YES! At long last, an update! Aren't you happy? I know I am! I've been super busy lately, so that's why there haven't been any updates. I do have a life, contrary to popular belief. Dealing with promotions at work is such a bore. Meh.

I don't own FF VII or any of her characters. I just use them.

"Are you going to tell us why we're working on our vacation, Reno?"

Tseng sounded annoyed, which meant that he was very angry. Whatever expression he had on his face was a mere shadow of what he actually felt. His voice was the same way. Reno, never one to let an opportunity to further annoy his co-workers go to waste, set about irritating Tseng almost to the point of hanging up the phone.

"Depends on what you have to tell me."

"Damn it, Reno! I'm serious."

"So am I." Reno chuckled silently as Tseng growled into the phone. He heard Elena in the background, grumbling. "What happened in the wild blue yonder?"

"The investigation was botched. Handled perfectly by the first crew. Led by a man on chocobo, Tiam I think. The second crew was when things got messed up. Ruined evidence and reports. One guy messed things up, and no one knows who it is. In and out like smoke. Found the tracks he made but he was long gone on a chocobo he had waiting. The chocobo had been there for a while, too. Guy left weird tracks, though. Right foot heavier than the left. Your turn. Why are we working on our vacation?"

"Some asshole's trying to hurt my kid."

"Well, that explains a whole lot, Reno, seeing as you don't HAVE a kid."

"Sure I do. His name's Renji. Looks just like me. Damn cute kid."

"If you don't tell me the real reason right now, I'm hanging up."

"Go ask Rufus about him." Tseng put his hand over the receiver while he was talking to someone. It took a few minutes before Tseng came back.

"You have a KID! Is THAT the reason you avoid this place?"

"No. Is that a good enough reason for working on your vacation, Tseng?"

"Yes, but...damn, you could have said something."

"That's beside the point. What else did your super keen eyes find?"

"The weapon used to shoot at you. Elena got a few prints off it, and the box of ammo. A pop tart wrapper, too. Blue-raspberry flavored, the iced kind, a bottle of water and a piece of floss."

"Floss?"

"Green, mint flavored dental floss."

"The fucker's sitting in the middle of nowhere, eating pop tarts and FLOSSING?"

"Apparently." Reno shook his head.

"Thanks, man."

"You're welcome. When do we get to meet your kid?"

"Soon. He's sleeping right now."

"Elena wants to know if he's really that cute?"

"Yep. It's disgusting how cute he is. Drop by some time and you'll meet him."

"Alright. Bye."

"Yeah."

Reno absently ended the call, thinking about what was in the report Tiam sent him and the added details Tseng gave him. Yuffie was busy in the kitchen, making something for lunch. He didn't know Renji was in the room until the boy yawned. Reno snapped back to reality at the sound. Renji crawled up into his lap and shut his eyes, like he was trying to go back to sleep.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm tired. And thirsty."

"Thirsty I can do something about. Whatcha want?"

"Water."

"Want to come with me or stay here?"

"Go with you."

"Alrighty, to the kitchen we go." Yuffie smiled at them when the entered, but it turned into a playful scowl when Reno got in her way. He grinned at her, then searched for a cup. His hand found a small one, bright orange with dancing onigiri all over the sides. "This is the coolest cup." Yuffie laughed at him, but Renji stayed quiet.

A cup of water duly given to Renji, Reno made his way out of the kitchen, making sure to be in Yuffie's way as much as possible. It always aggravated her, more so than the bedding getting messed up. He made himself comfortable on the couch, leaning back against the cushions before handing Renji the cup. The boy drained it all in three gulps, handing it back to Reno before once again attempting to go back to sleep.

"I hate the rain too." Renji cracked an eye open to look at him. "It always makes me want to sleep the day away." The boy nodded his agreement, then lifted his head when Reno shifted so that he was laying down on the couch. "Much better position for a nap, right?" Renji nodded again. Reno found himself fighting to stay awake, the gentle sounds of his son's breathing lulling him to sleep. The last thing he remembered hearing was the rain intensifying on the roof.

YESH! Next chapter has the Teenage Turks in it! YAY! I'm going to bring Miyuki in it soon as well. Ah, a woman with hair more beautiful than Rufus! Heh heh.

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