[ Rinoa wants to tell Tifa that she doesn't have to apologize... but she also has a feeling that might just send them even further down the spiral of apologies, and so instead she just smiles again before taking another sip of her spiked coffee. ]

Then I'm extra glad that I'm here. And that you're here, too! I really didn't imagine I'd be able to get a drink!

[ She's not sure how many people Tifa has met, but it's probably a good idea to tell her about her own experience in this place: ]

It's been really different for me. There's nothing from home here.

[ Speaking of not dragging the mood down, Rinoa's eyes widen in shock when her voice quavers over the words. No, she wasn't trying to... With a small, embarrassed laugh, she shakes her head, and this time it's her hand that waves a little. ]

Sorry... That's the first time I said it out loud. I'm okay!