[They might not have known each other for too long, it's true, but Aerith is the kind of person who makes her feel like they've known one another for much longer. Tifa would trust her with her life, and she feels... comfortable around her; like she isn't being judged, and she can speak openly about anything she needs to. It's nice... to have someone like Aerith in her life.]

Thank you, [she says, appreciation swelling in the smile she returns.] We haven't known each other for long, but I think it'll be a good opportunity to get to know each other better, right? We were so caught up in everything going on that we didn't get the chance to do that back home.

[The sad truth. It was one thing after another when they met. If they'd met under better circumstances, then things might have been a little different.]

Things are... a little calmer around here.