[Cloud doesn't give himself enough credit when it comes to his ability to comfort her. Honestly, he wouldn't even need to say much at all to get through to her – actions speak much louder than words here.
She nods, rubbing a hand under her eye, like she's trying to stop herself from shedding any tears.]
Yeah, you're right. Sorry... it's like it's been a nonstop rollercoaster since I've been here.
[First, she's up (literally), and then down, then up, and down again. She's elated and relieved to know that he and Aerith are here with her and safe, but this building insists on being a constant reminder to her of the things that they lost – the bar, Jessie, Biggs – and seeing the upstairs has only made her feel worse in the end.
Maybe a rest is what she needs. Find some semblance of balance within herself again and all that.
So, she slides across the bed so her back is resting against the wall.]
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She nods, rubbing a hand under her eye, like she's trying to stop herself from shedding any tears.]
Yeah, you're right. Sorry... it's like it's been a nonstop rollercoaster since I've been here.
[First, she's up (literally), and then down, then up, and down again. She's elated and relieved to know that he and Aerith are here with her and safe, but this building insists on being a constant reminder to her of the things that they lost – the bar, Jessie, Biggs – and seeing the upstairs has only made her feel worse in the end.
Maybe a rest is what she needs. Find some semblance of balance within herself again and all that.
So, she slides across the bed so her back is resting against the wall.]
... You'll stay with me?