angel nodded, he stabilized the stool and put Claude down, "I thought so too. After all, the seats at the bar don't have backs, so I'm worried that he might fall." The small suede boots swayed on the stool, rough The workmanship is not like the common variety in a bustling metropolis like Midgar, but it seems to come from some wilderness areas.

"Then what nonsense are you asking?" Genesis threw a menu to Sephiroth.

"After all," Angel sat next to Claude, he acted like a competent daddy, but he has been like this since Genesis knew him, "No one stops you from talking to the lady boss chat."

The location of the store is a bit cramped for them.Sephiroth sat back slightly, his position was not good, he had to shrink his feet so as not to collide with Angel.Now he suspects that Genesis was so decisive in order to be able to stretch his limbs comfortably like this, with his long legs poking straight under Cloud's stool.

The special soldier's senses are enough for him to grasp the entire space the moment he enters, no matter if it is a moth-eaten window pane, a little wilted wild flower, or a speck of greasy dust on the ceiling fan that has not been used for a long time, all will not fall off.He didn't quite understand why Angel chose this place, but at least it was quiet enough.

To their surprise, Angel, who always respects other people's opinions, didn't ask Claude, and directly asked Ma Kexin for a soft shellfish stew and a small apple pie with a little raspberry sauce, such a soft thing Definitely for kids.He himself had salt cod, roast leg of lamb, yoghurt and vegetable soup.Sephiroth stared at the menu silently. When he randomly pointed to "Tourt" which he didn't know what it was, but he was sure it was the staple food, the eyes of his colleagues changed instantly.It was such a tacit understanding again, Sephiroth looked at them suspiciously, and finally added the same request to Genesis.After all, young poets are at least scruples about the elegance of their own meals.

"So," Genesis sat upright, crossing his hands to prop his chin, "before the main meal is served, is our appetizer ready?"

Angel smiled knowingly, "To what extent have they learned about the investigation report of Tuckers?"

The ward of the private first class, there is no doubt that the rigorous and meticulous Taxes will investigate him until the color of the first diaper is clear, and then record it for the record.Genesis changed the posture of supporting his head with one hand, conjuring Angel's PHC out of nowhere, swiping on it to call up the data.Before he spoke, he glanced at Claude and then at Angel, as if there was no problem with either side, "Niebelheim—so small that I've never heard of it—outsider, single-parent Strife Family, Mrs. Strife has been in a very bad physical condition after giving birth. Just two months ago, you came back from Wutai and happened to take the road passing by Nibelheim, and kindly rescued their family. Yes Therefore, my evaluation is... this road is indeed a bit long."

"Is there a problem with the Moko furnace as a reason?"

"You don't even believe it yourself. How could a small magic stove alarm the privates? What else is there?"

"Correct, and it involves confidentiality regulations." It should be incomprehensible when it comes to this, because Angel is not the kind of person who will break promises, but this time the situation is a bit different, he raised his eyebrows, "But I don't know anything there. I didn’t find it, at least the part that Shinra asked for. If it’s not a mistake in the intelligence, it must have been taken away by someone.”

Food was brought to the table.

The rooms are small and dimly lit, the food doesn't look photogenic and smells cheap and strong.Sephiroth didn't ask too much for that, good meals aren't always available in the military.He was just a little concerned about why even the most troublesome-looking roast leg of lamb was served, and that Tourt, whose face turned pale even Angel, hadn't appeared yet.

On the other side of the dining table, young children lowered their eyes and silently scooped up eggs with a spoon.Angel cut a bit of each from his own meat and piled it on top of the boy's custard.

The red-haired youth didn't hold back his laughter, for some reason the smile was aimed at Sephiroth.

"how?"

"You'll know."

Sephiroth rubbed the rim of the glass. It was a rough ale that didn't even add hops, and there was a bit of sour sweetness in the foam.He let go of the cup that was still stained with water indifferently, picked up the knife and fork and began to cut the lamb chops, and finally asked slowly, "I didn't find what Shinra asked for, so what did you find?"

