Authors note: Once again I am sad to say that I do not own the FFVII characters or the FFVII AC characters.

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Healin Lodge

A month after AC incident.

Reno lounged causally on one of the new tan leather seats within Rufus's main office. He stretched, as a cat luxuriating in the sun would, before folding his arms behind his head and allowing his feet to land with a small 'thump' on the new oak table. Grinning at the slight frown that creased Rudes face at his lack of manners Reno tilted his head up innocently towards Rude's imposing figure, blowing a stray blood red fringe out of his sight as he did so.

"So...partner. Why are we wanted here again?" Reno drawled slouching further into the comfy seat.

"We are here to discuss the possibility that the other members of Kadaj's gang may still be alive."

The professional tone cut through the room gaining an amused smirk from a certain fiery haired Turk as he observed Tesng stepping smartly into the room with Elena right behind him as always. Never apart them two...

"Oh so them kids still kicking around are they?" Smirked Reno pulling an official Turk lighter Yes they do exist, out of his jacket, watching the flame flicker to life only to die just as quickly.

"Hm, they are about you're age Reno." Rufus's cultured voice floated down to them as he walked smoothly into the office, his black shoes making a refined 'tap' on the wooden floors. God even his shoes are polite mused Reno as he smirked at the President.

"Ah but Sir, age doesn't matter. It is all about how you act that counts"

Reno drawled flicking open the top of the lighter in one fluid flick of his finger. Rufus raised one perfect eyebrow in amusement at Reno's reply.

"If that is so Reno, then my ten year old niece is older than you".

Badly hidden chuckles caused Reno to playfully glare at Rude and Elena while Tesng stood there, as ever looking professional.

"Now," Rufus said going to sit behind his large oak desk, his hands joining together to make a fist which then rested lightly on his chin.

"Down to business"

Pulling some files out of a drawer Rufus laid them across his desk so that each one was visible. Getting up out of his seat Reno sauntered over with the other to the desk. Most of the papers were covered in Rufus's and Tesng's professional writing. Them two always professional, do they ever stop? Quickly looking over it he noted the mention of the Midgar ruins and the possible find of one of the clones. He also noted with some surprise the mentioning of a club.

"I'm sorry Sir'

Elena's sweet voice distracted everyone from their musing as she gazed, her large eye's glazed with confusion, at Rufus.

"But what has a club got to do with one of the clones?"

Rufus smiled at her, as if pleased that she had asked the question, before nodding at Teung to answer her. Tesng bowed slightly before walking round the desk to stand next to Rufus, giving himself a good view of the other three Turks.

"We believe that some civilians may have been scavenging around the old Midgar ruins, near to where the two clones fell. We have a witness saying that he saw these men dragging out what looked like a bungle of ripped black leather down into Edge."

"He said he saw them dragging it off down in the direction of downtown Edge."

This information was very...sketchy. Sure the clones had all worn leather but there was still the possibility that it had just been that, leather.

"How are you sure it was one of them" He mused aloud, drawing everyone's attention to him.

"For all we know these guys could just be guys into leather." He drawled he smirk widening, leaving no ideas as to what he was hinting at. Scowling at the sudden pain in his side Reno turned to glare at Rude who was retracting his arm from having just jabbed Reno in the side. Tesng glared heatedly at Reno before returning to business. Reno smirked triumphantly at Elena's blush as she tried to hide her face behind her hair and at Rufus's small smirk cleverly hidden behind his hand, when the name of the club was mentioned. Swivelling his head around to face Tesng he let a childish smile lounge across his face before he once again interrupted his superior.

"Hay. I know that place. In fact, I go there often"

Tesng and Rufus glanced up at him, there expressions serious.

"Really?" Queered Rufus, his pale eyebrows once again rising to hide behind his fringe.

"From what we have learned...it is a pretty expensive place to get into."

The Viper Room, the name of the club, was an expensive, luxurious club, decked out with the leather seats, table to table drink service and...entertainment that comes with the cost of getting in. Shrugging his shoulders at their inquisitive looks Reno let his easy grin slip over his face.

"Yeah it is but luckily I got a friend who owes me one and anyway, the drinks are good! We go there all the time"

"We?"

"Yeah, Rude and me"

Reno motioned a lazy hand towards his partner at Rufus's question. Silent contemplation enfolded the room as Rufus and Tesng digested this new insight leaving the other three to stand impatiently waiting for them to say something.

"Well that's decided then"

Stated Rufus leaning easily back in his large chair with Tesng nodding once in silent approval. What!? Can these two communicate through there minds or somfin?

"What?"

Queered Reno wearily eyeing his superiors.

"You and Rude will go into the Viper Room to try and find the clone".

Came the monotone reply from Tesng as he looked calmly at Reno.

"What the hell?! What do you expect us to do! Strut in there and go 'Hey mate. Do you have a psycho clone in your basement?'"

Reno finished acting out his little performance of inside the club to turn around looking sarcastically at Tesng who levelled a glare at him.

"This is serious Reno. We have to follow any leads we have on them. We do not want another Reunion incident."

Pouting slightly Reno absorbed this new information before a bright cheery grin erupted onto his face"

"Well at least we can get drunk! When do we start?"

Tesng shook his head slightly at Reno's change in mood before formulating a plan.

"You and Rude will enter the club tomorrow night and ten pm. You will be kited out with ear and mouth pieces as well a hidden spy camera for us to see. Elena and I will be waiting outside the club monitoring your actions and will come in at the first sight of the clone or any trouble. Is that alright Sir?"

He asked inclining his head slightly towards Rufus who was nodding his agreement. Reno slipped a side ways look towards Elena who had a faint glow on her cheeks. Looking forward to being with Teung I presume.

"Nine pm sharp come here and you will receive your equipment"

Finished Tesng looking at each of them in turn, glaring at Reno while looking slightly confused at Elena who quickly tried to hide her blush. Nodding slightly Rufus excused all of them saying that he will get someone to photocopy all the files they had to give to them as soon as possible. Giving a lazy salute Reno turned and sauntered out of the door Rude close behind him.

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