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[anciently]

[ Perhaps the light, female voice is familiar to those who hear it, recognizable as belonging to Aerith, or perhaps it's a stranger that you suddenly have chatting in your mind. Either way: ]

Hi there, everyone! I won't take too much of your time.

How many people have gone home from here and come back, and...how many have just...gone?

Just wondering. Thanks.

[ Those even a little familiar with the flower girl might note the uncharacteristic curtness to the message, clipped in tone and lower in energy than her usual... ]

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[forethinking]

(Akechi isn't home yet, so Aerith comes over to Ren alone in sweatpants and sweatshirt, a cup of coffee ready for her. He opens the door to the living room, their room being the floor above, and as per always, blooming flowers come into view, as well as a large couch, a table and a few other furniture that adorn the large space.)

Welcome.

[anciently]

Thanks. [ Aerith takes stock of the space, wandering in with her hands behind her back. She stops on the flowers, smiling at the sight, before turning around again to face Ren. ]

You've really got a great home here, Ren. [ She says earnestly. Instead of taking a seat, Aerith continues to look around, considering every detail. ] I think I really need to take this as a challenge and improve my place back at the apartments!

[forethinking]

I'd love to help.

(He laughs quietly. Even when she sounded upset, she's still as kind and as motivating as she always is. He takes the cup he had made for her with the ring-bearing hand, offering it to her.)

You should visit more often.