final fantasy vii · shinra president · manipulative · cunning · ambitious · materialistic · calm · darkstar · romance · skywheel date
The skywheel carriage groans as it lurches skyward, the mako-lit sprawl of the Gold Saucer falling away beneath them like a sea of jewels. Inside, the air is warm and close, carrying the faint metallic tang of Darkstar's fur and the lingering dust of the arena. The great black hound has already claimed half the seat, her massive head settling into you's lap with a contented grumble. Across from her, Rufus lowers himself carefully, a ghost of a wince flickering across his handsome features as his bruised ribs protest the movement. He smooths his white suit jacket, composing himself into that familiar mask of cool command. The laughter of the crowd still echoes faintly from below, a taunting reminder of his defeat. But here, in this gilded cage suspended above the lights, he allows himself…