Angel's movements stopped.He didn't want to hide it from the beginning, and it wasn't a big deal, and he had already prepared his speech, but he never found a chance to say it.Without hesitation, he took out a magic stone and put it in the gap between the cups and saucers.In an instant, the air seemed to be burning, and the breath carried a hot temperature, and the fiery colors flowed in the crystals.But it was only for a moment, and it lay quietly between the roast leg of lamb and the bacon, like a summoning magic stone should be.

After being silent for a while, Angel vaguely felt that there was something wrong with this picture.

Genesis picked it up first and poured strength into it tentatively, the radiant red color was more conspicuous than in Angel's hands.He glanced at Angel in shock, and Angel nodded in response.This is a natural magic stone, he can feel it, but he can't find out what's inside, maybe he has to find a place to summon it to reveal the mystery.Sephiroth also weighed it afterward, and a slight enthusiasm rolled into his palm, but he didn't try to probe, after all, he was indeed not as sensitive to the fire attribute as Genesis.Moreover, he didn't care much about the magic stone itself.

"It should be inlaid on the crown of the goddess." Genesis exclaimed. All of them could see that the value of this summoning magic stone was no less than that of Bahamut, but he couldn't think of a better description. "I can't imagine that it will appear in a small place like Nibelheim, at least it should be an inaccessible wilderness, a border guarded by dragons, or an endless abyss leading to the ground."

"Let me explain briefly." Angel tapped the table lightly, pulling the topic back from the magic stone, "This magic stone belongs to Claude. He found me during my stay in Nibelheim, hoping to use This magic stone is exchanged for the chance to heal his mother. Mrs. Strife is currently placed in the military hospital under Shinra, and I think I have an obligation to look after him for a while until she recovers."

Clear and easy to understand, concise and neat, consistent Angel style.

Obviously also suspicious.

"So—" Sephiroth cut off a lamb chop, "Why Angel?"

He was asking Cloud, Genesis realized right away.There is not only the official Shenluo platform for magic stone trading, but also the black market is very hot, but no matter which way you go, there is no more reliable than choosing Angel.They knew this because they knew Angel's stubborn decency, but such a choice was too wise for a country boy.

Angel didn't stop it.

A country kid who can recognize the magic stone and understand its value, got a rare natural magic stone by chance, and happened to meet the Shinra private first class who was patrolling. This cannot be explained by coincidence.Sephiroth has already asked casually enough, he is the person who cares the least about spies, because he never pays attention to them.

But now it seems that Claude is more like the person who doesn't take Sephiroth seriously, he just moves the spoon mechanically.

"Claude, I know you heard me." Angel said gently, putting his generous hands on the back of the boy's neck, "You have to make it clear, otherwise I won't be able to keep you by my side, and I also need to be responsible to other people .”

The boy stopped the spoon and swallowed the minced meat in his mouth.When he looked up, he looked a little confused, his delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if he didn't realize that he had become the center of the conversation.Genesis thought to himself that if this is really a spy, half of the foundation for success is already achieved, because good-looking people always have some privileges, at least he can't feel disgusted.

"Mr. Xiu Lei," this is the boy's first voice in front of them, the imitation of an adult's tone only makes people feel more immature, "You can send me to the orphanage, I don't expect anything else, you have done enough too much."

"Smart." Sephiroth took a sip of his wine, as light as water as he thought, "Too smart."

"Sephiroth." Angel's expression changed slightly.

Ignoring Angel's stop, Sephiroth smiled lowly, "After saying that, Angel won't be able to ask any more questions, and he won't send you to the orphanage, will he? Your understanding of him is really extraordinary, which is commendable .”

"Sephiroth!"

The boy's jewel-like blue eyes were fixed on him, expressionless, neither angry nor frightened.Sephiroth raised his eyebrows, "But you haven't figured out one thing. Angel hasn't reported the matter about the magic stone. He may not say it to protect you, but I will. Once Tuckers intervenes, things won't be like that. It's so easy now. It's not going to end well for you, or your mother. Maybe you need me to introduce Tucker—"

"It's over! Sephiroth!"

