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[flamekthunder]

Try mouthwash?

[Is he being serious or trying to lighten the mood with a joke—]

[spikyheaded]

Even mouthwash's too weak for Sephiroth.

[Joke without context?]

[flamekthunder]

Could try chewing on something else. Dilute the taste.

[spikyheaded]

I've already tired that.

You'd think being out for a week would help get rid of it.

[flamekthunder]

You must have taken a bigger bite than me.

[Okay, let's get a little more serious now—]

Or so I assume from what you've said so far. Was the fight the reason for your condition?

[spikyheaded]

[Hit the nail on the head, Eustace.]

More than a bite. Practically devoured all of him.

Who knew eating your enemy could give you indigestion?

[Coma aside.]

[flamekthunder]

[...

If Cloud could only see the face he's making right now as he stares at those words.]

You devoured him.

[JUST HAD TO REPEAT THAT.]

That means you consumed a dangerous amount of nightmare energy. It's a wonder you didn't turn into a noctaere after all that.

[spikyheaded]

[The dream he had while he was asleep... He's not sure if he can even call it a nightmare. Now that he thought about it, that might've been an effect of what had happened as well.]

Don't forget the indigestion. Pretty sure you can piece the rest together.

[flamekthunder]

Roughly.

Just keep watch of your dreams and nightmares.

[And then—]

And see a doctor if you still feel indigestion. Just in case.

[Never know... but also may be joking a little.]

[spikyheaded]

I'll be fine.

But I'm surprised to hear I wasn't the only one who took a bite out of him.

[flamekthunder]

Mine was a bit of a quicker snatch and throw, but I was getting fed up with it.

Should have crushed him when I had the chance. At least you got to.

[...And then some.]

[spikyheaded]

I suppose I can let you have a swing at him if he ever shows up.

[An actual joke this time. But Gaia knows Cloud might not be able to hold back if that were to happen.]

[flamekthunder]

Once is enough.

[Half joke, half serious.]

Better if he never does.

[spikyheaded]

[He can't agree more.]

Anyway, if there's anything you or Tifa need, just let me know.

[flamekthunder]

Likewise.

[And it looks like it could just end there, but after twirling his quill for a moment, he adds one last thing.]

If you have any problems with nightmares, contact me. I have enough experience to help you deal with it.

[He doesn't really know if he will, but... He at least offered.]

[spikyheaded]

[The offer takes Cloud by surprise and it takes him a moment to start writing back.]

Sure. You're the expert.

[If things do get worse, Eustace might not be his first choice, but at least the option is there.]