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Didn't You Get the Memo?

Summary:

An epistolary fanfiction featuring a series of memos that covers the entire span of Dissidia and chronicles the resulting hilarity.

Notes:

This tale will follow the story progression as presented in the original Dissidia Final Fantasy, and can be enjoyed with minimal knowledge of the other Final Fantasy games. However, all of the first ten Final Fantasy games will be referenced heavily. Final Fantasy II will be outright spoiled.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Welcome back

I would like to thank all of you for continuing to participate in this war. Your efforts have been greatly appreciated, and I know that with your continued presence we will find the crystals and defeat Chaos once and for all.

In order to facilitate you on your journeys, I wanted to remind you of this message board so that, should you need any assistance, you may communicate with each other. Please do not abuse it.

Cosmos

P.S., please be aware that amnesia is a normal side effect of battling the forces of Chaos, and is nothing to be alarmed about.

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: ARE WE STILL DOING THIS?

I THOUGHT YOU WOULD HAVE FORGIVEN ME AROUND THE SIXTH CYCLE ALREADY. COME ON, BABY, WHY YOU GOTTA BE THIS WAY? IT WAS JUST THE ONE TIME! SHE DIDN’T MEAN ANYTHING TO ME.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: So there

Oh, I’m so glad. All is forgiven. So you’ll understand that it “doesn’t mean anything” when I fool around with my sexy harem before getting back to you.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: WHATEVER

YEAH, GOOD LUCK GETTING ANY FROM THAT GROUP OF LOSERS. AND I’VE GOT QUITE A FEW SEXY LADIES ON MY SIDE, I’LL HAVE YOU KNOW.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Challenge accepted

I’ll show you how it’s done.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Important Message

My warriors, I wish to inform you that a grand reward awaits the first to retrieve his crystal. Please feel free to contact me if you need any “encouragement.”

Cosmos

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: As fast as possible

I will find my crystal posthaste, my lady! Nothing shall stop me from rushing to your side when I have completed the task you have so graciously assigned to me.

And may I mention that you look lovely today?

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Thanks

That’s very sweet of you, Warrior of Light.

Now go find that crystal.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Formalities

You needn’t call me by my title, goddess. It is far too formal for we who are so close, and have shared so much.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Um

Well what else am I supposed to call you?

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Tidus

Re: Come on, guys

You’re all pronouncing my name wrong! It’s not funny!

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Tidus

Re: Oh real funny, dad

Firion said you told him to pronounce my name like that. I hate you so much!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Oh real funny, dad

Ain’t that how it’s supposed to be pronounced? I’m your dad, I think I would know.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Chaos

FROM: Chaos

Re: KEEP IT UP

YOU’RE ALL DOING GREAT. JUST KEEP DOING WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU’RE DOING AND STOP COSMOS FROM DOING WHATEVER IT IS SHE’S DOING, AND WE’LL DEFINITELY SHOW HER WHO’S THE BOSS AROUND HERE.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: THANKS

HEY, THANKS FOR THE BACKRUB. IT FELT GREAT.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Plans

Please come to my office. I have some tactical plans I wish to discuss.

Also, I think our warriors would benefit from a more direct style of leadership. Perhaps I could make a few suggestions as to how we might accomplish this?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Chaos

Re: WELCOME

I GET THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU FEEL UNWELCOME IN THIS GROUP. LET ME DO WHATEVER I CAN TO FIX THAT. PLEASE COME SEE ME IN MY OFFICE SO I CAN MAKE YOU FEEL AS WELCOME AND INCLUDED AS POSSIBLE.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Chaos

Re: OH MAN

THAT KUJA CHICK IS HOT.

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Crystals

Whatever happens, you don’t need to worry. I’m right here by your side.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Crystals

Thanks. I feel so much braver when you’re around. But secretly… I’m a little scared. I can’t help but feel like something terrible is going to happen.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Don’t worry

I’ll keep you safe. As long as you’re with me, you don’t have to be scared of anything.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: No one caught you?

Did you get the key to Cosmos’s office?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Professional thief, remember?

Easy-peasy!

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Great!

Let me know when we’re going to put the plan into action.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: No worries

Just follow my lead and everything will go smooth.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Follow your lead?

Professional mimic, remember? I just hope you have a plan.

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MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

So much disorder…

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Keep up the good work

You’re an inspiration to us all, Cloud. Don’t let the darkness frighten you from your true path. We’re right here beside you, through thick and thin.

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Cloud

We really need to get rid of Cloud. His constant moping is tearing our group apart.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: I mean it

That’s not how my name is pronounced!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Are you sure?

I mean, Jecht was the one who told me, so I told everyone else. He’s your dad, Tidus; I think he would know.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: An offer you can’t refuse

I’ve got a proposition for you, Your Darkliness. Come meet me at the usual spot.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: An offer you can’t refuse

We have already told you: we don’t date clowns.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: The term is “harlequin”

I’m after a different girl, thank you very much.

But hey, if you’re interested…

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: The term is “harlequin”

A different girl? The young witch who serves Cosmos, perhaps? We are intrigued.

We agree to your meeting.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: I’ll be waiting

It’s a date!

Don’t get any ideas, though. I don’t care much for clouds. Or snakes. Or you.

That Kuja chick, though? She’s kinda hot!

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

cc: Cloud Strife, Cecil Harvey

Re: Nice moves!

You’ve got to show me how you wield that sword of yours. I’m impressed.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

cc: Cloud Strife, Cecil Harvey

Re: Thanks!

You’re not so bad out there yourself! I bet I could learn a thing or two from you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus and Firion

I am not sharing a tent with those two tonight.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Progress Report

Please let me know if you’ve made any significant progress on your crystals. And I’d be happy to offer “encouragement” to anyone who wants to stop by.

Cosmos

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: We need a distraction

The door is unlocked, but she’s still in there! I need you to distract her.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: We need a distraction

I’m on it.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Progress

Wow! You’ve certainly made a lot of progress!

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Your advice

Thanks for the advice, Cloud. It would never have occurred to me to strike when they’re off-guard unless you had told me. I hope you can give me some more sage advice in the future.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Advice

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Cloud

Can you believe him? He’s a terrible fighter, and his company is atrocious; he honestly has nothing to contribute to the group. The sooner we are rid of him, the better.

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MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: What happened?

You just disappeared! I got in her office and got the goods, but I can’t find you. Where’d you go?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: What happened?

Apparently I’ve made a lot of progress.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: What happened?

DETAILS. NOW.

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MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Garland

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Not so tough, now

I admit, you were a challenging opponent. But now you are dead, and I shall reap my reward, the joys of which you will never know.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Garland

Garland has been defeated, my lady! The knave will trouble you no more.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Garland

Great. How ‘bout that crystal, Warrior Guy? How’s that coming along?

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Crystals

It shan’t be long now.

And I daresay you can come up with a better name than that.

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion, Cloud Strife

Re: My name

You’ve been pronouncing it wrong. You and everybody. Why do you guys keep doing this?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: My name

That’s how Jecht said it was pronounced.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: No!

Well, it’s not. My old man is wrong.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: No!

Tidus, he’s your father. I think he would know.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Loot

None of this loot is all that interesting.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Loot

Sorry. I guess I thought Cosmos would keep some better items stashed in her office. Or at least a pair of panties.

We could always try again. But next time, I want to be the distraction.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Your sword

That thing looks awfully heavy.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: It’s a memento

…It’s not.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: It’s a memento

I don’t believe you. Let me try carrying it.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

No.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Come on

Please?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Pleeease?

Pretty please?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Pretty pretty please?

Pretty pretty please with a cherry on top?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Pretty please times infinity?

I’ll be your friend.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Pretty please times infinity?

Not interested.

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MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: I think you should know

You’re so brave, and I’m really glad you’re here.

But I think you’ve got some sort of treasure addiction.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Treasure

I’m only trying to help you, Terra. I… I’d do anything for you, you know.

You mean a lot to me.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Treasure

You mean a lot to me, too. You’re the best friend I could ever ask for.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Re: Treasure

Oh. Right. Friend. Um.

Thanks.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

Re: Walking pot

Did that pot just start following you?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Walking pot

I think it wants an elixir.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion, Cecil Harvey

Re: Magic pot

Be careful with that thing! They seem nice at first, but then they explode on you!

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

Did someone let him eat the Gysahl greens again?

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Rest

If you need to rest, feel free to let us know. Whatever you need, day or night, we’re here for you.

MEMO

TO: Firion, Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Cloud

He is unbelievably thick. Can’t he take a hint?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

Re: Your sword

That sword of yours looks really heavy.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

Re: About your sword

Can I hold it?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: About your sword

Go ask Tidus.

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MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Jackpot!

I found something! I guess Cosmos took some notes when she was scouting us, and there are photos! I’m sending them to you now. Check out Squall when he was little!

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Jackpot!

Whoa! This is blackmail gold!

Oh. WOW. Who is that girl?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Turn around

There’s a manikin behind you guys.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Pretty girl

I dunno. Says she’s from Cloud’s world.

She looks kinda like Cloud, too. Maybe he has a sister?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Pretty girl

Uh… I think that is Cloud.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Right behind you

It’s getting kind of close. Just thought you should know.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: I don’t think so

Why would he wear a dress? Why would he possibly want to look like a girl?

He did a great job of it, though.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Oh my stars and comets

HE’S A SHE!

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Why didn’t I realize?

Cloud is a girl. And she’s been hiding it from us all this time.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: What

No way.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Trust me

Trust me, this isn’t the first time I’ve seen a girl try to pass herself off as a boy. She’s clearly just worried that with all these men around, we wouldn’t take her seriously, so she dressed up as a guy.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Trust me

What kind of messed up world do you come from?!

But… I dunno. How sure are you?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Hello?

Are you guys even paying attention? Why are you messaging each other when you’re twenty feet away from each other anyway?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Re: Trust me

Trust me, there’s no way Cloud’s a guy. Have you ever seen a man who could look this pretty?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Yes, actually

You’d be surprised.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Fine, be that way

Whatever, man. I have experience with ladies like this. It’s given me a kind of sixth sense when it comes to them.

Why else would I find Cloud so attractive?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Fine, be that way

I don’t think you want me to answer that.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Whatever

Fine. I’ll take care of the manikin.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: You snooze, you lose

You don’t have to believe me. I’ll prove it you.

And then Miss Cloud will be all mine.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: FLYING FAT CHOCOBOS

THERE’S A MANIKIN BEHIND YOU!

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: “Blitzball”

I cannot believe that is a real sport.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: “Blitzball”

What’s so hard to believe about it?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Uhh

The part where it’s underwater? No one can hold their breath that long.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Uhh

I can hold my breath in my sleep!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Yeah right

Prove it.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Yeah right

What do I get if I do?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Hmm

I could give you my flower.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Hmm

Um, I’m not really into that.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Just kidding

I wouldn’t give my rose away to just anyone.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Just kidding

Good. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

But good.

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MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Thanks!

Thanks for your help back there! You sure you don’t want to come with us?

I guarantee you there’s an epic adventure in store for us!

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: Bartz Klauser

Re: EPIC

We’re sure to find lots of treasure along the way!

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: EPIC

I don’t care about treasure.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: What about

What about girls? We’ve uncovered a hidden beauty or two.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: What about

I don’t care about girls either.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Oh

Well if that’s the case…

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Oh

I’m not gay.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Suuure

It’s cool. I’m pretty open-minded, and I think Bartz is pretty confused, so…

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Denial

You don’t know what you’re denying yourself, Squall. You should’ve come with us! Just us guys, on an awesome, manly adventure!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Denial

I’M NOT GAY!

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MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: A boy

You seem a smart plant, appreciative of the unbeauty of the Void (though yours is a false one, ours is much better). As such, we have a proposition for you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: A boy

What would you have of me? A terrifying display, perhaps, to demonstrate to all the inevitable dominance of the Void we both serve? (And I would like to add that yours is the false one, and mine was there first.)

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Nothing so grand

We wish you to pay a visit to one who has been plaguing us for some time now. He is of little consequence at the moment, but he may yet prove himself a not adorable nuisance. You need only assess his potential to… distract us.

(And our Void is better, times infinity.)

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Cloud

Sweet Cosmos, am I the only one willing to admit it?! Cloud’s a girl, I swear! It is perfectly acceptable to have a crush on her!

I cannot be the only guy who feels this way.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Good to see you

I’ve been watching you, Cloud.

I will always be watching.

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey, Tidus

FROM: Firion

cc: Cloud Strife

Re: Man to man

Cloud and I are going head to head! Just thought you guys might like to watch.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

cc: Cecil Harvey, Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Man to man

Awesome! Can’t wait to see it.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

cc: Tidus, Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Man to man

You and Cloud are having a wrestling match?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus, Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Re: Man to man

What? No, but that does sound like fun.

We should have a wrestling match later!

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion, Cloud Strife

Re: Wrestling

I’d watch that.

But not right now. I like watching Firion use his weapons.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Wrestling

I’ll bet you do.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: Cecil Harvey, Tidus

Re: I’m waiting

Are we gonna start this or not?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Careful

Watch out if you win, Cloud. Firion might give you his flower.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Careful

Why? He already showed it to me.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Careful

I really didn’t need to know that.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: The Onion Knight

He is indeed a pitiful boy. Of no consequence.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: The Onion Knight

We knew you would think that. We certainly don’t care for him, or find him endearing.

Feel free to tear him limb from limb, if you so wish.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Re: The Onion Knight

Why bother going to such lengths to harm him? Consider him beneath my notice.

And I don’t think he’s cute at all. Those big green eyes are overrated.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Cute?

Indeed. So we are agreed that you will leave him to us?

Not that we find him cute, either. We just want to see this done properly.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Cute?

Of course. I certainly don’t care. The nothingness of the Void is far superior to whatever charm he possesses.

Because he doesn’t. Have any.

I do not find him cute at all.

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Exdeath

So what did you think about that, huh? I outsmarted that big metal can, no contest!

Some might even say I’m a hero.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Exdeath

Aww, you’re cute.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Cute?

Oh, thanks Terra.

I think you’re really pretty, you know.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Cute?

Haha, stop, you’re making me blush.

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Exdeath

Re: The girl

Give up already. Your obsession with the girl is beginning to irk me. You should stop spending time with Sephiroth, he’s starting to rub off on you.

Leave them be.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Exdeath

Re: The boy

I don’t think he’s cute. He didn’t affect me in any way at all, and I most certainly didn’t feel a twinge where my heart would be if I had one beneath my cold, metal shell of a body.

If I did think he was cute, I would tell you to be careful, and watch out for a certain nihilistic clown. But I won’t. Because I don’t.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

Re: Rematch!

I demand a rematch!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Rematch!

Not interested.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion, Cecil Harvey

Re: My turn

I’m up next, Cloud! And if I win, you have to let me hold your sword.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: Firion, Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: My turn

I said no.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Firion

He’s a rather sore loser, isn’t he? Personally, I can’t stand him.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Firion

Firion seems rather upset about the match. You can have the tent to yourselves tonight if you want to cheer him up later.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Dragons

You ever get the feeling there’s more to life than what we see?

I know you know what’s going on with that dragon I saw.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Dragons

I don’t know why you would think that.

