[ Aerith enters, coming to a brief halt when she sees him behind the counter rather than at a table, but she quickly adapts, offering a faint smile and a wave herself as she approaches and takes a seat. ]

Well, that's really kind of you. I could definitely use one. [ Something a little stronger than water, maybe. Aerith shifts slightly in her seat, folding her hands over the counter as she sits in silence, thoughts competing to be given voice inside of her. ]

So... That new communication system is really something, huh? I've never really seen anything like that before...

[ says the person who spoke to a guy in a dream sequence, but okay ]