[Aerith was probably right and Rude wasn't surprised to hear the confirmation of his own thoughts into the matter. He would be more surprised if Tifa wasn't still upset. They had--
Well. Rather not think about it. It hadn't sat well with him the night it happened, it was still a sore spot.
The change in topic was easier. He hmphed softly at the latter part. She sounded sincere but it seemed silly for someone like him to worry about such matters. He had an image to keep.]
We're not glued at the hip. [ beat ] He's here. We're in an apartment in the Haven. If--
[He stopped short and looked down at her. He let the offer go unspoken. The Turks would be the last people Aerith ever needed in her life.]
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Well. Rather not think about it. It hadn't sat well with him the night it happened, it was still a sore spot.
The change in topic was easier. He hmphed softly at the latter part. She sounded sincere but it seemed silly for someone like him to worry about such matters. He had an image to keep.]
We're not glued at the hip. [ beat ] He's here. We're in an apartment in the Haven. If--
[He stopped short and looked down at her. He let the offer go unspoken. The Turks would be the last people Aerith ever needed in her life.]