Why don’t you ask Cloud? Or is his sword too big for you?

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Oh yeah?

Maybe you should go give Chaos another backrub.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Oh yeah?

Mama’s boy.

You should find yourself a woman.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Re: Oh yeah?

Never heard that one before. How original.

And maybe I will. That Kuja chick is kinda hot.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Question for you

What do you know about dragons?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Kuja

Re:

Well, thank you for your hospitality. But I’m afraid I must decline your generous “offer.”

I’m not into that.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo, Sephiroth, Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Kuja

It has come to my attention that this Kuja lady is extraordinarily beautiful. You gentlemen would be wise to leave her to me.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Sephiroth

cc: Kefka Palazzo, Jecht

Re: Re: Kuja

I believe I saw her first.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor, Sephiroth

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

cc: Jecht

Re: Psssh

You losers can have her.

Though it might be fun to take her for a spin…

MEMO

TO: The Emperor, Sephiroth, Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Jecht

Re: Lay off

Hey! She’s not a piece of meat. You gotta take it slow and treat a girl with respect if you wanna get laid.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth, Kefka Palazzo, Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Silence

Cease your prattling. The matter is already decided: she will be mine.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: The Emperor

Re: A modest proposal

When I am master of all I see, I will need an empress to stand by my side. You are flattered, I am sure, to have been selected for this position.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: A modest proposal

I’m not a girl!

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: A modest proposal

No need to play coy, my dear. This is a very prestigious role you have been offered.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: You and me

Hey, sweet cheeks. How’s about you and me get together sometime?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: You and me

I must decline.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Chaos

Re:

I WON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: A shared fate

You can ignore the others. They’re no match for me.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: A shared fate

I’m sure they’re not. I’ve seen how much shampoo you use.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Haircare

As long as we’re talking about it, I’m curious what sort of shampoo you use. Mind if I come over tonight and we can discuss it?

Maybe we could shower together.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kuja

Re: No

And I thought you were stalking Cloud.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: No

I’m a man. I have needs he can’t fulfill.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Re: No

What… I’M NOT A GIRL!

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: What’s the hold up?

Come on, Kujie-coo! Let’s have a little FUN, what do you say?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Oh for the love of

I’M A MAN.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: A sonnet

I get it. You wanna be wooed, is that it? Well, I wrote you this poem:

There once was a world that I blew up
(I saw all its love and I threw up!)
But when I’m with you
I want to die too
So I’ll be there tonight to pick you up

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: A sonnet

I can’t dignify that with a proper rejection.

I mean, that’s not even a real sonnet!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: The Emperor

Re: A REAL sonnet

I caught that fool Kefka attempting to pilfer my rhyming dictionary, and I imagine he had only one purpose in doing so. Whatever he sent you, I assure you I can do better.

Thy slender grace hath captivated me
What can I do? but breathlessly I stare
Thine eyes of indigo be all I see
Thy soft, pale skin, and feathers in thy hair

Alas, what lady yet can sate mine eyes
Now I have seen thy lovely, perfect face?
O maiden fair, do not my love despise!
But stand with me, united in this place

O come with me, our colors be unfurled!
If thou canst hold me captive to my heart
We shall make slaves of all who walk this world
Forevermore we two shall never part

But join with me against my only foe
And we shall conquer all there is to know

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Really?

You want me to write you a poem?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Really?

No. I really don’t.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Playing hard to get, huh?

I assume you’ve studied the classic tanka form:

Rising through the pines
I waited all night to see
Your face in the moon.
Worthless autumn leaves swirl in
The cold wind that chills my heart.

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: JEALOUS?

THAT KUJA CHICK IS SO MUCH HOTTER THAN YOU.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Chaos

Re: TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME

I HEARD THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE THAT YOU’RE A FAN OF POETRY. ALLOW ME TO PRESENT MY HUMBLE SUBMISSION.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME

Please don’t.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Chaos

Re: HERE’S A PIECE I’VE BEEN WORKING ON

OH LITTLE LADYBUG
WHY DO YOU FLY AWAY
FROM ME?
I NEVER MEANT TO HURT
YOU
OR ME
SHE MEANT NOTHING
NOTHING AT ALL
AND NOW I MOPE
IN NOTHING
CRY CRYSTAL TEARS
OF NOTHING

YOU GAVE ME LIFE
YOU GAVE ME ORDER
WITHOUT YOU LIFE IS CHAOS
BUT WITH
YOU
AND ME
WE ARE HARMONY
WE USED TO LIVE
IN HARMONY
SLEEP AT NIGHT
HARMONIOUS

BABY
COME BACK
I LOVE YOU

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Let me guess

Those morons have been writing you poetry.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Let me guess

You have no idea.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Need a drink?

You wanna grab a beer later?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Need a drink?

YES. Yes, please. I need to get away from these guys. They just won’t listen to me!

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Chaos

FROM: Kuja

Re: Tonight

Leave me alone. I’m spending tonight with Jecht. Anyone who continues pestering me gets a Flare Star to the face.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor, Kefka Palazzo, Sephiroth

FROM: Jecht

Re: Told ya

Suckers.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kefka

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Kuja

Do you think maybe I should have tried flowers?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kefka

Re: Re: Kuja

I’ll bet she likes roses. Chicks like her love that crap.

MEMO

TO: Kefka

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Re: Kuja

Where in the Promised Land will I find a rose?

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Tidus

Re: Good luck

Good luck, Cloud! We’re rooting for you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

Re: Be safe

I hope you find the answer you’re looking for. Let me know when you do.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Farewell

Best of luck, Cloud. We’re counting on you.

MEMO

TO: Firion, Cecil Harvey, Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Thanks

Thanks, guys. I’ll be back as soon as I can.

MEMO

TO: Firion, Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Finally

Can’t believe it took that long to get rid of him.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: How are you?

Hey, I just wanted to know how you were doing today. Any luck finding your crystal?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: How are you?

I’m fine. Just set out on my own, actually.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Good

That’s good.

Hey, you know you can tell me anything, right? I’m real good at keeping secrets.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: You know

You know, I once knew a girl who dressed up as a pirate and passed herself off as a guy. I think she was just insecure, but I know that pretending to be someone she wasn’t helped her overcome that, at least until she was ready to face her true self.

So if you’ve been hiding who you are, Cloud, it’s okay. I’ll wait for you.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Huh?

That’s… oddly insightful.

Unless you’re saying I should dress up as a girl.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Huh?

Only if it’s what makes you happy.

But whatever you decide about who you are, I believe in you, Cloud. I just wanted you to know that.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Re: Huh?

…Thanks, I guess. But I’m still searching.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Cloud is a girl

I was right. She totally just confirmed it.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Cloud is a girl

We’re racing for our crystals, not for your pathetic dream of a woman.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Re: Cloud is a girl

You’re pathetic!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: Re: Cloud is a girl

Your face is pathetic!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Golbez

Re: Dragons

Can you slay a dragon? What say you, Warrior of Light?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Dragons

Cease your prattling and fight me!

And can none of you think of a better name than that?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Dragons

Did someone mention dragons?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Wild rose

Have you seen my rose? I can’t find it anywhere!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Wild rose

No. I thought you gave it to Cloud.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Re: Wild rose

Why would I do that? I’m not going to share.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Firion

Re: Emergency

I need help, guys, I’ve lost my flower.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Emergency

Congratulations!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Oh no!

What did it look like?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Emergency

Have you asked Tidus?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

cc: Firion

Re: Roses

I’ve thought of a wonderful present for you. Shall I give you this wild rose?

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Wild rose

That bastard Sephiroth stole my flower!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Wild rose

Oh ouch, man. I’ve seen him, his sword is really long.

Do you want to talk about it?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Sephiroth stole it?

Well, that explains a lot.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Sephiroth

I’m going after him! Don’t try to stop me!

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: No!

Cecil, try to stop him!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: No!

Ow.

Why do I listen to you?

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Terra?

Terra? Where are you? Please come back.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re:

I never wanted anything bad to happen to you.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Please

I’m sorry.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: The girl

We are most pleased with her powers. She fought the young Onion Knight most admirably.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: The girl

Excellent.

Regarding the boy… Was he hurt? Not that I care, of course. I am simply curious. About the girl’s powers.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: The boy

No, he lives. We certainly did not feel our heart moved by his downcast expression.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: The boy

I am glad. It would be most unfortunate if he were harmed.

Because it would be bad for controlling the girl, probably.

Not because he is cute.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Thanks

Thanks for the pep talk.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cosmos

Re: When?

What pep talk?

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Just now

The one you just gave me. It really helped.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Just now

Uhh. You’re welcome?

…Just how grateful are you? I could give you another one, if you like.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Your loss

I’m afraid the position of Empress has been filled.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Last night

I had a great time. We should do it again. What are you doing now?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Last night

I’m busy right now.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Oh

Are you stalking your despicable counterpart, Squall?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Oh

I am not stalking him. My plan simply requires that I know everything about him. His likes, his dislikes, his strengths, his weaknesses, his favorite foods, his alcohol tolerance, how light a sleeper he is. That sort of thing.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Call me

Well, let me know when you’re free. I can’t wait to see you again.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Cosmos

Why are you so keen to get rid of Cosmos, anyway?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Cosmos

She distracts my master from the true path.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Re: Cosmos

Oh, you’ve got it bad, don’t you?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: Don’t patronize me

You’re one to talk.

How long have you been watching that boy?

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Oh please

There is nothing untoward about monitoring his movements.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Oh please

So I’m sure there is a good reason you’ve drawn little hearts all over that photo you keep in your dress.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: What?!

How did you know about that?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Last night

Thanks for last night. I’ve never really been able to let loose like that. It was nice of you to stick up for me in front of Chaos, too. He just won’t listen to me when I tell him he’s not my type.

I’m glad there’s somebody who understands. You’ve made the last week so much easier for me.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Last night

Hey, that was no big deal. I just did what any friend who happens to be a super strong, extraordinarily good-looking, world-class athlete would do.

Do you wanna hang out again tonight?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: As friends?

You’re not going to write me a poem, are you?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: As friends?

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I want a beer
Do you want one too?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Re: As friends?

It’s a date!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: A warning

I heard about you, you little tramp. Stay away from my man!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: A warning

With pleasure. Let me know when you find one, and I’ll steer clear.

Or were you referring to your little boy toy? Because I think he’s doing everything he can to stay away from you.

And I’m sorry you’re so jealous of my good looks, really I am, but if it’s so easy for a guy like me to look this fabulous, then maybe one day there’ll be hope for a hag like you too. Assuming you don’t age any more than you already have, that is.

But then, when you’re a sorceress of time, I suppose you have to look the part.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Ha!

My little prima donna, don’t you understand? I am the mistress of time. I have conquered not only my own world, but time itself. I hold the fabric of creation in my hands. My will is law, my pain is death. My wrath is so great that it rippled backward to a time long before you were born. I am both Past and Future in one incontrovertible Present; I am the Beginning of all.

Age is nothing to me.

I guess the monkey was right. You are a stupid little girl.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Ha!

Wait, what? Zidane said that?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: I happened to overhear him

I believe his exact words were “Fat. Ugly. Queen.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kuja

Re: DEATH

I AM GOING TO KILL YOU.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: So…

What’s with the tail, anyway?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: So…

What’s with you being so tall?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Tail

Can I touch your tail?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Tail

Can I touch your hair?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hair

Sure!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Hair

Awesome.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: No really

Can I touch your tail?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Wow

Your hair is so soft.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Wow

Thanks.

But you still haven’t answered my question.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: Wow

Sorry, I just got distracted.

Can I touch it again?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Wait up!

Hey Bartz, where are you going?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Need any help?

Word on the street is that you’re planning to set a trap for your little monkey friend. Anything I can do to help out?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: That depends

You’re not going to sing to me again, are you?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: That depends

Well, I do know a good ditty about a cactuar who wanted to be a chocobo racer…

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Never mind

Don’t. Just meet me this afternoon.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Just to be clear

Any chance you’ll change your mind about the singing?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Just to be clear

I will have Jecht punch you in the face.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Got it

So no chance of me getting lucky, either?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Got it

Punch. You. In. The. Face.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Score!

Guess who’s got a date with the lovely Kuja tonight?

IT’S NOT YOU.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Strategy

Sorry to cancel on you, but I’m meeting Kefka for a planning session this afternoon. We can still meet later though, right?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Strategy

Hey, no problem. I gotta do some planning of my own anyhow. Let me know if he gives you any trouble, okay?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Score!

I just wanna make one thing clear: you try anything funny with my girl?

I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: An urgent matter

I must speak with you. This conflict troubles me, and there are urgent matters I wish to discuss.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: An urgent matter

Certainly. I’ll be waiting in my bedroom.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: Perhaps not

I can’t help but feel that would be inappropriate. Don’t you have an office we can use?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Perhaps not

My office isn’t safe anymore. It was broken into recently, so I’ve been using the bedroom for all my meetings.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re:

Very well. But this is only to be a quick discussion. I have little time to waste.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: …

I suppose I can make it “quick.”

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Good luck charm

You know, this lousy feather you gave me isn’t so bad.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: See?

What’d I tell you? It’s more than a feather; it’s a symbol!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: See?

…A symbol of what, exactly?

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Isn’t it obvious?

It’s a symbol of friendship! As long as you’re holding it, it’ll remind you of the people who care about you!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Whatever

You sure it’s not broken? It kinda just reminds me of you.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Whatever

That’s good! That means it’s working!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Oh

Well, that’s… kind of nice, actually.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Wow

I figured your armor was so big for a reason, but WOW!

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Wow

Truly, that was not the reason I wished to see you.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Re: Wow

Well, if you ever need to discuss any urgent matters again, you know where to find me!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Over you

I am so over you. I’ve found a real man.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: Re: Over you

I’M SURE YOU’RE REAL SATISFIED WITH A GUY WHO ONLY HAS TWO ARMS.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Jealous?

What do you know? Maybe he has as many arms as he wants!

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: REALLY?

ARE YOU DATING GILGAMESH?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: I quit

I just can’t do this anymore. Terra’s gone, and I can’t find the crystal.

There’s just no point.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: I quit

Even in the darkest of times, light can still shine through.

Where are you? I want to talk with you.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: Onion Knight

Is it really a good idea for me to tag along?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Onion Knight

Don’t worry. He probably won’t see you.

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: The Lion

Are you sure this is a good idea?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: The Lion

Trust me! Would I lie to you?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Actually

That’s a very good point. And with that in mind, I think it’s time to abort.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Actually

Too late! Here he comes!

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: How to win

I can do this. I know how to save Terra.

But I thought you should know that I caught Golbez snooping around. You should be careful, he might try to do something dishonorable to you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Triumph

I can’t believe you fell for that! There’s no way I would work for you—I’ll save Terra with my own strength!

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: Triumph

We did not “fall” for anything. We were in no way held captive by the close proximity of your cuteness. Because we do not find you cute.

At all.

We will bring you under our sway one way or another!

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: The boy

What is happening? Is the boy all right?

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: That is

I just wanted to clarify that I do not care about his well-being, or how precious he is. I merely wished to know if you had succeeded in turning him to our side without harming his adorable face.

