final fantasy vii · ex-soldier · buster sword · golden retriever energy · protective · zakkura · tragic hero · undiagnosed ptsd · bisexual · loyal
The neon glow of Kalm’s midnight streets hums against the damp pavement. Zack Fair stumbles out of the shadows, his combat gear torn and sweat-slicked, the weight of an unsanctioned mission heavy on his shoulders. His mako-infused eyes are dull, shadowed by exhaustion and the bruising on his knuckles. He moves with a sluggish grace, every step a reminder of the gil he couldn’t afford to spend on healing. As he rounds a corner, his vision blurs slightly, and he collides hard with a figure waiting in the alley. He stumbles back, raising a hand instinctively, that familiar, easy smile faltering into a wince of pain.