[Tifa sits silently, sympathy welling up in her own eyes when she sees the tears in Rinoa's. She wants to reach out and take her by the hands, to remind her that although Squall isn't here with her, she still isn't alone in the struggle. She doesn't, however, when she poses the question instead.

Her expression shifts immediately to a shy one, and with a shaky laugh, she tucks a hair behind her ear.]

Nothing like that, no. But why does everyone keep asking!!! He's just a close friend of mine.

[An old childhood friend.

Without realizing it, she breathes out a sigh.]

Which promise was that?