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[Lloyd's face is pale, panicked, when the video feed turns on.]

Guys, we have a problem. Cruxis is here.

[He swallows.]

And so is Kratos. He's taken over. It isn't Yggdrasill anymore, it's him. He's-

[His eyes abruptly widen, no longer looking at the Dreamberry but something off screen.]

Damn it, they're back!

[There's a flash of steel as he pulls a sword out, then the feed abruptly turns off.]

[ooc: Backdated to after this.]

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[Yeah, the Headless Horseman had been no laughing matter.]

Ghosts... That'd make sense.

[And the fact that it does is a relief.]

So, what do we do about them, then?

[And neither are these things; only benefit here is that they don't seem able to cleave heads off. Yet, anyway.]

I think we should just leave 'em alone. They'll probably leave eventually, same as all of us.

[Glance back at the steps. Still nothing, and that's a good sign as far as Zack's concerned.]

And since they're not all the way here, I don't think it'll take as long.

[The answer doesn't sit comfortably with him, partly from the paranoia still twisting inside him, partly just because they're leaving an enemy behind at their backs.]

Or they could make it the rest of the way here. Kratos has been here before. All the way here. Zack, if they show up in this place, you have to promise to call me for help.

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[Zack doesn't appear too worried, but he can understand what Lloyd is getting at. So he nods, stepping away to face his friend.]

Deal, but you gotta do the same thing, okay? If they're as powerful as you're saying, you shouldn't take 'em on alone.

[Now he extends a hand in Lloyd's direction. Shake on it?]

[As much as he doesn't want to put any of his friends in danger, Zack has a point. If it were just the angels, that would be one thing, but Lloyd knows he's not good enough to take Kratos on alone. He grimaces, not liking to admit that even to himself, then nods and takes Zack's hand, shaking it.]

Deal.

[Eyes Zack again. He still looks pretty flushed and sick.]

Come on, you shouldn't be up. Let's go bunk down for the night.

[As soon as Lloyd shakes his hand, Zack grins. With that out of the way, he can sleep easier. And speaking of sleep...]

I'll hold you to that. But really, man. I'm fine. Been on my feet through worse!

[And passed out through worse, too. Still, he doesn't protest as he moves back towards the heater; this area of the ground level is still intact and his bedroll is looking mighty comfy right about now.]

You wanna stay here tonight? I've got a spare in the closet.

[That gets a smile out of Lloyd, and a scolding, teasing nudge.]

That doesn't mean you shouldn't get off your feet anyway.

[He glances back toward the stairs, just once.]

Yeah, I'll stay.

[He wants to stay close to Zack... just in case. Besides, it's warm here and getting colder and colder outside.]

You go sit down. I'll get the bedroll out. Just tell me where the closet is.

Yeah, yeah, I'm going.

[And he is, really; as nervous as his friend is, Zack is grateful Lloyd is here. Having a friend around is doing wonders for him...even if he's acting kind of like Angeal at the moment. Still, Zack puts his sword against the wall, then flops face first onto his bedroll. Feels good, man...though he's still awake enough to gesture to a set of doors on the far wall.]

Over there. First door on the left. Just be careful; I kinda overstuffed it when I moved in here.

[Said with a sheepish look; overstuffed is an understatement. He had trouble shutting the door when it was full.]

[Lloyd pauses with his hand on the knob, suddenly wary.]

I'm not going to be buried if I open this, am I?

[Yup, still paranoid - but at least this is a normal fear, right?]

[Zack actually has to pause in thought at that question; will it all fall on him? Quite possibly. There's nothing very heavy in there, but still.]

I don't...think so? The big stuff's on the bottom, so probably not, but...maybe you should let me get that.

[And up he goes, like an energizer bunny. One that has to shake his head quickly, though; most energizer bunnies don't get dizzy upon starting.]

Maybe if I stand behind the door and keep it from opening too far, you could pull the bedroll out. Then if stuff does start falling, it won't bury either of us.

[Yeah, no, Zack. He's not going to let you do this by yourself.]

[Zack nearly pouts at that, but nods and steps over to his friend. Time to do this.]

Okay. Just be ready to move back, all right?

[Said as Zack moves into position, ready to reach for the bedroll and quickly leap back if needed. Shouldn't be any different than poking a Cactuar, really. ...Only this time there wouldn't be any needles involved.]

[Lloyd nods confidently.]

Got it.

[Okay, turning the knob now and slowing opening the door a crack. He's braced and ready in case anything falls against the door.

Uh oh, Zack! Something at the top is sliding loose!]

[As soon as the door opens, Zack has lunged forward; the bedroll is right where he left it, standing at the bottom of the closet within easy reach. Grabbing the cord that ties it shut is simple, but he tugs a bit too hard and falls back on his rear. At least that angle lets him see the box about to fall on them from above.]

Got it! Shut the door!

[Lloyd's already shoving against the door before Zack even finishes saying the words, and he doesn't stop until he hears the latch click. Still leaning against the door, he grins at Zack.]

Man, good luck if you ever have to open that again.

[In return for that grin, Zack laughs and shakes his head. Luck? Try a miracle.]

Thanks. But if you don't hear from me for a few days, you know where to look if you start digging.

[He stands up after that, tossing the bedroll at Lloyd as he goes back to his own; that was fun, at least....but now he does kind of want that nap.]

I'll be sure to bring a shovel.

[He catches the bedroll, then follows after Zack. He unrolls the bedding on the floor next to his friend, then stretches out on top of it. Hmm, maybe a nap is what he needs, too.]

Night, Zack.

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