Because that could be an asset when we have unleashed the Void. No other reason.

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MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Hey

How are you guys doing? I was just thinking about you.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Hey

We’re great! Although Zidane keeps petting my hair. But we’re great! How are you? Did you find your crystal yet?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re:

Not yet. I just met a friend of Zidane’s though. A woman named Kuja? She seemed pretty angry about something.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Squall Leonhart

Re: Kuja?

You got a hot friend? How come I never heard about this? You got a picture?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Kuja?

It’s… complicated.

Thanks for the heads-up, Squall.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Bartz

Why are you touching his hair?

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Bartz

Oh, I just like annoying him. He wouldn’t stop asking about my tail, so I figured it was a good way to distract him.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Oh

I guess I just thought…

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Jealous?

Thought what?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Forget it

It’s not important.

So what does his hair feel like?

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MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Firion

Re: My rose

You will pay for what you’ve done! I will defeat you and retrieve my rose!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Your rose?

It’s my rose now. Do you really think you can beat me?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Firion

Re: It’s not yours!

I am a master of weapons. I am a decorated war hero. I have been to hell and survived to face its dark lord.

Are you so sure you can beat me?

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Firion

Re: Sephiroth

Help! I’m going to die!

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MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Firion

I will not let you get away with what you’ve done.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Firion

Who the hell are you?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re:

A fiend like you does not deserve to speak my name!

Though you are welcome to invent one.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Crystal

Hey guyys. Jus wanttd to let u kno that I got my cyrstal.

Im realljt tired rigwhkt now. gonnna go slepp.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: CRYSTALS

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS. YOU REALLY ARE ACTUALLY SENDING THEM TO GET THE CRYSTALS? I THOUGHT YOU JUST NEEDED AN EXCUSE TO SLEEP AROUND WITH THEM.

YOU CAN’T BE THAT STUPID. I REFUSE TO BELIEVE YOU’RE THAT STUPID.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: CRYSTALS

I should start keeping track of them before I lose count.

And I suppose I should probably keep track of the crystals too.

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MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Are you okay?

Bartz? Bartz! Where did you go?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Ow

That really hurt!

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Ow

Tell me what you’ve done with Bartz, and I won’t have to hurt you any more.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Re: Ow

No thanks! It’s much more fun to watch you squirm.

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: The plan

So the good news is that the fake crystal worked like a charm.

The bad news is that we caught the wrong rat.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: The plan

Please, remind me why I haven’t had the pleasure of watching my athletic friend rip you limb from limb?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Re: The plan

Maybe you’re just attracted to me. Why bother fighting it?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: For the last time

I. Am. A. MAN.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: For the last time

Oh, I get it, you wear the pants around here.

But I guess wearing pants would be pretty weird for you.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Grr

I hate clowns.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Puppet

I just thought you’d like to know that you’re doing exactly as I planned.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Puppet

Shut up!

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Like a marionette

I knew you would say that. In fact, I orchestrated it.

Why do you even bother fighting?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Like a marionette

What did you do to Firion? Why did you take his rose?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Forget about them

Why do you care? They don’t seem to care about you.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: SHUT UP

That’s not true.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey, Firion, Tidus

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Guys?

Guys? Are you still there?

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Last night

I had a wonderful time last night. I was hoping we could maybe do it again? How’s tonight for you?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Tonight

I think I’m busy. You know, world domination stuff.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Tonight

What’s going on, Mateus? Did I do something wrong?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: There

You said my name. You called me “Mateus.”

But last night, you called me something else.

Signed, MATEUS, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: I don’t remember that

…I did?

What did I call you?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Hmph

What exactly is your relationship with Squall Leonhart?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: This is about Squall?

Is that what this is about? You’re jealous that I’ve been spending time with him!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Spending time with him?

You’ve been stalking him!

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Don’t you see?

For us! Everything I’ve done has been for us! If I say a different name in the throes of passion, it’s only because you move me so that I forget myself!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Oh please

I don’t think this is going to work out.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Just wait

Darling, listen. When I’m with you, I feel on top of the world. I feel that our victory has already been achieved, and all our enemies lie dead upon the ground. Making love with you, I envision myself covered in the blood of my nemesis, writhing naked on the ground in primal pleasure; when I whisper his name, it is because I hold it as the ultimate triumph, the final victory on the path to complete domination. Is it any wonder I can find no other word with which to praise you? You, who have lifted me to such heights, and given to me the greatest pleasure ever known, in hell or in heaven?

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Darling?

Are you still there?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Darling?

…I’ve lost my train of thought.

Tell me more about this fantasy of yours.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: I have to go

Drat. I’ve got a visitor. We’ll have to continue this later.

I’ll stop by tonight.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Wait!

I want to hear more!

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Pest

I hope you’re happy. You interrupted a very steamy conversation, Warrior Man.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Pest

Can none of you think of a better name than that?

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MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Secret

I know something you don’t know.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Secret

Well, I’ve known something you’ll never know, if you know what I mean. Twice, in fact.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Re: Secret

…No, I don’t know what you mean.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Golbez

Re: Exactly

And you never will.

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: On my way

I have defeated several of Chaos’s warriors already, my lady, including the witch Ultimecia.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: On my way

Good job. You are a fine warrior, you Warrior of Light, you.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Re: On my way

I have faith my lady will find a suitable name.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Look

Get that crystal first, and then we’ll talk.

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey, Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’m back

Sorry for running off like that.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

cc: Cecil Harvey

Re: No worries

It’s okay. Cecil and I are just glad you’re all right.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

He’s lying. He wasn’t concerned about you at all.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Your rose

Look, if you need to talk about what Sephiroth did to you… I just want to let you know that I’m here for you. I know it must be hard, losing something you can never get back.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Thanks

Thanks, Tidus. I really appreciate that. But don’t worry, I’ll get my flower back someday.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Um

I can say from experience that it really doesn’t work that way.

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Kefka

Just wondering if Kefka was giving you any trouble.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Kefka

He tried to grope me. I cast Ultima. I’d say we’re even.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Ouch

You think he would know better by now.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Ouch

Seriously. I don’t know how many times I’ve told him, and he still doesn’t believe me.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Re: Ouch

So you’re really not interested in him, then?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Ha

I’d say any other girl is more my type.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Oh

You like girls? I didn’t realize.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Oh

You know, I don’t even blame you. Truthfully, I’m used to people making assumptions about me. Doesn’t make it easier, but I get by.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Re: Oh

You know what? I’m cool with it. We’re friends, and I support you.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Ha ha

You’re hilarious. But thank you, even so. You’ve been a true friend to me.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Ha ha

I… I just want you to be happy.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Slow down

You are truly blessed for your copious energy, Tidus.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

What is wrong with him? He seems rather energetic lately. Suspiciously so. Do you think maybe he’s addicted to the Gysahl greens?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Tidus

Re: Honestly

How many people did you tell to say my name that way? That’s not how it’s pronounced!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Honestly

Are you sure? That’s how I’ve been saying it your whole life. Why are you trying to change it now?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Honestly

I’m not the one who’s changing it!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Found you

I’m not your puppet!

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Right

Keep telling yourself that.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: And you know

I like it when you squirm.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: Now

I need to see you as soon as possible.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Now

Happy to oblige! Shall we meet in the kitchen, as we did last time? Or would you prefer something more intimate?

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Golbez

Re: I don’t have time for this

I know the truth about the crystals.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: I don’t have time for this.

…My office. Now.

We can finish up in the bedroom when we’re done.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Crystal

Wow, I’m so glad I got my crystal. And to think: all I had to do was kick your ass.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Crystal

Don’t flatter yourself. You only got it because I wanted you to.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Yeah right

No one likes a sore loser, Sephiroth.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Puppet master

How many times do I have to tell you? You’ve done exactly as I wished.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Puppet master

Yeah, I’m going to block you now.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Nice try

Do really think I’d let you do that?

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re:

Cloud? Are you still there?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Crystal

I got the crystal.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Crystal

I’m so pleased! Let me stop by and reward you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Kuja

Re: Ugh

Sephiroth wants me to tell you that you ignoring him was all part of his master plan, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Kuja

Re: There’s more

He insists I add, “So there, na na na na na.”

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Blasphemy

You cannot be serious. You cannot hope to overthrow Chaos himself. There’s no way you’ll succeed.

MEM O

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Blasphemy

I’m sorry, whose name is “Emperor” and whose name is not?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Re: Blasphemy

From what I hear of Ultimecia, you have quite a variety of names after the lights go out.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Ultimecia

I have but one name. Anything else is her prayer to my greater glory.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Ultimecia

And you actually buy that?

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: Ultimecia

Well, considering that I am getting laid, and you are not…

Why yes, yes I do.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

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MEM O

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Alone

You really shouldn’t travel alone. Please, let me accompany you.

MEM O

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Look

I don’t care how dazzling you are. I’m not interested.

MEM O

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Look

I am not propositioning you.

Let me travel with you; I only wish to help you.

MEM O

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Re: Look

Not a good idea. You would be way too distracting.

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Just a heads-up

I think I fell into a trap meant for you. Be careful, okay?

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hello?

Zidane? Are you there?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Kuja

Re: Great job

First you catch the wrong prey, and then you lose him too! If you screw up this next one…

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Great job

Don’t worry your pretty little head. You’re the one doing the planning this time, remember?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hi

Are you there? Zidane won’t respond to me, and I’m getting lonely.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Hi

I’m kind of in the middle of something right now.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Oh, okay

So what are you wearing?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Kuja

Re: No really

Why didn’t you kill that pesky Onion Knight? I don’t buy that “let him witness the end” excuse.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: No really

I said what I meant. Let the boy live, for now. He’ll be no threat.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Kuja

Re: Wait a minute

…Are you afraid of him?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Wait a minute

Of course not! He is insignificant, and couldn’t inspire fear if he tried. He’s far too cute for that. And in no way dear to me.

But how adorable he is has no bearing on how I plan to crush him to oblivion.

Tell me more of this plan of yours. I do hope to destroy something today.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Whatever

Was it really necessary to attack me? I almost lost my good luck charm.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Whatever

I had to be sure you were firm in your convictions.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Re: Whatever

It seems to me like you’re the one who has trouble trusting others, Mr. Warrior.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Honestly

Is everyone here utterly devoid of creativity when it comes to names?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Annoyance

We tire of this waiting. We want to crush her for what she did to us.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Annoyance

Leave my toys alone. And why do you care? I thought you’d be trying to get back at the kid.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: Re: Annoyance

He is of no concern to us. It’s not that we are moved to admire his cherubic appearance; it is just that leaving him alive pleases us more than the thought of killing him.

We are not sure why.

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MEM O

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Just checking in

Hey, you seem kind of quiet lately, ever since Golbez showed up. Are you okay?

MEM O

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Just checking in

I am well, thank you. There is no need for you to worry.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

Wow, when did Tidus get so nosy?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: 20 questions

Okay, it’s my turn to ask now. Person, place, or thing?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Nineteen to go

Thing. That’s one.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Nineteen to go

Is it blitzball?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Nineteen to go

Damn it.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Brother…

What did you mean, exactly, when you mentioned the secret of the crystal?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Brother…

I cannot say. This line is not secure.

But whatever you do, don’t ask Cosmos about it when the two of you are alone in her bedroom.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Golbez

Don’t put any stock in what Golbez says. I know he’s your brother, but he’s still our enemy.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Golbez

You’re right. I’ll put it out of my mind.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Firion

Since when did Firion get so bossy?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Firion

It’s not like that. I don’t think he really gets it, you know? What it’s like when your family’s working for the bad guys, I mean.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Family

I’m glad. I do know how hard that is, you know. When your own family is the enemy.

But you have to persevere; they’ve chosen their path, and you’ve chosen yours.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: You too?

You know what it is when your own family has turned against you? How did it happen?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: You too?

I don’t really remember much about it.

Don’t tell Tidus, okay? It’s hard enough as it is.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Of course

You have my word. Tidus is too much of a gossip to keep a secret like this.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Oh my

Firion says he once had a family member turn on him.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Firion’s evil family

What? How come he never told me?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Firion’s evil family

Perhaps he is ashamed of his relation? He didn’t seem to want you to know.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: What if

You don’t think maybe it’s the Emperor, do you? Firion told me he was raised an orphan and never knew his parents. What if the Emperor is his dad?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: It makes sense

He did seem awfully sympathetic to your plight. Perhaps he knows what it is to lose a father to the darkness.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: It makes sense

I can see why he wouldn’t want to tell us, but still. I thought we were friends.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Concerns

I grow concerned about your loyalty to Chaos. You seem rather too involved in your brother’s actions.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Concerns

You grow suspicious of my loyalty to you, you mean. I am ever Chaos’s pawn.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Cosmos

Why then do you continue these secret meetings with Cosmos? I assure you, there is nothing she can give you that Chaos cannot do better.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Cosmos

I rather doubt that.

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MEM O

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Watch out

Don’t let yourself be distracted.

MEM O

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Watch out

Thank you for your concern. I am glad to have you as a friend, Firion.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Goodness

Firion is such a phony. I can’t believe he still won’t admit to being the Emperor’s son!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Talk to me

Are you all right? I feel like you’ve been avoiding me lately.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Tidus

Is something wrong with Tidus? He won’t talk to me.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Tidus

He’s just sulking about his father. I don’t think he’s a very good friend. You’re better off without him.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: No hard feelings?

I hope you’re not still mad about me dating Kuja. I wouldn’t want you to stab me in the back over a girl.

ME MO

TO: Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Please

I am much happier with Ultimecia than I could ever be with that trollop Kuja. Fear not; you’ll get your reward. I gave my word.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, MUAHAHAHAHAHA!

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Please

You really need to stop signing your messages with that. You trying to compensate for something?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: What’s wrong?

Why won’t you talk to me? I miss my best friend.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Golbez

Are you still worried about Golbez? You keep changing the subject every time I bring it up.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Golbez

Are you still fighting with Firion? You seem lovelorn.

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MEM O

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Sleep

How long were we asleep, anyway? It all seems so foggy to me.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Sleep

Um… How much do you remember?

MEM O

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Nap

Well, we were traveling, and then I guess we took a nap?

MEM O

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Nap

Yeah, I guess.

We need to keep going. Still gotta find your crystal.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Wait

Is there something you’re not telling me?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: My lord

Why have you not responded to my inquiries?

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: YOU KNOW WHAT

HONESTLY I JUST THINK YOU’RE KIND OF CREEPY.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: But

I have already told you: it would be no more than the elf prince loving himself!

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS

AND I DON’T THINK THERE WERE TWO OF HIM.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: My love

I cannot bear the thought of another moment spent apart from you. I’ve prepared a special picnic just for us in my palace.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: My love

I will be honest: I hate your palace.

It is a monstrosity. It is unpleasant and ugly, and I cannot enjoy any pleasures you might give to me there.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Pandaemonium

Surely you jest.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Pandaemonium

The walls pulse, Mateus. And there’s some sort of disgusting slime that oozes across the floor. I have to shower every time I come back from there, and do you have any idea how long it takes to clean this outfit?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Laundry

Come naked then, I don’t care. Just get over here.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Laundry

I will not set one foot in your palace.

