[Maybe Tifa is the one person that would understand Aerith's feelings on it the most. Zack knows that Cloud ditched home for Shinra fairly early too, leaving behind the girl in his hometown and everything else. Zack's and Aerith's story might be a little harsh but it's those same feelings where the soldiers had picked to distance themselves for certain reasons.

He's expecting some kind of comment against his actions but when she reacts like that Zack can't help but be reminded that Tifa really is a kind and forgiving soul.

Zack's not quite sure he deserves that. But he's grateful.]

Yeah. I'm here now. [Now it's time to make an awkward noise as he grins like an idiot.] I'm not sure what I should do to make it up to her, you know? Bringing her flowers is kind of redundant. Would a dozen red flower carts be too much?

[Help him, Tifa...]