SOMEONE'S GOTTA PROTECT IT

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#𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 // independant , very private && selective portrayals of final fantasy VII's cid & barret. low-activity.

❝ lifestream... in other words, a path of energy of the souls roaming the planet. 'spirit energy' is a word that you should never forget. a new life, children are blessed with the spirit energy and brought into the world. then, when the time comes, they die and once again return to the planet. when this energy is forcefully extracted and manufactured, it can't accomplish it's true purpose. everyday, mako reactors suck up the spirit energy, diminishing it. spirit energy gets compressed in the reactors and processed into mako energy. all living things are being used up and thrown away. in other words, mako energy will only destroy the planet...❞ -- bugenhagen, ffvii OG.

Delving deep into the lore of FFVII and the characters of Cid & Barret. I have consumed most, if not all of the Final Fantasy VII content and while I love the remake & rebirth there will be a lot taken from the original timeline. This blog will contain mature themes and the writer is above the age of 25. Minors DNI. These two are massively loved by Kay.

Below is a simplified version of the rules. For more in depth, please look at the theme. Along with each characters exclusivity and mains.

Other blogs: @rcdfcxr & @shokanjyu

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 ;; general etiquette applies. no godmodding , ect. don't drag me into your drama , i'm not here for it. i'm not into call out / cancel culture either. i won't reblog call outs. i do read them , however i am free to make my own mind up about someone. i will not ever create a DNI. i do understand why people do it and you'll get no judgements from me, I simply do not wish to be a part of it. I'm here to write. 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 ;; this blog is multi-ship / multi-verse. here they be no ship crossovers. i don't often duplicate ship. i put a lot of time and effort into any ships that i have and therefore I don't generally have an interest in having more than that.. On that note, let me make one thing clear ; no ship is superior. if you enjoy a ship , good for you. if you dislike a ship , also good for you. don't make it someone else's problem. What I will say is though, I do like open communication with my shipping partners, I can't ship with you if I feel like I can't talk to you. Also, I am well within my right to drop a ship at any time, whether it's because I feel like it's run its course or because I feel lack of interest. Same of course, goes for you. 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 / 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 ;; affiliates i class as exclusives. i will not write with duplicate muse. in this case i do expect it reciprocated. however ; mains are different. mains i don't expect it reciprocated ; and while i'll heavily prioritise your muse , yours may not be the only one i write with. Please also note that to be considered an affiliate/exclusive there must be a good level of communication between the partners, if I feel like I can't talk to you then this will not be upheld. Barret's Affiliates / Exclusives : tba Barret's Mains : tba Cid's Affiliates / Exclusives : tba Cid's Mains : tba 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 / 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 ;; just like you , i hold the right to unfollow as i see fit. i won't make a fuss if i don't like something , i'll simply move on. the same respect will be given to you should you choose to either unfollow or block me. 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 ;; I'm not here for it. I don't want to be pulled into social politics of any form. I simply want to write and enjoy myself and enjoy the stories that we write. I'm a tired bean... I don't have the brain power or function for it anymore. I just... don't. 𝐊𝐀𝐘 ;; Is me. Hi. (: Social introvert. I'm too old to deal with BS , i'm just here for a good time. friendly enough , bit of a gremlin. uk based and sporadic.

[onewingedangels]

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH (2024) dev. Square Enix

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Cosmo Canyon had opened Barret's eyes in more ways than one. He'd known the planet was struggling, but just how much he couldn't have fathomed. It fuelled his anger towards ShinRa even more and pushed his resolve until it burned in his chest. The Canyon was beautiful but devastating. For a second he wondered if ShinRa came here, would they see what they were doing? Would it change their minds? Though as quick as the question came, he scoffed. Barret knew the answer. It wouldn't change a damn thing, hell... they'd likely take this place for everything it offered too! 

Everything that the company touched they ruined. Barret could admit that Mako had made their lives easier, but the cost was too high. Much too high. But how did they fix this? How could they stop it? 

As he looked into the fire, listening to Aerith talk; he couldn't come up with an answer. Sure, he could blow every reactor they made to smithereens, but then they'd just build more. While there were people in the world who relied on that energy, while the people let ShinRa keep doing this... nothing would change. 

And Barret didn't know if they could change millions... billions of people's minds. So what could they do?

Just keep fightin'...

It was the only answer he could come up with. But that would be a never-ending cycle, wouldn't it? Cosmo Canyon had answered some of the questions he'd had, but it'd also given him so much more to think about.

"We're gonna save it... we gotta..."

starter for @nanakithewarrior

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Barret had barely had a moment to let everything that had happened sink in since Corel. Midgar seemed like so long ago, a distant memory. The laughter they'd had along the journey, those moments of quiet reflection. Cosmo Canyon... Hell, if he got a chance he was going back there. He never thought they'd be here... 

He looked to the sky, though he'd been told not to. The man saw nothing except an endless blue... clear, calm. Nothing like how any of them felt inside, hollow. The weight of something, someone, missing held onto his shoulders. A familiar weight, one he'd experienced many times before. Loss. This one hit him differently though. Maybe because he thought it could have been avoided if only they'd been faster. 