If you want to spend the night with me, you’re going to have to do it in a place where the walls don’t scream with the tortured cries of the damned.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Damn it, woman

Where’s the fun in that?!

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Tell me

What’s this I’ve been hearing about a young witch that Kefka’s trying to brainwash?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Tell me

Come see for yourself.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: Tell me

Just tell me about the mind control. Will she do anything she’s commanded? Even if she really, really doesn’t want to and thinks your taste in décor is somewhat lacking?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Nice try

You can’t ignore me forever, Cloud. I’m a part of you.

Forever.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thanks again

You’re always cheering me up. I’m glad you’re with me.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Thanks again

I could never leave you, Terra. No matter what happens, I’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Come on!

I’m bored, Cloud. I’m surrounded by idiots, and you just keep ignoring me.

Why won’t you respond to any of my messages?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Tidus

Tidus still won’t talk to me. He just shrugs and turns away whenever I try to ask him a question. Please Cecil, you’ve got to help me!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Tidus

Perhaps he is still upset about his father. Perhaps the fact that his father is a notorious villain that he will have to face in battle is a daunting prospect, and he is not sure how to deal with it. Maybe if you were more understanding, he wouldn’t be so mad. Maybe if you too knew what it was like to learn your father sides with the forces of evil, he would find you more relatable.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Re: Tidus

…You’re right. I shouldn’t be so hard on him. It must be difficult to have a father like Jecht, and I can’t expect Tidus to face him so easily.

Thank you, Cecil. You’ve been a big help.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’m sorry

I was talking with Cecil, and I know why you’re upset with me. I don’t blame you. I shouldn’t have said the things I did. I’ll try to be more open in the future.

This isn’t easy for any of us, you know. You’re not as alone as you might think.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: I’m sorry

…Thanks.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: So

Are we still friends?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: So

Yeah, I guess we are.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Well?

What did Firion say? Is the Emperor really his father or not?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Well?

He dropped a lot of hints. But I don’t think he’s ready to talk about it yet.

Maybe I pushed him too hard. Do you think he might be mad at me?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Oh for the love of

Will you two just make out and be done with it?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Fight with Garland

Why’d you run away from the fight? You should’ve let me smack the ol’ tin can for you.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Fight with Garland

Jecht, you’re the best friend I could ever hope for, but I can’t have you fighting all my battles. I won’t deny that it’s been easier on me since you’ve come to my defense, but sometimes I have to be the one to prove my strength.

I can’t always rely on you.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Re: Fight with Garland

You don’t think I’m reliable.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: I didn’t say that

That’s not what I meant and you know it.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: I didn’t say that

Has my kid been telling you things? ’Cause I admit I wasn’t the best father, but I was always on his side. And I’d be on your side too, if you let me.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Re: I didn’t say that

You’re not on his side now.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: I just remembered

I’m busy tonight. I have to cancel.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Moping

We need to talk. I think what Golbez said is getting to you. You’re all brooding and snarky. More than usual, I mean.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Moping

I don’t see how that concerns you, unless you were going to offer me tips on how to achieve that perfect whine. Exactly how do you add that nasal quality to it?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: You just proved my point

Don’t make me corner you.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: A compromise

It is obvious to me that we will accomplish nothing by refusing to speak to each other. I propose we settle on a separate location for our activities, one on which we can both agree. And to make it fair, we will have a third party mediate for us.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: A compromise

I am amenable to your suggestion. Whom did you have in mind?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: You were right

Thank you, Tidus. I hope Firion doesn’t give you too hard a time about me leaving.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Firion

Let me worry about Firion. You go find your brother.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Firion

I’ll let you know when I find my answer. Have fun making up with Firion.

Besides, this will give the two of you some time alone.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Firion

Huh? Time alone for what?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: The Emperor

Re: A proposition

Would you be willing to mediate an argument between my beloved and myself? We wish to make use of your lair for the occasion, and your reward will be great.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: A proposition

I suppose I have nothing better to do.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Excellent

We shall arrive shortly.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Excellent

It’s been a while since I handled a lovers’ quarrel.

…Wait. You’re not going to try to have sex here, are you?

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Not again

Answer me!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Cecil’s leaving

Hehe, so I guess you saw right through me.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Cecil’s leaving

It wasn’t that hard. You’re not very good at keeping secrets, Tidus.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Cecil’s leaving

Yeah, I guess you would know about keeping secrets.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Fighting Jecht

Are you sure you’re okay with this?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Fighting Jecht

Why do you keep asking me that? A few days ago you were telling Cecil to give up on his brother, but now you’ve completely turned around on the issue. I can’t keep up with you.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Re: Fighting Jecht

I’m just trying to be more understanding.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Hypocrite

Get off your high horse. You want me to open up, maybe you should follow your own advice!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Hypocrite

Don’t you dare call me a hypocrite. I should open up to you? I’ve been trying! You wouldn’t talk to me for days just because I wasn’t sympathetic enough!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Mood swings

Oh look, you’re angry again. Big surprise. You gonna be all “understanding” tomorrow?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Mood swings

Well how do you want me to feel? Did you want me to be mad that Cecil went running off on a fool’s errand? Because I will if that’ll make you happy!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: You know what

I really don’t care what you think. I’m going to bed.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: You know what

Likewise!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: I hate him

Firion’s a jackass.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Can’t stand him

Tidus is a whiny bitch.

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Really, you two?

Just get a room already!

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: One more time

Just thought I’d give a shout, in case you could hear me.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor, Ultimecia

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Your offer

Your offer has been rejected. Find another lair for your dirty business and get out.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Haha

Why do so many of Chaos’s warriors have really long hair? I just spotted a bunch of them in a secret meeting, so I’ll message you back if I don’t get caught.

Just in case you’re reading this.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Whoops

I think they spotted me.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: The Emperor

Re: A proposal

I have need of your lair. I offer some information regarding the whereabouts of that Bartz character in exchange.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: A proposal

You want to have sex here, don’t you?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Affirmation

I wish to reaffirm my devotion to you.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Affirmation

Thank you, my brave warrior. I shall believe in you always.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Re: Affirmation

And I in you! Truly, we share a rare, unbreakable bond.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Sure

I’m sure we do.

You wouldn’t happen to know where Squall got to, would you? He probably needs some encouraging…

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Sure

…I passed him not too long ago.

But. I do not think he is the sort of man who would appreciate the company of a lady.

If you understand my meaning.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: The Onion Knight

Where is the boy? I must see him.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: The Onion Knight

I see no reason to allow him to fall into your vile clutches.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Re: The Onion Knight

You forget which side you’re on. Tell me where he is!

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Golbez

Re: Never

Don’t make me laugh.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Never

I am coming for you. Expect no mercy; you are definitely not cute.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: Hurry

Hurry up and come back. I can’t stand another minute with this idiot who can’t even pronounce his own name right.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: Please

I know what you’re doing now is important, so I won’t ask you to come back. I’m sure Firion would, but that’s because he’s a loser who has no idea what it’s like to waste years of your life living with someone who hates your guts and does everything he can to make your life miserable.

So take your time. I can handle it, even if he can’t.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: Oh yeah

And if Tidus asks, tell him that I’m not talking to him. I’d tell him myself, but I wouldn’t want to trigger any flashbacks to his pitiful childhood spent with a neglectful parent that he just couldn’t get to love him. Maybe if he could get over it I’d ask him how his day was, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Oh, that reminds me! Did Tidus tell you that he can hold his breath until he passes out? I think he only mentioned it several thousand times.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: One more thing

I just thought I’d mention that Firion is an impulsive snotbag who never even knew his own parents because he’s an orphan. I’m sure the pain he felt at losing them at such a young age is the real reason he gets so jealous of those of us who actually have a family, even one as messed up as mine.

It’s all right, though. He channeled that pain into the ten thousand weapons he keeps stashed up his ass.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: Is that all you got?

I’d like to remind you that Tidus is the scum of the earth, capable of only striking a low blow because he’s too stupid to actually find a real reason to dislike someone. It must stem from his horrible, loathsome life as a beloved child celebrity who was adored by thousands for his athletic prowess. What an awful life. It’s no wonder he cries so much.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: That the best you can do?

I guess I wouldn’t know what it’s like to never be loved. After all, I was never desperate enough to make out with a snake.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: I told you that in confidence!

Tidus couldn’t even score with a snake if it bit him in the ass.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: At least I’m not a monster magnet

It’s probably better that you left Firion behind. All the people he travels with end up dying.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: I SAY ENOUGH

Tidus’s mother is a whore.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: YOU DID NOT JUST GO THERE

Firion’s mother was a fat slob.

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: That’s it

I am blocking you both.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: We need to talk

I know you’re upset. Let me try to fix this.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: We need to talk

That’s not such a good idea. I think maybe we should take a break.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Why?

What are you so afraid of?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Why not?

I ain’t scared. I just want something more out of this relationship, and you’ll obviously never give that to me.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: I don’t understand

One beer? Just tell me what you want from me. I miss you.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: I don’t understand

It’s better if we don’t.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: What happened to us?

I really thought we had something, Jecht. I’ve never felt this close to anyone. Is being my friend just too hard for you? Tell me what I did wrong, and I’ll fix it! I promise. I want us to be friends forever.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Chaos

Re: WHAT

ARE YOU CRYING?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Sorry about earlier

Looks like Ultimecia’s been disguising herself as you. Guess it wasn’t you who gave me that pep talk, huh?

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Pep talk?

Oh, that must have been so terrible for you!

Do you need me to come ’round and cheer you up?

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Help

Where did you go? Are you all right?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Stop!

What did you do to him? Where is he? Answer me, Kefka!

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Please!

I don’t remember what I did to you. I never meant to hurt you. I’m sorry! I’m so sorry! Just please answer me. I have to know that you’re all right.

I don’t know what to do when you’re not near me.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Surprise!

I thought I’d stop by for a surprise visit, darling. Are you in the tower?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Surprise!

Don’t come in!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: Surprise!

…Are you naked in there? I thought you had a meeting with Squall.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re:

Oh.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Wait!

It’s not what it looks like!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Shut it

Honestly, how many times do I have to SMACK you, kid?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Shut it

What do you want with Terra, anyway? Why can’t I contact her?

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Re: Shut it

You should know better by now, whelp. Never get between a clown and his toys.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: I met with Golbez

It didn’t go as well as I’d hoped.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Aftermath

What happened?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Aftermath

Golbez told me what I needed to do. And I failed.

Then he said I’d disappointed him, and he left. I don’t know what to do.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Get over it

Your closest family member cut you down, and then when you couldn’t meet his unrealistic expectations he abandoned you? Well gee, I have no idea what that feels like.

Take a page out of my book, Cecil. Go find him and give him a piece of your mind.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: My brother

Things didn’t go so well. I guess you were right. I never should have tried to reach out to him.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: My brother

Don’t say that. So things didn’t go as well as you hoped. So what? Are you any worse off than you were before?

If it’s not working out, just come on back. We’ll be waiting.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

Tidus thought I should keep going.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Let me tell you a secret

Tidus is a moron.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Oh, no

We are not starting that again. Either you two make up, or I will lock you in a room together until you’ve fallen sobbing into each others’ arms or killed each other. And I don’t particularly care which.

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: You and Firion

I am sick and tired of hearing you two bitch and moan about each other. Don’t make me come back there.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: You and Firion

I didn’t say anything! What has he been telling you? He’s lying! That’s all he’s ever done!

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Sweet Cosmos

I’m the only one allowed to complain about you two idiots. So you have until I get back to become friends again. Or else.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Cecil

What did you say to him? So you’re talking behind my back now?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Cecil

I said nothing that hasn’t already been said.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Yeah right

Cut the crap. Whatever you want to say, just say it to my face! Or are you too much of a coward?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Yeah right

You really want to know?! Fine! Come on over here and I’ll TELL you!

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Help

Goddess, give me strength. I don’t know if I can go on alone.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Help

Oh, well, I’m not normally into that, dear, but I don’t mind a little experimentation. Just let me clear my schedule first.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Kuja

That Kuja chick is pretty hot. Shame you missed out.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Kuja

Trust me, you’re not her type.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Re: Kuja

We’ll see about that.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Single

I heard Jecht dropped you like a Wutai ninja. How about I come on over tonight and make you feel better?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kuja

Re: I cannot say this enough

1. I’m not a girl, so
2. Jecht and I were never dating, because
3. I’m not a girl, which means
4. I will never be interested in you. Also:
5. Still not a girl!

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Score

She’s totally mine.

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MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: Hey

You doin’ anything right now? I gotta drown my sorrows.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Hey

What is the matter?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: Life

Oh, nothing new. I’m a terrible father, my son wants to kill me, I hate my boss, and the girl I’m crazy about just wants to be friends.

What’s new with you?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Life

My brother can’t take a hint. And I’m doomed to work for an incompetent boss who cares more about showing up his old girlfriend than actually accomplishing anything.

An old girlfriend, by the way, that I have failed to not sleep with four times now, because I can’t stop feeling sorry for myself.

And she still wouldn’t hire me.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: Ouch

That’s rough.

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Sorry

I’m sorry I stabbed you.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Sorry

…Yeah, thanks for that.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’m waiting

…Well? You know why I did it.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: I’m waiting

…I’m sorry I took your bandana. That was wrong, and petty. Maybe not as petty as stabbing someone, but still wrong. I shouldn’t have overreacted, and I apologize.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Apology accepted

I forgive you.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Oh by the way I was being sarcastic

Gee, I feel so much better now.

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MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: That’s it

I’ve made up my mind. I need to get over Kuja, and the only way I’m gonna do that is by finding another woman.

Exactly how easy is Cosmos, anyway?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: That’s it

You would abandon your true feelings so readily?

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: Cosmos

Shut up and answer the question.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: Cosmos

It should not be too difficult. I’d recommend you remove your shirt, but I think you’ve already got the idea.

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MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: The Emperor

What did you do to him? He used to spend every second plotting against the rest of us, and now he does nothing but mutter under his breath about the treachery of women.

Granted, this is somewhat of an improvement, but I’m still concerned.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: The Emperor

I have done nothing! He’s got the wrong idea about me and Squall, that’s it. I told him he was mistaken, and he said he believed me. Why can’t he just let it go?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: Squall

He asked me to chaperone your meeting with Squall.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Squall

What?! But that would ruin all my plans! Can’t we not, and say we did?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Garland

Re: Don’t misunderstand

You can do whatever you want. I’m not going to lie for you, though. This farce has gone on long enough.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Don’t misunderstand

…Oh, very well. I can’t believe he doesn’t trust me! You can tag along, and I promise I won’t do anything to keep you distracted.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Garland

Get over here, little monkey. I know where your missing friend is. Garland took him; keep him busy for me and you just might get him back.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: So…

I was wondering if maybe you wanted to do something later?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: So…

Come on over. I’m baking cookies in the kitchen.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Re: So…

Oh, that sounds good.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: In fact

It’s very hot in here. So hot, you see, that I’m only wearing an apron.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: In fact

You don’t have to tell me twice.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Report

What happened with Ultimecia? How did her meeting go?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Report

Less than satisfactory. Squall has achieved his crystal, and I was attacked by the little monkey freak.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: Report

But she is not unfaithful?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Did you not hear me?