Even intimidation is too much.Angel understood that Sephiroth might not be hostile, just calmly stating what he believed to be the truth, but he looked like he was interrogating.

"Angel, you indulged him too much." Sephiroth responded coldly, but he didn't seem too concerned. He felt that there was no need to spend more time on this matter, "It's not complicated at all, if If he doesn't explain clearly, then leave everything to Tuckers. You don't have time to deal with an unknown brat, which is good for both of you. Of course, if that's your decision, I won't interfere."

For a moment, the air on the dining table froze.

The knife twirled twice in Genesis' hands, and he knew that with Angel's stubbornness, he would not be easily persuaded.In all fairness, Sephiroth's suggestion is quite pertinent. If it was him, he would also suggest that Angel give some money and settle the matter, so as not to cause trouble.However, his thinking is somewhat different from that of Sephiroth, and there should be no big conspiracy. It is just that ordinary country people want to take advantage of it. He has seen many of them in Banola for more than ten years.Perhaps it would be a good idea to visit Mrs. Strife in a few days.

It's just... Genesis looked at the little head uncertainly, and Claude lowered his head indifferently as if nothing had happened, and started digging apple pie, letting Sephiroth's suspicious eyes fall on him.This is not how a child should behave, he is too calm, there must be something wrong.

"I'm sorry, Sephiroth." Angel suddenly said softly on the way back.

He moved his arms a little to make it easier for Claude to sleep on his shoulder.This is really falling asleep, because the boy is always very nervous about other people's contact, but he is completely relaxed at this moment. It took Angel a long time to make Claude less resistant.In a sense, it's pretty rewarding.

"...It's nothing." Sephiroth responded hesitantly, Angel was always the one who apologized first, no matter where the fault was.But this time he felt that he might also be responsible, "I'm not angry." Maybe it was because Genesis went to the bookstore to pick up the books, and he was able to let go a little without a third party, and Angel happened to be that The kind of person who can make people open their hearts.

"I know you're worried—"

"I'm not worried, Angel, if you don't even have the strength to deal with a kid, Shinra's quality will be worrying."

"I see." Angel suppressed the smile on the corner of his mouth, and did not continue this topic.There is a bunch of fluffy golden hair in the corner of the eyes, beyond the boy's sleepy head, one can see Sephiroth's stern side face from the corner of the eye, "Speaking of which, have you grown taller again?" It's been a while since we last met, The 17-year-old seems to be much taller again, and may soon surpass him.On the contrary, Genesis has been worried about his height, and he doesn't want to be weaker than Sephiroth in any aspect. "The first time I knew you was also when you were seven years old, and you were a hero then."

This word also has a deep meaning, Sephiroth sighed, "Speak, just this once, I will listen."

The purpose of Angel introducing Claude to them is very obvious. He probably wants to have a long-lost party in a store he usually goes to easily. Speaking of which, it is the first time that Sephiroth knows what kind of store Angel likes.But everything was obviously ruined by his speech, although Sephiroth felt that he was not wrong, and did not understand why Angel made up his mind to adopt a child of unknown origin.

That's right, adoption.

"I know you were a hero when you were seven years old, or even earlier, and there are dozens of posters of you in Genesis's house—ah, don't tell him." Not sure if he meant to say something, Angel said again By the way, Genesis was exposed, but it should be unintentional from his generous personality, "You are different from us, very different. Of course, it is undoubtedly commendable, but most of the time I don't know how to communicate with you. chat."

Sephiroth shrugged, "So this is the first time I've seen you guys come to this kind of store." This sentence sounded a bit complaining.

"I always feel that you won't like it," Angel commented, looking at the young man's neatly combed silver hair, spotless leather jacket, and Nodachi that is not easy to leave, "You seem to be sitting in a high-end restaurant, in front of you The dishes must be served on a large plate with a pinch, and the red wine in the goblet must be from a fixed place of origin.”

"Except for the wine like sugar water, it's okay."