They all could have... Dyne... his home... Myrna... 

But Aerith? That one pressed against his chest in a way he didn't even know how to describe. It's like someone went an' turned the damn sun off... Where was her lighthearted laughter, her teases? That bright smile could make even him believe they would all get through this. Her loss made him want to go back to Midgar and hug Marlene tightly.

He'd hidden his eyes behind his sunglasses, turning his face as he let his grief escape. Nanaki was sitting with Tifa, she looked lost. Haunched over herself. Even Cid and Vincent were quiet. But most shockingly was Yuffie, she had barely said a word. He couldn't help but wonder if somehow she could see them all... if she could see how much they all cared for her... she knew... she had to have known...

Shaded eyes fell on Cloud, him... Barret didn't know what to make of him. He didn't seem saddened... at least not in the way he'd have expected. Mebbe he is... mebbe he's jus' hidin' it... tryin' to tough it out. Hah, wouldn't surprise me... the dumbass. He rose from his position and walked over to him, his hand for once gentle upon his shoulder. Not the usual clap with his loud voice. 

"We're gonna get him." He promised, "An' he's gonna pay for everythin' he ever took... promise you that."

Cloud had once told him that he was there for him, Barret had believed it. Now it was his turn to show Cloud it was returned. They were family. All of them.

starter @militus

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Everything was green. No matter where he turned something was green. The trees provided shade, which he was thankful for -- though everything felt muggy. He was hot and sticky and not in a good mood. That, and the smell from the plants and trees tickled his nose! Barret let out a loud sneeze, sniffed and just shrugged. He'd take the dusty air of Corel or the smoky one of Midgar any day. He wasn't built for this amount of green. 

Nobody else seemed to be bothered by it like he was, that or they were just better at hiding it. But he was uncomfortable. He smacked at his arm where he felt a bug land on him, yet he wasn't quick enough. Barret only served to give himself a slightly reddened arm. "Ugh." He grumbled, it made sense... A forest this dense was bound to have bugs. But he was used to the ones he could shoot! Not these little arm-biters. 

starter @exturk

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"Welcome to Bronco Airlines! Fastest mode of transport this side'a--" He hadn't gotten down the steps yet, speech paused as he took in the girl who'd sent smoke into the air. "Have we met? Sure I've seen your face before... haven't I?" Cid moved a little closer, as though that would help whatever spark of recognition he had.

"Maybe I'm just goin' round the twist. Now where you headin' little lady?" He smiled brightly, pointing behind him. "She can get you anywhere you wanna go! If you can pay the airfare of course... and there's a decent enough landing strip." Still, he couldn't shake the fact that he knew her from somewhere. She looked so familiar to him. "Cat got your tongue? Come on... The sky ain't gonna wait for us."

starter for @topmechaniic

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Kalm. Funny, don't feel nothin' like bein' calm... He felt on edge, spotting enemies in every shadow around him. Barret sighed, leaning against the railing of the balcony. How long had it been since he'd looked up and seen the stars this brightly? Too damn long... Still, it didn't bring him the peace that he thought it would. There was too much still left to chance, ShinRa was still bleeding the world dry -- and now we gotta worry about Sephiroth too! None of this was what he imagined when he set out to protect the planet. 

Biggs, Wedge and Jessie should be with them. Having drinks down in the bar and celebrating their grand escape. 

But if we ain't gonna do it, who will? 

Barret pushed off from the balcony railing, heading back inside the room. Nanaki was lying on one of the beds, eyes closed though the gunman doubted he was sleeping. "Tch." He grunted before leaving the room entirely and heading down the hallway. He walked by Cloud's room -- arriving at Aerith and Tifa's. He knocked gently, not wanting to wake them if they were asleep. Followed by a gentle, "Tifa? You awake?"

starter for @cybrvce & tifa

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I proMISE I will get to all those starters soon! (: please bear with me 💙🙏

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"Oh hell no!" He exclaimed, gun poised in the direction of the SOLDIER. "We ain't got time to be messin' around with you! Get outta my damn way before I fill ya with holes!" He'd automatically stepped between him and their group; a protective stance, yet completely on edge. Eyes narrowed behind his sunglasses, his jaw tense. Waiting for any sudden movements. If he was a dog, his hackles would be raised. In reality, he had no desire to go toe to toe with a SOLDIER if he could avoid it. "Why ya always gotta be showin' up where ya ain't wanted? Ya like a goddamn bad smell that I just can't get rid of." Worse than when they'd let Nanaki try spicy food, and that wasn't something he'd soon forget. "Aintcha got somewhere better to be? Insteada doggin'our footsteps?"

starter for @speedchasing

[amazingninjayuffie]

🟢𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧・・・・・・𒅒 @highshots (Barret) 🟢

With her arm wrapped over her stomach, Yuffie bowed over, trying to concentrate on anything to avoid being sick; she found herself focusing on the sandy ground beneath her feet. "You know--" she begins, finally lifting her head to address Barret. "I almost changed your jerkface percentage, but now!" She stops and groans in protest as another wave of nausea bursts upon her. As she covers her mouth with her hand, muffled, she continues, "I know... You're definitely 100% a jerkface." And that, she swore, was her first and last minecart ride with him.