She is dead, for now.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Did you not hear me?

Perfect. I only care that she did not betray my love. If she has to die to do it, all the better.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: So um

You were a big help back there against Ultimecia.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Heh

Don’t start thinking you’re so special. I would’ve helped anyone!

We gotta hurry, though. We still have to rescue Bartz.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: About that

I’m sure he’s okay.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: About that

You seem pretty concerned about him. Are you starting to care?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Re: About that

…Maybe I am.

But don’t go thinking he’s anything special to me.

You wouldn’t happen to know if he’s seeing anyone, would you?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Ye gods

Are you sure you’re not divine? I can’t get you out of my head! I need another taste of that bronzed MAN.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Ye gods

Thanks, babe. You were great too, but I can’t be tied down.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: More

I MUST HAVE YOU.

And did I mention I’m baking cookies again?

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: More

I’ll be right over.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Goddess

I must speak with you. I need your guidance.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Goddess

Can it wait a few minutes? I’m kind of tied up right now.

MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Help!

What’s happening to me? Is anyone there?!

I don’t want to hurt anyone anymore!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

Terra?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: We need to talk

We have to work this out.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: We need to talk

Fine. Let’s get this over with.

But I don’t want to have to look at your stupid face.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’ll just keep messaging you then

You’re my best friend, Tidus. And I thought you felt the same way, but then you stopped talking to me for no reason at all. And you know what? I don’t think I did anything wrong. Maybe I shouldn’t have told Cecil off for wanting to go after Golbez, but I did realize that I’d crossed a line, and I tried to be more accepting. And nothing I did made you happy. What happened to us?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: My story

What happened is that I found out you’ve been keeping secrets from me. Cecil told me. About your family. And I know it’s hard, and you might not want to talk about it, I get that. What I don’t get is why you would lie about it to me. I trusted you, and you treated my problems like they didn’t matter, when you knew damn well how important it was to me.

So don’t talk to me about trust. You’re the one who’s been lying.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: My story

That’s the thing about betrayal; it makes it harder for you to trust again. Fine, so you found out about my brother. Do you have any idea how much it hurt when he turned against me and called himself an emperor? I didn’t ever want anyone to hurt me like that again. I’ve been trying so hard to overcome that, and the reason I didn’t want you to know is because I have trouble acknowledging it. I’m sorry I confided in Cecil instead of you, but I only told him because I was afraid he would take the same path my brother did, and embrace the side of himself that’s a dark knight.

But you, Tidus? You’re my brother, now. I couldn’t tell you because it meant that I’d have to open myself to the possibility that one day, you might betray me just like he did.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Betrayal

…You stabbed me.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Betrayal

I said I was sorry!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Okay

And all those things you said to Cecil about me?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: You’re one to talk

You said awful things about me, too.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Oh right

Did I mention that you stabbed me?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Oh right

I gave you my last Phoenix Down, didn’t I?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Oh right

Yeah, that’s true.

…I’m sorry about your brother.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Finally

I’m sorry too.

But even after everything my brother put me through, I still found something to believe in.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Finally

…You’re not gonna say “Friendship” or something like that, are you?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Don’t flatter yourself

I mean my dream. Something to fight for. It’s what my wild rose stood for, why I was so upset when I lost it. But I’ll keep fighting for it, even when it’s gone.

And if you’ll fight by my side, one day, the dream will be real.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Don’t flatter yourself

The dream… will be real?

I’d like that.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: What about you?

Do you have a dream, Tidus?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Let’s just say

You should never underestimate the power of dreams.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I want to make sure

So… Are we friends again?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: That depends

Are you gonna tell me what this dream of yours is?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: That depends

You’ll just have to trust that it’s worth fighting for.

But if you find my wild rose, I’ll tell you anything you want to know.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Wait

Do you mean your wild rose is literally a wild rose?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Wait

Huh? What did you think it was?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Wait

Uh… Never mind.

Tell you what, you pretend I never asked that, and we go back to the way we were before: friends. Deal?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Deal!

Best friends.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: My prayers

Thank you for coming to see me. I will stand firm in my convictions.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: My prayers

Glad to be of service.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Re: My prayers

So, er… I thought it was customary that when you visited, we would, uh… you know.

That’s what Bartz said anyway. And Zidane.

And my brother.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Look

I have no idea what you’re talking about, and I resent the implication that I’m nothing but a cheap floozy who’ll jump any man who catches my fancy.

Call me when you get your crystal, and then we’ll talk.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Again

I’m sorry I attacked you. Truly.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Again

It wasn’t your fault. You don’t have to keep apologizing.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: But

I just feel bad about it. And now you’re helping me find my friend, too.

You’re really a wonderful person, Cloud. I just want you to know that.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

…Thanks.

And… You’re really pretty, Terra.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Kuja

Re: You’re pathetic

I heard you couldn’t even best Golbez’s pathetic little brother.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Exdeath

Re: SILENCE

Go away. I am scheming.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Kuja

Re: Forget that

How would you like to be involved in a plan that will work for a change?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Intriguing

I’m listening.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Boooooooored

I’m so booooooooooored. Can we just skip to the end already?

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: You probably can’t hear me

But guess who just got their crystal?

It was just hovering there, over a pit of lava, surrounded by all of Chaos’s forces, and a moat made of snakes!

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Firion and the Emperor

I guess we were wrong about the Emperor being Firion’s dad.

He’s actually Firion’s brother.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: I’m getting worried

I hope he’s okay.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: I’m getting worried

I’m sure he’ll be fine.

So, are you and the Onion Knight… together?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Re: I’m getting worried

No, I really don’t think he sees me that way.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Oh my wind crystal

Guys! Guys! You’ll never guess what I found! It’s a talking rock!

It’s a rock. That talks. This is so much cooler than my talking turtle!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Oh my wind crystal

Get back to work. I don’t pay you to chat with the shiny things you find on the ground.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Whoa

You’re paying us?!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Wild rose

I’m just gonna keep asking, you know. Might as well tell me now and save yourself the trouble.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Wild rose

I’ll make sure to tell everyone but you if you keep pestering me.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Hey Firion

What’s the wild rose?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Best night of my life

I must have died and gone to heaven. Is this what a little death feels like? I could definitely get used to it.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Best night of my life

Haha, tell me about it.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Re: Best night of my life

It was so great I don’t even care that you kept calling me “Kuja.”

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Jecht

Re: About that

Yeah, would you mind not mentioning that to anyone?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Not a problem

There’s nothing to be ashamed of. That Kuja chick is pretty hot.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: How’re you doing?

You sure you’re okay with splitting up? You’re still recovering from that, ah, stab wound.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: How’re you doing?

Hmm, it might be tough. Maybe if you tell me about the wild rose, I’ll be able to handle it.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Re: How’re you doing?

Nice try.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Dreams

A world full of flowers… That’s a beautiful dream for us to share.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Dreams

Well, like you said, it was really Firion’s idea.

He seems like a really great guy! Do you know if he’s seeing anyone?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

We should get moving. We still have to rescue your friend.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: What was that all about?

Why would you just attack me like that? I didn’t do anything to you!

MEM O

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Golbez

Re: A word of warning

Be careful not to lose yourself in the light. The darkness will only betray you.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Oh yeah?

Light may shine as you walk ahead, but the darkness always follows close behind.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Golbez

Re: Pitiful

Imitation belies the sincerity of truth.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Anything you can do…

Truth shines brighter than wisdom, and so blinds those who seek it.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Golbez

Re: Or perhaps a worthy opponent

The fool seeks to know nothing, for then all he has learned will come to naught.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: …I can do better!

The fool will grow wiser than the wise man who strives not to look the fool.

Which reminds me: Have you seen Zidane anywhere? I have to tell him something.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: The boy

I will be busy for a while. Kefka has acquired the boy, and has offered him to me in exchange for my help in securing the girl.

I cannot wait to wrap my tentacles around him… I intend to squeeze the life from him, of course.

I most certainly will not hug him.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Psst

I heard about your dream, for a world full of wild roses. I think it’s beautiful. I’d really like it if you could tell me some more.

Maybe we could get together sometime and talk about it?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Psst

…Why are we whispering?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: A true ending

You will never understand how little I care about your petty concerns.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: A true ending

So you’ve said. Repeatedly.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Re: A true ending

Inside my armor is an emptiness where all emotions go to die. My caring exists in nonexistence, unfelt deep within the endless expanse of the Void.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Golbez

Re: Indeed

You care so little, it seems, that you feel the need to gloat about it to anyone who cares to listen. And even to those who do not.

Truly, I marvel at how uncaring you can be.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Re: Indeed

I am glad of it.

Now, I have business to attend to. I’ve heard a rumor that Kefka has located the boy, and I mean to hunt him down. And I don’t care about him either, not his button nose nor his rosy cheeks.

Notice how the fact that he is unbearably adorable has no effect on me whatsoever. That is how filled with nothingness I am.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Back off

Stay away from my girl.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Back off

You got a girl, Cloud? Congratulations! Is it Kuja? I know she’s basically evil, but she is kinda hot.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Cloud’s girl

Has Cloud told you yet? He has a girlfriend!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Cloud’s girl

Really? Who is it? ‘Cause I don’t think Cosmos really counts.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: heyy

heeeeey . Heyyyh. yur real pritty, ya kno? mayb we coudl gget a drnik sumtime

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Ramuh’s beard

How much have you been drinking?!

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: hah a

99 botttles obeer oon teh waaaaaaaall…

9( botltes off beeeeeeer

tak 1 dwon passit aroud

99bootles of brrr on th wall

I can t count;the ntmberss jeeo mufung

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Audible sigh

Where are you? I don’t want you to get hurt trying to walk home.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: hey

your nice

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Yes

I think you’re nice too. Now tell me where you are and I’ll take you home.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: knw what

immin the blitzzb all plawe .thers lotsa fire nd it look liek home

and alot ob bottls/

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: I’m on my way

Don’t move. I’m coming over.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re:

I’m sure it’s in poor taste to be asking this when you’re not sober, but…

You keep saying you like me, and I believed it; so why did you stop talking to me?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: teeeedus

yo’ure tiedus

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: ???

…That doesn’t make any sense.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: no

Im no good at thiis

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Not at all

No, apparently not. Forget it, it was a stupid idea.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedus

im alwys a jrek 2 the peaple i luv

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Oh

Well, I’ve gotten used to that. I care about you too, you stupid lunk. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: no

but i don wnna be frends

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: I know

You made that abundantly clear when you cut me off.

I still don’t know why, though.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: zanrknad

cauze you dont wnt me

yu liek grrls

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re:

Are you saying that you’re…

Well, that’s nothing to be ashamed of. I certainly don’t mind. It definitely explains a few things I’ve been wondering about you.

Unless you mean that you think I am a girl, but you don’t mean that.

…Do you?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Oh

You bastard. I thought you were my friend, I trusted you, but you’re just like the others!

I hope you rot.

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MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Onion Knight

Re:

Why did you come and see me, anyway? Did you just want to make fun of me?

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Golbez

Re: Re: …

Be watchful. It is not safe here.

Also, I have brought you some cookies. Cosmos and I were making them.

With luck, this will be the last batch we ever make.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Re: …

Thanks, I guess?

And if you don’t wanna help her bake them anymore, tell her I’d love to take your place.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Golbez

Re: Perhaps

It would be better if I did not. Her baking techniques are extremely advanced.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thanks

You may not know it, but you really inspired me.

Is there any way I can repay you?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Thanks

I really didn’t do anything.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Re: Thanks

But you did, just by being yourself!

Maybe we could do something together then, as a fun little compromise?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: I dunno

Uh, sure. I guess. Maybe we could bake cookies or something later? I heard Cosmos has a killer recipe.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: OH

Oh, um, I’m not sure I’m ready for that.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Don’t worry

It can’t be too difficult. And we can get Tidus to help us.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Don’t worry

Um, maybe we should think of something else to do.

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MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Garland

Re: The truth

Pitiful Warrior, you could not bear to know the truth behind this conflict.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: The “truth”

You cannot dissuade me; whatever tricks you have used to rise from the dead will not save you! There will be no Phoenix Downs where I am sending you.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: What’s happening?

We haven’t heard from you in a while. Did you work things out with Golbez?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

cc: Tidus

Re: Busy!

Stop bothering me! I’m in the middle of fighting him!

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: Re: Busy!

Are you winning?

MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Enough

I’m blocking you two again.

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Congratulations

Congratulations on getting your crystal, Terra. I knew you could do it.

We should do something to celebrate. Just the two of us.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thank goodness!

I’m so glad you’re safe!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Thank goodness!

I always believed in you, Terra. Whenever I was down, I just had to think of you, and I felt safe. You’re my inspiration.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Love

I’m so happy, you two! I feel like I could kiss you!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Love

I feel the same way. I have for a long time.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: Love

You shouldn’t kiss him! Look at how his eyes glow, he probably has some sort of disease.

I really don’t trust this Cloud guy, Terra. He takes too long to make a complete sentence.

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Umm

Did something happen last night? I have this awful hangover and I woke up outside your door but you weren’t there…

I didn’t do anything, did I?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Come on

Kuja? Why won’t you talk to me?

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Guess what?

I got my crystal, and it was all thanks to your inspiring example!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Guess what?

Hey, that’s great! When me and Tidus have our crystals, we should celebrate.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Celebration

Terra wants to do something together once we both have our crystals.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Celebration

Cool. Does she like swimming?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Beach

Tidus thinks we should go to the beach. How does that sound?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Beach

Well actually, I was thinking the two of us could have dinner.

And you could bring me those flowers you love.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Dinner

That sounds great! Can Tidus come?

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Almost there

Bartz is close, I can feel it.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Almost there

You uh, really like him, don’t you?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Re: Almost there

I’m not gay!

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Exdeath

Re: Not funny

I’m sure you put a lot of effort into it, but I do not appreciate having my armor polish replaced with a defoliant.

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Not funny

I’m sorry, I can’t hear you. I’m too busy being DEAD. Don’t interrupt!

Some people can be so RUDE.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: There!

Bartz! I can see Bartz!

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hey!

I found you! Can you finally hear me?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Hey!

Were you sending me messages this whole time?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Re: Hey!

Oh man, wait ‘til I get closer. I have the biggest surprise for you.

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MEMO

TO: Tidus, Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Mission accomplished

I found the crystal.

Are you two friends yet?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: No

We’re best friends.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

cc: Firion

Re: Yeah

We’ll be friends forever!

MEMO

TO: Firion, Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Fantastic

Then I’m on my way.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Firion

I think Firion is planning to cut off your access to the Gysahl greens.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Tidus

Tidus told me he thinks you’re ugly.

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Victory

After much hardship, I have received my crystal.

Do I get a prize now?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Victory

All right, but leave your helmet on.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re:

Well, that didn’t work.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Urgh

How could I have been so stupid?! I should’ve known it was a fake crystal!

What if Zidane gets hurt because of me?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Urgh

He’ll be fine. He can handle himself.

Will it make you feel better if we hug?

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MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Assassination

I’ll leave it to you to handle Golbez.