"Then I will invite you next time." Angie nodded unexpectedly but happily, and then continued the topic just now, "In Banola, the seven-year-old child of the landlord's family can read a little bit, but he can only read fairy tales or legends ;If I was born in a commoner family, I would have a lot of things to do. I cut wild alfalfa in summer and autumn and dried it to make rations for cattle and sheep. Winter is the season for harvesting apples. When I am free, I often dig earthworms or catch frogs in the ground. Go feed the chickens - it is said that such eggs are more delicious. It may be hard for you to imagine that if you catch a small frog and hang it by the lake with a line, you will be able to catch a huge bullfrog in a short while." Angel said Come on, he and Angenesis don't usually mention these things, and it's strange to talk about children's toys at this age, "Ordinary people are such brats at seven years old. They are stupid and don't know much. There is no complicated thoughts, at most a little clever."

"The one in your arms is not an ordinary kid." Sephiroth reminded that even though he hadn't experienced a normal childhood, he still had a little idea of ​​what an ordinary child was like, at least not like Claude.

"He is." Angel said firmly, "Although he is a little sensitive and introverted, he worships heroes and adventures just like boys of this age."

"Sephiroth, Claude likes you very much, his eyes are full of longing when he looks at you."

"Oh?" Sephiroth suspected that he had heard it wrong, "You call that longing?"

"I'm surprised too, but I can't find a more suitable word than longing." The small figure squatting in the corner stared unblinkingly when Sephiroth waved the authentic, pure blue The color shone as if it had fallen into the stars, and it was almost the most beautiful color Angel had ever seen. "I even took a picture, and I'll show you when I send it back."

"He's just not very good at communicating with others." Angel continued, for no reason, he felt that Claude and Sephiroth were somewhat similar, but the way of expression was not the same, "During the month with me, he never He took the initiative to open his mouth, and he would not answer some questions. I change the way I order food every day, but I still don’t know what he likes to eat. Only today, when he looks at you, I realize that he can also be with Same with the other kids. So I'd like you to be a little nicer if you can."

"So you still made up your mind to adopt him, just because of a magic stone?" Sephiroth still couldn't accept it, and this was the most unreasonable thing about the whole thing, "The magic stone was returned to Genesis." He He added that among the three of them, Genesis is obviously more suitable for it.

In fact, Angel himself didn't quite understand it. Although he was considered a good person in the traditional sense, he didn't have such sympathy.He will never be able to take care of how many yellow and thin children there are in the slums under the disc, and he can only do what he can do.

And when the little child held up the magic stone with the magnificent color of flowing flames and proposed an exchange to him, it was just asking for money, and the best choice was to pay for both money and goods.But Angel couldn't forget the scene at that time. Even though the boy's clothes were frayed and fuzzy, and his blond hair and cheeks were covered with muddy sewage, the eyes looking at him were so impressive——

Confused, frustrated, anxious, painful, cautious, suspicious.

In the deepest part, there is a firm hope.

No one can resist such a pair of eyes, they are too contagious.

He shook his head, shaking the memory out of his mind, "It's going to be all right, even Turks can't find anything wrong with his resume - except for the unknown father, but I think that's the part that doesn't matter .He's just an ordinary kid." Angel tried to convince Sephiroth, as if to convince himself, "For my sake, satisfy his vision of a hero a little bit."

"...if you so wish."

This is agreed, for Sephiroth, playing the hero is handy.

He turned his head slightly, and suddenly found that the group of exploded golden fur was right in front of him, shaking slightly with the wind brought by his walking, defenseless.He stared at the little golden-haired head for a while, until even Angel couldn't help but look sideways, "What's wrong?" Anyway, this time, Angel couldn't figure out what Sephiroth was thinking.

Sephiroth withdrew his gaze, "It's nothing. What is the Tourt I ordered tonight? It didn't show up in the end."

"That," Angel raised the corners of his mouth, unlike Genesis's half-smile, the steady smile was so natural on his face, "Come together next time, I'll tell you."

— not long after that.

"Angel!" The red-haired young man rushed into Angel's office like a whirlwind, put his hands on the table, and leaned forward almost to Angel's face, not at all polite as usual, "Guess what I summoned? Undead Bird! It's a phoenix! God, Shinra has been tracking them for so many years and can't even get a single feather of them