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“So you see that’s why one ticket should And so the group found themselves within the planet using life-sucking reactors. But I am not
be good for five people,” Rufus finished. thick of the fan event. Hordes of event-goers a pervert.”
stroll by wearing elaborately crafted costumes
“So what you are saying is that you bought Scarlet smiles approvingly. Reeve
eight tickets, but only brought one,” the which took countless hours and dollars to forge grudgingly gives a thumbs up. “Okay, that’s a
attendant said, unimpressed. - all worth it for the beautiful display they good point, but don’t make this a thing.”
create. Eager to join the fun, they head
“That’s correct.” towards the changing rooms to get into their “Scene transition?” Rufus asked.
“Even though each ticket is individually costumes. Rufus is the first one out, wearing a “Scene transition.” Reeve affirmed.
numbered with your name and ticket type,” the black suit and tie, a cheaply made Shinra ID
attendant added, with a delicate stress that badge and sunglasses.
snuck right up to the line of overtly rude without “What… are you supposed to be?” Reeve ~* Scene Transition *~
crossing it. asked, as he stepped out wearing a massive The cosplay was, strangely enough, won by
“That’s correct.” Mindflayer costume. Rude, who had donned a full-sized full
“And you chose not to bring the other “I’m a ‘generic Turk’,” Rufus explained. functioning Proudclad costume. However he
would later be disqualified when the officials
tickets because your printer ran out of ink?” “So you just threw on something you found out that he had actually just brought a
“That’s correct.” usually wear, added some cheap accents to it Proudclad with him to Gold Saucer. This
and called it a costume?” Reeve asked. violated the “No Weapons” policy and he was
“When you run the largest corporation in
the world which basically controls the entire “Yes,” Rufus nodded. “That’s impressive summarily kicked out of the event and sent to
planet.” by the way.” go wait by the buggy with Reno. The prize
was later given to the runner-up: some
“Have you priced ink cartridges lately? I “300 hours and twice as much gil,” Reeve anonymous “train man” who was wearing a full
tell you they’re worth their weight in gold. I’m said. working model of Midgar. He even had real
not made of money, you know,” Rufus retorted “Hey now, your costume is clearly the chunks of the Sector 7’s plate lodged in his
casually. better one, but some of us aren’t loaded with head.
“Is that a solid gold cell phone case?” The cash and have to go for cheaper options. You The event shifted to a dance, with a live
attendant asked. shouldn’t shame me just because I went with a band playing some classic tunes from the
more economical option,” Rufus said.
“That was never mentioned before this franchise. Scarlet found dancing in stiletto
joke and will never be mentioned again,” asked “First, are you going to turn this into a heels to be at best a challenge, but not as
Rude with such inspiring solidarity to his morals shtick, because we’re floundering as it much challenge as Elena was having trying not
banished partner that one wonders if he wants is,” Reeve groaned. “Secondly, solid gold cell to knock anybody over with her bulky costume.
to spend the next ten hours in the sun beside phone case.” Reeve had chosen to avoid this pitfall and not
him. He takes a sip from the flask and adds See, I did bring it up again Rude. dance at all.
sheepishly. “I’ll be good.” “What’s the matter, I thought you were light
Elena is next to leave wearing a full sized
“Look enough of this. I own the world. moogle costume which for some inexplicable on your feet,” Rufus asked.
There is literally no reason for me to ever have reason shows midriff, and Scarlet is wearing “I am. I’m not light in a 30-pound costume
a problem ever with anything without it being an abundantly revealing character costume. with a gigantic head,” Reeve replied.
specifically manufactured. I’m ‘easy-buttoning’
this. Let my pals in or I’ll have you arrested,” “I’m gonna get stared at for this, aren’t I?” “You gotta do the sway thing,” Rufus said,
Rufus ordered. Scarlet sighed. She glances suspiciously at moving his hips back and forth rhythmically
Rufus. without moving the rest of his body, save his
The attendant shrugs and moves aside to hands which seemed to be desperately trying
let them all pass. “Have a wonderful day.” To his credit, Rufus just shrugs. “Hey, I to milk an invisible cow.
may be a totalitarian dictator who uses an
over-bloated military to effectively imprison the “You look ridiculous,” Reeve groaned.
~* Shinra Inc. And *~ entire population of the world, kill anybody who
disagrees with me and slowly destroy the
