[ There'd be no question of whether or not he recognized the place. ...Or, rather, of whether or not he drew the comparison between this bar and Tifa's. Aerith nods silently, glancing away at their surroundings.

...Until his question. It's easy to guess what Cloud is referring to, and she allows herself a little sigh as she turns it over in her mind. ]

No. Well, not...in the way that I meant. [ She isn't sure that this has anything to do with the Whispers, because - terrifyingly - she feels disconnected from the Planet for the first time in...well, ever. Aerith swallows, trying to keep that disconcerting fact from showing in her face. ] I gotta wonder if we had something to do with this - [ Here, she gestures briefly to their current surroundings. ] but I don't think we're in this world because of...our choices.

[ It's difficult to say for certain either way. The Planet has given her a few hints in the past, but they're silent, now. She draws another deep breath, exhaling shortly. ]

Only one way to find out. [ She announces, shrugging. ] I think we have to take a look around, see if there's anyone else here, and...if they have any more answers.