Conscious Uncoupling

Cloud was enjoying his drink and the quiet when a hand snaked its way into his groin, squeezing his cock and balls enthusiastically. He almost choked on his drink, to see Jessie smirking at him.

"Nice cock, bro," she said, sticking her tongue out. "More importantly, see the news? "The reactor bombing was the work of the eco extremist group AVALANCHE." Public enemy number one? Gets your heart racing, doesn't it?"

She sat down next to Cloud and kept at it.

"They don't know our faces, so we're in the clear for now, but we'll want to capitalize on this momentum. Speaking of which, you coming on the next one?"

"For the right price," Cloud said, taking a sip of the drink. It really was excellent.

"Oh, you can bet I'll be pushing hard for a raise! Tifa'll be joining too, but I dunno ... even a blind man can see her heart's not in it. She's never been on board with the bombings, so if I have to put my life in somebody else's hands ... I'd prefer it was a professional, like you." She leaned down, rubbing Cloud's cock again, then went over to the pinball machine, hitting a button and descending to the basement.

Interesting. All wasn't right in Tifa's world after all. She may have a sexual connection with Barret, but she wasn't in favor of ****. Maybe that was his way to drive a wedge between them. And speak of the devil, Tifa reappeared.

"I heard you're having second thoughts," Cloud said, guardedly.

"I know we have to think big to make a difference ... but not like this. I feel trapped," she said. Bingo, Cloud thought.

"If it feels wrong, don't do it."

He could have talked her into leaving period, he thought. Maybe they could go somewhere, take Marlene, even. Enjoy life together. But almost on cue, the rest of the group reappeared.

"Guess that's that then," Tifa said in a small voice.

"What, they kick you out?" Cloud responded.

"We agreed to disagree," Tifa replied.

Barret glowered at Cloud. The man knew, Cloud realized.

"We won't be needing you for this next job, merc. Here's your money. Feel free to look for work elsewhere in the future. Tifa! Time to celebrate! Break out the good stuff!"

"Oh, sure Daddy!" The eyes were dilated again. Any attempt at talking to her now would be futile with him in the same room. It was done.