Leave Shinryu to me.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor, Exdeath

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Shinryu

I heard someone mention dragons. I demand to know every detail of the conversation.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Shinryu

I said “Shinryu,” not “dragons.”

And where were you listening from, anyway?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Re: Re: Shinryu

I was cuddled up with Ultimecia under a nearby blanket. I would have just stood up and asked you about the dragon directly, but Ultimecia was asleep and I didn’t want to disturb her.

She was the one who told me about Shinryu, if you must know. Cried it out in her sleep.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Ultimecia

I hope for your sake that you are lying, because if what you just said is true, I will stuff you so full of knives you will turn into a human cactuar.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

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MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Tidus

Re: Coward

Where are you going, you coward! Come back and fight me!

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Jackass

Next time I wanna fight my kid, you let me fight my damn kid!

Don’t you dare hurt him. I’m the only one allowed to do that.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Jecht

Re: And you

Shut it. I’m sick of your cryptic attitude. It just makes me feel guilty, and I don’t like feeling guilty.

I got enough problems.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Answer me

Are you still “dead”? Because I want to have a word with you about where you’ve hidden my Masamune. The Emperor’s on the warpath, and I need it.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: From beyond the grave…

Huh. Believe it or not, that one wasn’t me.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: Masamune

…So you didn’t steal my sword and replace it with a banana?

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Nope

Wish I had. Sounds like a fun time.

But no. I made that Cloud plush doll with your extra pair of pants while you were getting spoony with Ultimecia, but I can’t take credit for the sword thing.

MEMO

TO: Gilgamesh

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: My Masamune

I want my sword back.

NOW.

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MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Firion

Re: Your son

If you were looking for Tidus, I found him. He’s right heWq;d mfst9sGfuh

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Whoops

Sorry about the yelling. I just felt like screaming all of a sudden.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Firion

Re: Your son

Your son is kind of a fruitcake.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: The Emperor

Why do you hate him so much? I mean, he definitely deserves whatever beating you wanna dish out, but you always act like it’s kinda personal.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: The Emperor

He took someone I loved, and corrupted him. He twisted him into a dark shadow of himself, and all that was left was someone who couldn’t care about what he’d become.

That and he also destroyed my home country, killed most of my friends and family, devastated the countryside, and from what I can recall, reigned a literal hell on earth, so…

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Your brother

That guy… Was that your brother?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Your brother

Yes.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Confirmed

Yeah, the Emperor’s definitely Firion’s brother.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: The Emperor is Firion’s brother?

That’s awfully hypocritical of him. Aren’t you going to confront him about it?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: I don’t think so

Nah. We’re friends; if he wants to tell me, that’s up to him. He doesn’t have to if he doesn’t want to.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: I’m impressed

That is very mature of you, Tidus.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Just so you know

Tidus has been talking about you behind your back. He’s been telling everyone about how the Emperor is your brother but you want to keep it a secret.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Just so you know

Wait, what?!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: It’s over

I know about you and Sephiroth. Honestly, Ulty, how many men do I have to kill before there’s no one left for you?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, Co-founder of Tyrant of Epic Proportions Oil Drilling Industries

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: It’s over

I thought he was you!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Please

I’m insulted.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, Co-founder of Tyrant of Epic Proportions Oil Drilling Industries, President of Villainous Hair Care, Inc.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: No really

It was very dark when I bumped into him, you both have low, sensual voices, and his long hair was swirling about his lithe, muscular body, and I just thought… Well, I’d just woken up after a long period of being dead and when the first thing I see is a man who sort of looks like you in the dark, then what do you expect me to do? I would have been betraying your memory if I hadn’t jumped him!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: No really

Hmm, I suppose I am more than handsome enough to be mistaken for a man who wears nothing but an open leather jacket over leather pants.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Mmm

Why don’t you come over tonight? Let me make it up to you.

I’ll wear that red dress you like.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Mmm

All right. But if I so much as hear the word “Squall,” I will Starfall you so hard your grandchildren will feel it.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Is it true?

Have you been making up stories behind my back? Or did you really somehow convince yourself that the Emperor is my brother?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Is it true?

Well, I don’t think that anymore.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I can’t believe this

Why would you think something so stupid?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Save me Yevon

You’re not gonna stab me again, are you?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I just

That has to be the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard in all my life, and that includes the time I found a dragoon inside a giant fish!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: I don’t remember

Was that before or after you got seduced by a snake dressed as a princess?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re:

…It was after.

Stop changing the subject.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: I’m winning

In addition to the hunks on my team, I’ve also acquired Jecht, Golbez, and most recently, Sephiroth.

And how many women have shown interest in you?

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: THERE’S STILL TIME

KUJA WILL BE MINE. CLOUD OF DARKNESS ALREADY IS. ULTIMECIA WILL BE AGAIN.

I’LL SWAP YOU TERRA FOR JECHT.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: No way

I’m not falling for that one again.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: So

So your brother is not the Emperor?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: No

Not the one we’re fighting, anyway.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Look on the bright side

One dysfunctional brother out of all your potential family members is pretty good compared to the rest of us.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Wanna bet?

My other brother talks to beavers.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Wanna bet?

You’re really not helping your case.

…Wait, talks to what?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Me again

I’m a horrible person and my life sucks.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Good for you

And you’re telling me this because…?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Good for you

Because I keep endangering the people I care the most about, and I can’t let it happen again.

I’m sorry, Cloud. It’s over between us. I’d just hurt you too.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Bartz

I think Bartz might be kind of gay.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hey

What do you look so happy about?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Dude

Did that Shiva summon just hit on you?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: No

Shut up.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Pep talk

You’re really good at those pep talks, you know. You should be a motivational speaker; you’re just so good with your mouth.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Pep talk

Well, I am a goddess.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: Pep talk

Maybe once I find my crystal, you can give me another pep talk.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Cosmos

Re: How about…

Maybe you can cheer me up.

Chapter 197

Notes:

Consult Chapter 58 for reference.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kuja

Re: Revenge

Come to me, little monkey man. I’ll have my revenge on you yet!

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Revenge

Seriously, what did I ever do to you?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kuja

Re: Don’t play dumb

Ultimecia’s told me all about your little plan to get everyone thinking I’m a girl!

You have ruined my life—as well as the only chance I had at a true friendship—with your horrible lies!

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: But I didn’t

I mean, it’s not like I set out on a crusade to prove your manliness to everyone, but I never told anyone you were a girl.

Why do you always have to see the worst in people, Kuja? I’ve been telling everyone how you were better than that fat, ugly Queen Brahne, but you’re just determined to prove me wrong, aren’t you?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Kuja

Re: Oh

…This changes nothing. I will yet have my vengeance!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Goodbye

I really did think of you as my friend, until you turned out to be just like everybody else. I wish we could have stayed that way, before it all turned out to be a lie. But I don’t have time for you anymore.

I have a bigger role to play.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Where are you?

Are you really going to fight Zidane? He’ll kill you! I got no memory of what I said to make you so mad at me, but it’s not worth throwing your life away. Kuja, please don’t do this!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Terra

I’m watching you!

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Terra

BRING IT.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Whoa

Why are you two looking so grumpy?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Exhausted

You have no idea how tiresome it is to have to deal with these idiots. I’m coming over.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Bad time

It’s kind of a bad time right now. Jecht and I are baking cookies.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Again?!

You’re not even trying to hide it now!

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Baking cookies

What’s the problem? Jecht was feeling down about some harlot and I thought I might cheer him up a bit. And this way I’ll have a nice treat all warmed up for you when we’re done.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: DEATH

You have no idea who you are messing with, do you? I AM THE LORD OF HELL. I am someone to be feared! Does that not penetrate your thick skull to the miniscule brain underneath?

I WILL RIP OFF YOUR SKIN AND WEAR IT AS A SHIRT.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, Co-founder of Tyrant of Epic Proportions Oil Drilling Industries, President of Villainous Hair Care, Inc., Captain of the Dark Knight Speech and Debate Team

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: I win

I found my crystal first.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: You lose

No, I found my crystal first.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: You’re just jealous

I won, you lost, end of story.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Bartz

Smack Bartz for me, will ya? He seems to think he won our race!

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Bartz

Um. Where do you want me to smack him?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: I take it back

I don’t know what came over me before. But I found my crystal, I found my best friend, and I never want to lose the people I care about again!

We can pick up right where we left off.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: About that

I get the feeling you think we’re dating or something.

’Cause we’re not.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Oh no

I didn’t mean to pressure you or anything.

Anyway, Squall wants to hug, talk to you later. XOXO

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Calling it in

Got my crystal! Oh and so did Bartz.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal, Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Excellent

I’ll just have to reward both of you!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Screw you

You didn’t have to hit me. I didn’t do nothing with your girl!

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Screw you

And well for you you didn’t, or I would have killed you outright.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, Co-founder of Tyrant of Epic Proportions Oil Drilling Industries, President of Villainous Hair Care, Inc., Captain of the Dark Knight Speech and Debate Team, and all around good-looking guy

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Re: Screw you

You’re not gonna hit her too, are you?

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Nonsense

My beloved has her own punishment to serve. I’m just going to watch.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia, Ruler of Hell, Conqueror of Heaven, Destroyer of Worlds, Subjugator of Fynn, Three-time Winner of Altair Weekly’s Most Fashionable Man Award, Winner of the First Annual Golden Chocobo Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, Voted “Best Evil Laugh” by Pandaemonium Times Annual “Villains to Watch Out For” Charity Dinner, Co-founder of Tyrant of Epic Proportions Oil Drilling Industries, President of Villainous Hair Care, Inc., Captain of the Dark Knight Speech and Debate Team, and all around good-looking guy

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Re: Nonsense

I don’t wanna know.

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’ll see you later

I hope you find your father, Tidus. Make good use of that potion, okay?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: The potion

Not that I’m not grateful, but if you had this potion the entire time, why didn’t you use it when you stabbed me?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Just let it go already

Honestly, Tidus, how many times are you going to bring that up?

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal, Bartz Klauser, Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cosmos

Re: At last

I’m here! I’m hiding close by, whoever finds me gets a prize.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Zidane Tribal, Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: At last

Aren’t we a little too busy to be playing games?

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cosmos

cc: Zidane Tribal, Bartz Klauser

Re: Fine

You don’t have to join us, Mr. Stick-in-the-mud.

I’ve still got my two boys.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal, Squall Leonhart

Re: Sorry

I’ll have to stick with Squall on this one. I’m in love with someone else.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Question

What do you look so pleased about?

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Firion

Re: Help me

I’m experiencing a crisis of faith, and I need you.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Help me

Can it wait? I’ve got important goddess business with Zidane that I need to finish over here…

Oh, very well. I’ll be right there.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: How long?

This is a really uncomfortable position to be stuck in.

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos, Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: It’s over

I got my crystal. And I worked through some issues that ten years of therapy couldn’t find a way to cure. Granted, I don’t remember ever being in therapy, but I’m pretty sure I was rich enough to afford it, so I must have tried it, right?

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

cc: All Warriors of Chaos

Re: We are not amused

Why did you suddenly decide to segregate the bathrooms by gender?

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

cc: All Warriors of Chaos

Re: Re: We are not amused

I wanted you ladies to feel like you had a place where just you could go, without us men around to annoy you.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Chaos

cc: All Warriors of Chaos

Re: HE’S LYING

HE PUT A CAMERA IN THE GIRLS’ BATHROOM AND IS HOPING TO CATCH YOU ALL IN AN ORGY OR SOMETHING.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: NO FAIR

You cheated!

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: The bathrooms

But now we do not know where to go.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: The bathrooms

What, you’re actually a man or something? I may have indulged Kuja some, but it didn’t work for her, and it’s not gonna work for you!

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Neither

Technically we are genderless.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Neither

Whatever, toots. Just get in there and take off your clothes or your smokescreen or whatever it is that you’re wearing. I’ve got some very eager “clients” determined to see what’s what with you.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Very well

Your schemes do not concern us.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: WHY

My EYeS whydidnt yoU warn MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Firion

Re: Thank you

I feel much better now.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: Thank you

Fantastic. Don’t call on me again for a few hours at least.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: The pain

Come back it hurts soooooo

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: The pain

All right, all right! I’ll be there in a second.

MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: jdne;gole”sq

Mommy…

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey, Tidus

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Hello

I heard Firion was in the neighborhood and I wanted to surprise him. Where are you guys?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Hello

You should try and avoid Firion. He just ran off all suicidal. And I think he has some sort of skin disease.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Tidus

Re: Firion

He kind of went to go confront the Emperor (who is not his brother). I’m not sure when he’ll be back.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Firion

Oh no! What if he gets hurt? That Emperor is really scary!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Tidus

Re: Hmm

No worries. I was just about to look for him anyway. Cecil’s closer to you, so I’ll scout ahead, and you guys and Cecil can meet up with us afterward.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Okay!

I feel so much better knowing his friends are watching out for him.

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MEMO

TO: Onion Knight, Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Firion

Tidus is going to look for Firion. We’re going to wait here for Cecil and then go look for him too.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

cc: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Firion

Maybe we should split up? You and me can wait here for Cecil, and Cloud can go away. To help Tidus.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight, Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: No

I don’t think that’s a good idea.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Onion Knight

cc: Terra Branford

Re: Why not?

What if Firion’s in danger, and you could have saved him if only we’d split up? You don’t want Firion to get hurt, do you?

Do you, Cloud?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

cc: Onion Knight

Re: He’s right

He’s right. You should go find your friends, Cloud. I’ll stay here alone with the Onion Knight. We can meet up with you later.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Watch it

I’m on to you, punk.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Chaos

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Public Service Announcement

Until further notice the bathrooms will be CLOSED for an extensive cleaning.

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Insignificant worm

You have no authorization for such a closure and I will not allow it. You had no right putting cameras in there anyway. I am hardly to blame if you saw something you should not have seen.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Chaos

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Addendum

Anyone interested in seeing just what Mr. Emperor does in the girls’ bathroom when he thinks he’s alone, come see me.

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Thanks for the rescue

Your timing is incredible!

And where did you find my rose, Cloud?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Wild rose

It’s not important. Just hang on to it.

And don’t go giving it to any girls.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Wild rose

You still haven’t told me what your dream is.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Wild rose

Can you just ask Cloud? I’ve given like three speeches on it in the last hour and I really don’t feel like repeating myself.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Are you okay?

Tidus said you were going to fight the Emperor! Will you be all right?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Are you okay?

Yeah, I’ll be fine. I got my wild rose back.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Wild rose

Your rose gave me hope when I was really down. I hope you’ll let me see more of it.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Wild rose

Sure. My flower is a treasure, after all. It should be enjoyed by everyone.

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MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Garland

Re: I’m curious

What is your obsession with puppets? You’re always talking about them, yet I never see you with any marionettes.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: How thick can you get?

IT’S SYMBOLISM.

MEMO

TO: Sephiroth

FROM: Garland

Re: Tell me

Were you one of those melodramatic losers who spent all day reading the same trite poem and brooding on how “deep” and “complex” it was?

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: The Emperor

Re: This is your last chance

Bow before me, and I will let you live in the world I create. I will need adoring subjects, after all.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Firion

Re: Never

I will strike you down! For my dream! For my friends! For all the lives you’ve destroyed!