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It wasn't as though he found her discomfort amusing; still, he couldn't resist laughing. The sound of it echoed around them, sounding almost joyful. Considering where he was, it was the most fun he'd had in a long time. The fact that he could even muster a smile was a figurative pat on the back for himself. The dust kicked up under his feet as he approached the haunched girl, hand on her shoulder; eyes bright while he grinned down at her. "C'mon! You survived, didn't you? Quit your whinin'! Gonna be a whole lotta rides even worse than that before this journey's done with." Kids... they don't know a good time if it smacks 'em dead in the face! Turning away from her, he smacked his fist against his chest before pointing off into the distance. "Ain't too far now..." Though his voice wavered ever so slightly at the thought of what awaited him beyond this point.

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What if I throw a teeny tiny little starter call out here? Maybe give this a like and tell me who you want (:

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One of those not true quotes thing. It was just too funny 🤣

Barret: on the one hand I’m sad to leave my babygirl for an unforseeable amount of time. On the other hand…

cloud: you have a gun!

Barret: ON THE OTHER HAND…!!!!

@amazingninjayuffie

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What if I throw a teeny tiny little starter call out here? Maybe give this a like and tell me who you want (:

[ohisms]

↪     𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑩𝑰𝑫 ᶜᵘʳᶤᵒˢᶤᵗʸ .    (  a  collection  of  various unsorted question prompts .  adjust  phrasing  as  necessary .   will  be  updated  frequently .  )

are you kidding me ?

[ name ] ,  what just happened ?

hey !  what’d you do that for ?

did you plan on ever telling me ?

do you want to tell me the truth ,  this time ?

you seriously think i could’ve done this ?

did you know about this ?

[ name ] ,  what were you thinking ?!

can we talk ?  alone ?

why are you doing all of this ?

it can’t be that bad ,  right ?

haven’t you heard the stories ?

who did this to you ?

what are you insinuating ?

what did you think was gonna happen ?!

you think i could do something like that ?

who do you think you are ?

why won’t you let me help you ?

do you have any evidence of that ?

can we put away our differences for a second ?

where have you been ? 

is that  …  blood ?

what’s your problem ?

are you real ?

where’s your sense of adventure ?

would you kill for me ?

you’re  [ name ] ,  aren’t you ?

why can’t you just let it go ?

do you want me to stay ?

what if we left  …  ran away ?

what else was i supposed to do ?

how did you get this scar ?

could you give me a hand with this ?

do you ever stop talking ?

you’ve never done this before ,  have you ?

where do you think you’re going ?

how many fingers am i holding up ?

what can i say to make it better ?

why can’t we all just get along ?

can i stay the night ?

what’s that supposed to mean ?

where did your common sense go ?

you seriously don’t believe me ?

what aren’t you telling me ?

do you have a minute ?

why are you lying ?

you’re gonna walk away from this ?

where am i supposed to go ?

can we stop and think about this rationally ?

how long has it been since you’ve slept ?

why can’t we be civil about this ?

what makes you so special ?

where is all of this coming from ?

how are we gonna get out of here ?

you’ll never leave me ,  right ?

were you in on this ?

care to join me for a bit ?

shows what you know ,  doesn’t it ?

do you want to get out of here ?

what were you expecting to happen ?

what are you working on ?

i can tell you’re upset ,  what happened ?

when can i see you again ?

where do we go from here ?

can you sit up for me ?

how long have you been awake ?

what are you getting out of this ?

can we put this behind us ?

where are you ?  nobody’s heard from you .

how can i make this go away ?

were you following me ?

where does it hurt ?  show me .

[ name ] ,  what the hell ?

hey  …  can i ask you something ?

you’re not gonna tell me where we’re going ?

really ?  you’re gonna do that right here ?

are you even listening to me ?

we can help each other ,  right ?

hey  …  did you hear that ?

you have no idea who i am ,  do you ?

how long have you known ?

what exactly are you asking me to do ?

how was i supposed to know that ?

are you new around here ?

can you stop and listen to me for a second ?

do you think there’s something wrong with me ?

what ,  you think i’m not qualified ?

why did you help me ?

can you just look at me ,  please ?

what can i do to convince you ?

where did we go wrong ?

oh my god ,  are you bleeding ?

why the long face ?

are you trying to get yourself killed ?

what do you make of this ?

how much do you wanna bet ?

you’re sure this will work ?

why are you so concerned about me ?

what are you trying to prove ?

did you ever care about me ?

are you drunk ?

isn’t this amazing ?

how long have you been standing there ?

what are you suggesting ?

why are you such a pessimist ?

did you know them ?

can we call it a day ?

where did you come from ?

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>:) icons done, all images done. do I have tags? no, but I can do those as I go! (listen, we're all allowed to be lazy every once in a while!)