[he nods once, as he takes his hand back, another soft hum accompanying the gesture. nice to meet you, too, Aerith]

Here. I spent a lot of time at the bar, when she was still working there. [mostly because, before Kaiba and his walkways, his options as to where to hang out were limited. at least he could be social, at the bar. at least he could sit down when his leg started to bother him] Though, from what she tells me, I'd fit in well, back home.

[Tifa said he'd make a good member of AVALANCHE. he's -- still not sure if he believes that, all things considered, but]