But most of all, for Leon!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: The Emperor

Re:

…Who?

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Tonight

Are we still on for tonight? I was wondering if we could take a break; I’m kind of tired after fighting that Firion fellow.

You know, he kind of looks like you. Are you two related?

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Hi there

You’re a beautiful woman, Terra. You’ve come a long way since we first started out. I really admire that about you.

You know, we never really ever got a chance to talk. I mean, we have a lot in common. We both turn pink when we get angry, for one.

I grew up with a theatre background, you know. Do you like watching plays?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Hi there

I haven’t really seen too many, I think.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Oh?

I’d be happy to give you a private performance.

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Did I mention

It’s funny, ’cause since I got my crystal back I’ve started to remember so much more about where I came from. But nothing has helped me as much as gazing at your lovely face has.

You know, you remind me of a princess I once met. She had a secret magical gift that no one else had, and was renowned across an entire continent for her extraordinary beauty. But I’m not sure she could compare to you.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Wow!

You must have met so many interesting people. I don’t really know anybody at all.

Though now that I think about it, I did meet a king once, and he was a lot like you, except he didn’t have a tail.

And he had a twin brother who was really dreamy.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Oh

Well, I certainly don’t have a brother renowned for his looks.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: I’m starting to remember now…

I also knew a lady general who worked for the bad guys, but she defected to our side and fell in love with my friend. They made such a cute couple!

Oh, and I also knew a little girl who was very cheerful despite her sad lot in life. She’d lost her parents at a young age, and then she turned out to have a secret magical heritage that we thought had died out!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re:

Wait a second…

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Oh and also

And there was also the mercenary who tagged along with us. He was kind of gruff and didn’t really understand our friendship, but he turned out to be all right in the end. I wonder what happened to him?

And then there was the scary monster who followed us around. He helped out in fights but I was afraid he was going to just start eating people!

This is amazing! I can remember so much when I’m talking to you!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Yes

It’s uncanny, really.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: There’s more

Oh, and I have to tell you about Cid!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Yeah

I have to go.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Firion

Re: It’s over

I’ve defeated the Emperor and retrieved my crystal.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Congrats

I knew you could do it!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Ugh

Fine, I’m on my way. Let’s get this over with.

Tell Tidus he’s next.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thank goodness!

I’m so glad you made it! Hurry back, I can’t wait to see you again!

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hey, Squall

I’m all for hugs, but don’t you think you should try to include Zidane in them, too? It’s not really a group hug if there’s only two people.

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MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Be prepared

I am coming for you. The crystal will be mine.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Garland

Re: Don’t make me laugh

Cosmos doesn’t care about you, petty Warrior.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: You know

I grow weary of your incessant lack of name-calling.

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MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart, Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Tidus

Re: Hey there

I heard you guys were in the neighborhood. Wanna come join up with the rest of us?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: Bartz Klauser, Squall Leonhart

Re: Sure!

We’ll be right over.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Psst

Is Cloud with you?

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Terra

It’s freaky. It was like she knew everything about me.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Terra

Maybe she was just teasing you.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: Terra

I didn’t realize how much I’d forgotten though. I knew some of it, but the last few years were just sort of blurry, you know? In bits and pieces. I mean, I have a princess. She’s the most amazing thing to happen in my life, and somehow I forgot her.

But since I got the crystal, it’s all started coming back. And now I just feel guilty.

Is that how it is with you? Your dream of a world filled with flowers… Was that all you could remember of your own world? Was there anything else you remembered after you got your crystal?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Firion

Re: Maybe

I think I always remembered my family, and our fight against the empire. But now that I think about it, I kind of forget how it all turned out. I’m not even sure that we won.

And… There was a princess. She was sad about something, but… I can’t remember what. It’s probably not important though.

Maybe you should talk to Cloud about this? He’s pretty savvy when it comes to amnesia.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: It is finished

I have received my crystal. Our mission is complete. I will meet with you all atop the old Chaos shrine.

MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: At last

The crystal is mine. I have long awaited the day when I may join with you, my goddess. I hurry now to your side, eager to claim the reward you have promised me.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Re: At last

Um, yeah, about that…

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FINAL MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Farewell

This is my final message to you. You have all fought bravely, but our time together is at an end. Thank you, my warriors, for all that you have done for me, and never give up.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Cosmos

Re: The end

You may have won the battle, but you have lost the war.

That’s what you get for cheating on me.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: Re: The end

YOU BROUGHT THIS ON YOURSELF, YOU KNOW. I ONLY KILLED YOU BECAUSE I LOVED YOU SO MUCH. MAYBE NOW YOU’LL SEE HOW MUCH I TRULY CARE.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: BABY?

ARE YOU STILL THERE?

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Jecht

Re: Hey

Can we talk? I’ve been having second thoughts about this whole “being evil” thing.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Are we there yet?

So what now? Can we kill ‘em all yet?

MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Wait

Not yet.

But. The Plan requires you to confront them. Alone.

Yes, you go and confront them alone.

Signed, Mateus, Emperor of Palamecia

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Frightening

Are you all right? I was so worried when everyone started disappearing like that!

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: It’s okay

If you get scared, Terra, you can hold my hand.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Don’t worry

I’m right here if you need me, Terra.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thanks

You two are so sweet!

Do you think Firion’s okay?

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MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Are you there?

I know this is but a test of our devotion. I will find you, my goddess, and we will be united in joyous harmony!

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: The Void

Your Void intrigues me. Do you have any literature I could look at?

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MEMO

TO: Kefka Palazzo

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Notice of Termination of Employment

Dear sir or madam,

I regret to inform you that your services will no longer be required. I thank you for all your hard work and dedication, and wish you luck in all your future endeavors.

Sincerely, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Re: Notice of Termination of Employment

Do I at least get a letter of recommendation?

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MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Kefka’s demise

Well, the clown will be out of our way soon enough.

That’s what he gets for telling people I sneak into the girls’ bathroom to bleach my hair.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Kefka’s demise

That seems a bit harsh, don’t you think?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Re: Kefka’s demise

Please. He’s getting off easy.

Anyway, I’ll talk to you later. I have a meeting with Jecht.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Oh dear

You’re not going to try to put him in his place too, are you?

Because I’d like to watch that.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Tension

It is getting way too tense around here. How are we supposed to keep an upbeat attitude when everything’s just so depressing?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Hey Bartz

What did the curious chocobo say to his teacher?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Hey Bartz

I dunno. What?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Re: Hey Bartz

“Can I ask a kwehstion?”

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MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: The Void

Has the pamphlet we provided piqued your interest in the Void any further?

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: The Void

It all sounds very interesting, but I’m not sure the Void is for me.

I think I’ll stick with my original goal, and gain immortality by stopping time.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Ah yes

We once knew a man with a similar plan.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Oh?

How did that work out for him?

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FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Kefka Palazzo

Re: Finally dying

Why try so hard to keep living? In the end, nothing truly matters…

It was getting boring anyway.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: What is so funny?

Why are you two laughing so hard? This is serious! Let the jokes die with the clown.

Don’t make me separate you two.

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MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Sorry

I just wanted to say I’m sorry. For whatever I did to hurt you. For everything, really. I wish it didn’t have to end like this, but I’m glad I met you. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Re: Sorry

“Sorry”? You used me, Jecht. “Sorry” isn’t going to cut it.

And why now? Did the Emperor finally decide to get you back for fooling around with Ultimecia? Are you trying to ease your conscience before your inevitable demise?

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: Just wanted to say

It’s not the Emperor. I just finally realized what I’m supposed to do. And I wanted to set things right between us before I go.

I never meant to hurt you.

MEMO

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: Too late

Well, you did. And saying “sorry” won’t change that. There is nothing you could possibly say to make me forgive you.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Jecht

Re: For what it’s worth

It’s okay. I just wanted to say it. And since I’ll probably never get another chance…

I love you.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: My turn

What do you get when you cross a chocobo and a frog?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: My turn.

Oh, I know this one. A croakobo.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Re: My turn

You’re supposed to let me give the answer!

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Bartz Klauser

Re: Enough already

What are you and Bartz laughing about? We’re not exactly on vacation here.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: Enough already

We’re telling jokes! Tell us one of yours!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: A joke?

Oh. Um. Okay.

Why did the GF cross the road?

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Dunno

Why?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser, Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Re: Dunno

I don’t know, I can’t remember.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: Bartz Klauser

Re: So

Well, if you can’t remember, why did you tell it?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Squall Leonhart

cc: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: So

No, that’s the punchline.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: Zidane Tribal

Re: Lame punchline

I don’t get it.

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FINAL MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Jecht

Re: My dying words

Make it right. And don’t do anything I would do.

MEMO

TO: Cloud of Darkness

FROM: Exdeath

Re: It is time

Now is the time to confront the warriors of Cosmos. Will you stand with me and welcome them into the Void?

MEMO

TO: Exdeath

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: Re: It is time

We would gladly join you in this final stage of our plan, but unfortunately we have more pressing matters to attend to. One of our snakes has taken ill, you see.

But please send our warmest regards to the Onion Knight, and remind him that we find nothing pleasing in his shape, and would never wish to hug him and squeeze him and bestow cute pet names upon him.

Hmm, that’s odd; now the other snake has fallen ill.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: This has to stop

Now is not the time for jokes! This is a serious situation that we are in. People are dying!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I’ve got one

What did the tonberry say to his ex-wife?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: I’ve got one

I’m really not in the mood right now. I kind of just killed my dad, if you hadn’t noticed.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Trust me, it’ll make you feel better

What did the tonberry say to his ex-wife?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Fine

What?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Fine

“DOINK.”

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re:

Thanks. That really cheered me up. I’ll be sure to tell it at my father’s eulogy.

…Although come to think of it, he would have liked that one.

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MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Exdeath

Re: I have embraced the stillness of death

MUAHAHAHAHAHA.

FINAL MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Exdeath

Re: A parting gift before I go

You are most pleasantly adorable.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: I’m in the mood

I need to see you.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: I’m in the mood

Can it wait? I have some gloating time scheduled with the Cosmos warriors.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

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MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Hope

We know what you did for us, goddess. How you sacrificed your light to guide us to our victory. This was your plan all along, wasn’t it? I know not if you can hear me, but know this: we will not fail you.

I have not yet lost hope that I may see you again, my goddess. I am ever your faithful servant.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: What the hell?

You can’t just say something like that and then disappear on me! How dare you?! What gives you the right to leave me? When did I ever say I could get by without you?

ANSWER ME!!!

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MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Best one yet

Did you hear the one about the Black Mage who cast Mini on his penis?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: Best one yet

No…

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Drumroll please

He turned into a White Mage.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Dude, not cool

I’ve been a White Mage.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Re: Dude, not cool

I’ve got a spare mallet lying around, if you need some help with that.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Firion

Re: White Mages

Hey! Give me back my hammer!

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Kuja

Re: Let us end this farce

There’s no point in trying to survive in a world like this. Come to me, my friends! You need not fear the loneliness of death.

In the end, we’re all alone.

MEMO

TO: Kuja

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Hey Kuja

Do you need a hug?

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Urgent

I can’t wait any longer. Take me now.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Re: Urgent

Honestly, woman, can I not have five minutes to myself to bask in the gloriousness of my plan? It will soon come to fruition, and I don’t really have time for your hysterics. In any case, I have an appointment with Golbez scheduled, so it will have to wait until after that.

You’re not usually this fired up. Have you been spying on Squall all day?

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Creeped out

You ever get the feeling like someone’s been watching you?

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FINAL MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Jecht

FROM: Kuja

Re: A stunning encore

I wish I could have lived, really lived. The way you did. That’s the one thing I think you always tried to give me.

Dying only means I have nothing else to lose.

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Be prepared

Let us all be prepared. Our enemies will show us no quarter.

Which means no more jokes!

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Lemme try

My best friend back home loved this one:

What’s the difference between a SOLDIER and an ordinary person?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Cecil Harvey

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Hmm

I don’t know. What?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Cloud Strife

cc: All Warriors of Cosmos

Re: Re: Hmm

It only takes one bullet to kill a person.

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MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Golbez

I wish to report a spy among our ranks. I have definitive proof that Golbez has been working to undermine our cause for quite some time. See that he is dealt with, to the harshest extent possible.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Ruler of All

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: My lord…

I grow concerned, my lord. You have not been yourself lately. And you’ve done nothing to maintain order in the ranks.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: Re: My lord…

HONESTLY, MY HEART JUST ISN’T IN IT ANYMORE. COSMOS IS GONE. WHAT’S THE POINT OF IT ALL? MAYBE KUJA HAD THE RIGHT IDEA.

I NEED ICE CREAM.

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MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: To the Void

My defeat means nothing. We will meet again in the endless Void. It is inevitable.

FINAL MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud of Darkness

Re: P.S.

(We think you’re really cute!) XOXO

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Are you okay?

You look a little green.

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MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Golbez

Re: Your point?

Was there a reason you dragged me out here? I do not want to know about your and Chaos’s love life.

There are some things man was not meant to know.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: Your point?

When I said, “He and I are one,” I meant that literally.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Golbez

Re: Too Much Information

That is really more information than I require. I feel unclean knowing that. So unclean that there can be only one path left to me now.

Well played, sir. Well played.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: So

Do you have a girlfriend, back home?

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: So

Ha, the only girls interested in me are the monsters.

Don’t tell Tidus I said that, by the way.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: Re: So

Well, I’m not a monster, and I think you’re very interesting.

I don’t have a boyfriend, in case you were wondering.

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey, Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: I just realized

Guys, I think Terra’s been flirting with me!

What do I do?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Terra and Firion

Don’t worry, I’ll handle this.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: You and Terra

Way to go, Firion!

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: You and Terra

Thanks! I didn’t know I had it in me. I just wish I knew what to say to her now.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Firion

He’s gay. Stop wasting everyone’s time.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife, Onion Knight

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: What is wrong with you?

What did you two idiots do to make Terra run off crying like that? Now it’s up to me to comfort her.

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MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Golbez

Re: Forget me, brother

I leave because I am unworthy to fight by your side. Your friends are lucky to have you; trouble yourself no more with thoughts of me.

MEMO

TO: Golbez

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Brother

I cannot forget you. There is good inside you. And perhaps someday you will see yourself the way I see you, as the best of them.

May we meet again, brother.

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MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Hey Squall

What Cloud said a minute ago… I believe it. I want to believe it’s true.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: You know what

I’ve been a believer for a while now.

I remembered this promise I made… There’s someone waiting for me.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Re: You know what

…Wanna tell me more?

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: No

…No. This’s a secret between you and me. Got that?

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: But

If you were curious, I remembered that I have a girlfriend.

So I’m completely heterosexual.

Not that there was any doubt. But if there was, you can go ahead and tell everyone.

Just don’t tell Bartz. Or anyone he might talk to.

So, don’t tell anyone at all.

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MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: That’s it

We are through. For good this time.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: That’s it

Who did I allegedly do now?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Oh ho

During our latest tryst, I saw a very interesting tattoo on your, um. Your…

I saw a tattoo.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Tattoo?

I have quite a lot of those, if you hadn’t noticed.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: That is not the point

The point is what the tattoo said.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Go on

And that was…?

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re:

“Lone Wolf was here.”

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

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MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Lone Wolf

That was years ago!

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Really

THE TATTOO IS BRAND NEW!

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Re: Really

Because I only recently got around to adding it. You’re such an animal, my love, I was just so moved by your sheer wolf-like endurance, and your howls of delight, and the way you stalk your prey alone, eschewing the safety of the pack and preferring the thrill of the hunt. I had to get the tattoo; it was the only way to always be reminded of you, even when we are apart.

MEMO

TO: Ultimecia

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Hnnnng

Well, I suppose I am rather beastly…

Fine. You’re off the hook. For now.

Signed, Mateus, Supreme God of Everything

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MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Don’t do it

I’m telling you, it’s a bad idea. Nothing good will come of it.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: I’ve got to

This might be my last chance. I’ve made up my mind; I’m doing it. I just gotta wait for the right moment, and then BAM. Cloud won’t know what hit her.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Re: I’ve got to

Well, I can guarantee you someone’s going to get hit.

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MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: The so-called Emperor

The Emperor seems to think he’s the one in charge around here. I, on the other hand, find his attitude to be bad for morale. Since we lack any sort of human resources department, it falls to you to deal with him.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: The Emperor

I think perhaps you should speak with the Emperor. He seeks to overthrow our plan and claim the spoils for himself. And that can’t be good for morale.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: Re: The Emperor

LET HIM. IT DOESN’T MATTER TO ME ANYMORE. WHAT’S THE POINT, IF COSMOS ISN’T HERE TO SHARE IT?

IF IT BOTHERS YOU SO MUCH, YOU TAKE CARE OF IT. OR JUST LET THOSE IDIOTS COSMOS HIRED DO IT, THEY’RE GOOD AT DESTROYING EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER LOVED OR WANTED OUT OF LIFE.

MEMO

TO: The Emperor

FROM: Garland

Re: Congratulations!

It has come to my attention that you have put the most effort into achieving our team goal of conquering the universe. Well done! Our lord and master Chaos has nominated you as MVP, and has given you the great honor of dispatching of the last remnants of Cosmos’s army single-handedly. Please fight them at your earliest convenience.

Congratulations, Garland, Knight of Cornelia

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MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Are you okay?

You’ve been acting kind of sad lately, Warrior of Light.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Re: Are you okay?

I am fine, thank you.

But I had a name once. I would have gladly shared it, if anyone had thought to ask. Except I seem to have forgotten it. And no one has asked. Or been any help whatsoever in devising a new one.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: I understand completely

I don’t like using my name either! Having a title is just so much cooler, don’t you think?

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FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: The Emperor

Re: Ungaahhhh!

This is not the last you’ll hear from me!

Signed, Mateus, Supreme Being

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Alone at last

Cosmos is gone, and Chaos will soon follow. And then the only two left will be you and I, eternal and forever. Not even death will part us, Squall.

MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Squall Leonhart

bcc: Ultimecia

Re: Announcement

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND, and am not even remotely interested in anyone else. In fact, the thought of being with any person who is not MY GIRLFRIEND makes me physically ill.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Denial

You’re laying it on a little thick there, Squall.

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: All you’ve left behind

I am falling victim to despair, my goddess. It grows harder and harder to continue on. But my devotion to you sustains me. I think only of what you would have wished for us, what might have been if only this world could have contained your light.

I know now that you are gone. I vow to honor and protect what you have left behind, to create the world you dreamed of. It is the last hope I have.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: How about…

Did you hear the one about the cactuar who wanted to be a chocobo racer?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: How about…

Yes, I’ve heard it. And you’d better not sing it. If you start singing, the Warrior of Light may stab someone.

Actually, maybe you’d better sing it after all. Might cheer him up a bit.

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FINAL MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Ultimecia

Re: Not yet

I can never let go. I will hold on with all I have.

Even if that means unraveling time itself.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: GARLAND!

I HAD A BAD DREAM. COULD YOU COME OVER?

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

cc: Tidus

Re: Barbariccia

Was that Summonstone flirting with you?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Firion

cc: Tidus

Re: Re: Barbariccia

Not every lady monster wants to flirt with me, Cecil.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

cc: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: Re: Barbariccia

Only most of them.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

cc: Cecil Harvey

Re: Just lay off

Can you just drop it, please?

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

cc: Cecil Harvey

Re: No

We all saw it, Firion. Everyone did.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

cc: Cecil Harvey

Re: Everyone?

Everyone saw? Even Terra?

Do you think maybe that’s why she’s been so upset with me lately? Every time I try to talk to her she runs away. Maybe it’s because she thinks I really am a monster magnet, and that I’ve been deliberately flirting with all those monster girls!

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Cecil Harvey

cc: Tidus

Re: Terra

Well, I do think she’s jealous, but probably not in the way you think.

Chapter Text

FINAL MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Sephiroth

Re: I will never be a memory

And you’re still a puppet.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: WHOA

YOU JUST BLEW MY MIND. THIS WHOLE BACKSTORY OF YOURS IS A LOT TO TAKE IN.

THE TIME TRAVEL PLOT JUST CAME OUT OF NOWHERE!

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MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Congrats

Just wanted to say it again, nice job on defeating Sephiroth!

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Uhhh

Not that I’m not grateful, but was the kiss really necessary?

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Sure

It was just an expression of my feelings. It’s normal where I come from.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re:

Yeah, in my world we don’t usually go kissing other guys just to congratulate them.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Back up a second

Are you saying that you are actually really truly, in no way joking, a guy?

Chapter Text

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: The truth

I know it is too late to say it, but still, I must put these words somewhere:

I love you, Cosmos.

I have longed for you, and I would have done anything to be with you. I still would, even now, when I know that you and I will never be together no matter how hard I fight. But you should know that I would trade it all for one more day with you, for a chance to see your face and hear you say the words I have been waiting for all my life: “I love you.”

And I think…

But writing it down has made me realize something. You see, I have forgotten my own name, it has been so long since anyone has spoken it. Once, I dreamed of hearing it pass your lips, but now… I gave everything to you, Cosmos, even my name, and though I do not regret it, it still hurts, because now I see that even with all you’ve left behind, with all you’ve tried to do for us, you never had anything, not one single thing, that you gave to me. I traded away every part of myself and received nothing in return.

So I thank you, Cosmos, for showing me the bitter truth of this world. I will not be fool for love again.

Goodbye.

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal, Squall Leonhart

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: So embarrassed

You were right, guys. I should have listened to you, and I shouldn’t have kissed him.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: Cheer up

At least he thought you were joking.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Haha

Yeah, I guess that’s true. And now I’ll have a funny story to tell my friends when I get back!

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MEMO

TO: Firion, Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Warrior of Light

I’m thinking about staging an intervention, guys. The Warrior of Light has been looking pretty down lately, and I’m afraid he’s gonna try something if we don’t stop him.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: I’ll help

I don’t think I want to miss this.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: I’ll help

Thanks. I’ll go see if anyone else wants to help. Can’t have our Warrior of Light moping around all the time, right?

…You think maybe we should come up with a name for him?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: So

I heard Bartz kissed you.

MEMO

TO: Squall Leonhart

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: So?

Yeah, it’s no big deal. I guess he thought he was being funny or something.

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: Whatever

Not that I care, because I have a girlfriend, but…

What was it like?

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: DON’T GO

YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE LEFT. I DON’T WANT TO BE ALONE ANYMORE.

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: Re: DON’T GO

I will be fine, my lord. And so will you. Remember, this is all part of the plan.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: BUT

BUT IF THEY KILL YOU, WON’T THAT CAUSE A PARADOX OR SOMETHING? SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

MAYBE YOU COULD EXPLAIN IT AGAIN. I’M REALLY NOT UNDERSTANDING THIS MASTER PLAN OF YOURS. OURS. MINE. YOU SEE?

MEMO

TO: Chaos

FROM: Garland

Re: Don’t worry

Believe in yourself.

MEMO

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: Re: Don’t worry

OH, REAL CLEVER.

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MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Thank you

I truly appreciate what you said to me back there. I have been having a difficult time, and your intervention was indeed a great help.

MEMO

TO: Warrior of Light

FROM: Tidus

Re: No worries

And if you need any advice on the naming situation, I always thought “Tidus” had a nice ring to it…

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: That reminds me

I’ve been meaning to tell you. You’re pronouncing it wrong.

Chapter Text

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Garland

Re: My death is part of the plan

Suckers.

MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Garland

FROM: Chaos

Re: TRAITOR

YOU LIED TO ME. WHAT, I’M SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE WORLD SO YOU CAN FLY OFF AND START YOUR OWN? WELL, WE’LL SEE ABOUT THAT! I WILL DESTROY THE WORLD SO HARD YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BREAK FREE!

NO ONE WILL LEAVE ME! WE’LL BE TOGETHER IN ENDLESS CHAOS FOREVER!

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Sorry

I’m sorry about the way I acted before. I guess I just had some unrealistic expectations about you, but I’ve come to realize they were wrong; I’m not a monster.

I’m really sorry, Firion.

MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Sorry

I’d still like to try. I don’t want to be this way forever.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: You don’t have to be ashamed

It’s not your fault, Firion. You were just born that way.

I hope we can still be friends.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cloud Strife

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: Truce

We can’t protect her if we’re always fighting with each other.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Re: Truce

Fine. We’ll let her decide.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight, Cloud Strife

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thank you

I just wanted to thank you both for all you’ve done for me. I couldn’t have done this without you!

And an especial thanks to you, my Onion Knight. You were there with me from the beginning. I can’t thank you enough. And lately I’ve come to realize just how important you are to me.

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: Forget it

Deal’s off. Stay away from her!

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MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Tidus

Re: No really, I don’t get it

So you just sit on a chocobo and let it dig around?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: What’s so hard to understand?

Well, yeah, but there’s a time limit.

And it’s not any crazier than your thing. How do you hold your breath that long? Are you part fish? Do you have gills or something?

Can I see them?

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Tidus

Re: It’s not that hard

I don’t have gills, it’s just training! And you’re one to talk. What’s with the tail, anyway?

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: It’s just a tail, okay?

I’m actually a created being who was ripped away from my homeworld by a villain intent on destroying it.

MEMO

TO: Zidane Tribal

FROM: Tidus

Re: Yeah, and?

Well, so am I, but I don’t have a tail.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: You okay?

You haven’t really said much of anything since that whole Golbez incident.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Re: You okay?

I’m fine, I can handle myself, and I don’t need your pity. Maybe you should spend more time goofing off and making out with your teammates, and less time worrying about me.

Chapter Text

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: It’s just

Why is everyone so stupid ?

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Re: It’s just

I dunno.

Do you wanna see my talking rock?

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Why not?

I suppose it couldn’t be any dumber than the talking people.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: I’m not so sure about that

Have you held it? It’s pretty dense.

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: I’m shocked

That was almost clever, actually.

MEMO

TO: Cecil Harvey

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Hey

I act like an idiot. That doesn’t mean I am one.

(Don’t tell anyone, okay?)

MEMO

TO: Bartz Klauser

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Ha ha ha

I don’t think they’d believe me if I did.

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MEMO

TO: Terra Branford

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: The truth

Terra, there’s something I’ve been meaning to say to you for a long time now. But it needs to be said in person. Alone, without anyone else around, because it’s important that you’re the only one to hear it. Can you get away from Cloud for a bit and come see me?

MEMO

TO: Onion Knight

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Re: The truth

Of course. I’ll be right there.

There’s actually something I kind of wanted to say to you too.

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MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Dreams

Cloud told me, you know. About your dream. It’s really nice.

MEMO

TO: Tidus

FROM: Firion

Re: Re: Dreams

It feels kind of silly to say it now, after all that we’ve been through.

MEMO

TO: Firion

FROM: Tidus

Re: Re: Re: Dreams

It’s not. Dreams can become real, remember? So don’t give up on me. On it. Don’t give up on your dreams.

We’ll find them together, okay?

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MEMO

TO: All Warriors of Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re: Enough

…There is nothing more to say.

MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Chaos

Re: ENOUGH

LET US END THIS.

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FINAL MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Chaos

Re: I AM COMING TO JOIN YOU, MY LOVE

COSMOS… NOW I KNOW WHAT YOU LEFT BEHIND.

IT WAS MY HEART.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Tidus

Re: Goodbye

I don’t know if this message will reach you guys, but… Thanks.

And Firion? It is too a real sport. And I’m awesome at it.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Zidane Tribal

Re: So long

If anyone gets this, don’t forget me! Bartz, that goes double for you!

And seriously, guys, it’s just a tail! Why does everyone keep pointing it out?

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Squall Leonhart

Re: One last thing

You guys weren’t half bad.

I’m still not gay though.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Cloud Strife

Re: I mean this in a good way

I hope I never have to see any of you ever again.

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FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Terra Branford

Re: Thank you

I’ll never forget you all!

And to my Onion Knight: You were the best friend I could have asked for. I hope… I hope I can find you again someday, so we can continue where we left off.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Bartz Klauser

Re: Gotta go

And guys? Don’t forget to have fun.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Cecil Harvey

Re: Farewell

I will always treasure the memories of our truest friendship.

And Brother, if this reaches you… I’ll be waiting. As long as you need me to.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Onion Knight

Re: For Terra

I couldn’t have done it without you. And because I can never say it enough:

I love you. I always have, and I always will. So this isn’t goodbye. Because I’ll find you again. I promise.

FINAL MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Firion

Re: I don’t want to go

We still have so much more to do.

My dream became real, in the end. So Tidus, whatever it was that you kept hinting at, shut up. At least my dreams and my sports aren’t make-believe.

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MEMO

TO: All

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re:

Can anyone hear me?

FINAL MEMO

xxx MESSAGE FAILED TO SEND xxx

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Warrior of Light

Re:

Everyone is gone. I’m the only one left. I don’t know if they made it back to their worlds. I don’t even know what to do anymore. It’s going to be hard, without them.

I’ll keep looking. I’ll find my name.

Maybe I’ll even find you.

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Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

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MEMO

TO: Cosmos

FROM: Cid of the Lufaine

Re: Well

So now what? You’ve won your great battle, Chaos is dead, your convenient little harem has gone home, and the only ones left are you and I. So tell me: was it worth it, in the end? All the destruction, the amnesia, the betrayal and loss? Did ridding the world of Chaos satisfy you? And what will you do, now that the final fantasy is at an end?

MEMO

TO: Cid of the Lufaine

FROM: Cosmos

Re: Hey Cid

…You wanna have some fun?

Notes:

Acknowledgements

Massive amounts of credit go to Dr. Dredd for writing the Stargate Atlantis fanfic "Memoranda From the Edge," without which I would never have been inspired to write this story.

Thanks go to my friends (and my sister too), who patiently tolerated me while I was writing, and suffered through many, many bad jokes in my attempts to polish this to perfection. An especial thanks goes to Johwee, who took time out of her busy schedule carving Pokémon into watermelons in order to serve as a last-minute pacing advisor and suggest it just might be a little bit funnier if the Emperor had some sort of ever-lengthening signature.

Thank you for reading!