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Really?

[She rests her chin on her hand and looks at him.]

I think you're pretty friendly yourself. But... this connection between you and him. It's not... bad or anything, is it?

[What is it like anyway? Being that connected with someone? Is it almost like having a soulmate, except with a few differences? Her curiosities are endless.]

Oh! No, not really...it just sort of. Is.

[He doesn't think there's anything bad. He and Sora get along pretty well, and, well, Roxas is Roxas now. It's probably a little more dangerous with Xion, but Xion's not here.]

At least, it hasn't caused any problems lately.

That's good. I'm glad to hear it.

[Truly. She offers him a genuine smile.]

Does it feel a little strange? The connection, I mean. Can you like... feel the things he's feeling, or know what he's thinking? Or sense him, or something? I can imagine it would be a little... odd.

It was weirder when I didn't know about him. Like, I'd have dreams, memories of him, stuff where it was me but not me.

We're more or less our own people know. But I can usually figure out what he's thinking, or if he's going to do something dumb. Someone's gotta keep an eye on him.

[He unfortunately has to be the Responsible One.]

He's lucky to have you, then.

[There's always gotta be the responsible one in the party. Tifa is, unfortunately, that person as well.]

You should introduce me sometime. I wouldn't mind meeting this "other half".

Yeah. I think he knows that.

I'm kinda surprised you haven't met him already, but yeah. I'll try to bring him sometime.

I might've and just don't know it. A lot of people come and go from here. But just let me know and I'll make sure to have that ice cream flavour you wanted.

[She motions to his bowl.]

How is it, by the way?

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You'd know it. Sora tends to leave an impression.

[He looks down at the ice cream.]

It's good!

Well, if he's anything like you, then I have a feeling you might be right.

[But at his verdict, Tifa does smile.]

Glad to hear it, though. I'll make it even better for next time...

[There's a slight pause, and her grin softens.]

You'll definitely be coming to visit again, yeah?

[Roxas shrugs. He's never sure if he makes an impression.]

I think I'm a little cooler than he is.

[A lot cooler, but you know.]

But yeah! Absolutely!

I'll definitely be back.

Glad to hear it.

[There's a brief pause.]

And if you ever need to talk... or need anything at all, the bar's always open.

[That is to say that for as long as Tifa is here in this world, he will always have an ear to turn to.]

Thanks Tifa. Really.

I. I'll be back soon. Promise.

Of course. No need to rush today, though. It's quiet enough, and we can hang out a little longer.

[Besides, Tifa is going to grab a bit of ice cream for herself so that she can join him properly. And whatever they talk about from here on out, it's definitely a little more on the fun side until it's either time to go or time for her to get back to work when more customers come.

And they part with the promise to see each other again soon, and Tifa reminding him to come by as often as he likes.]

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i think we can probably wrap this!

Sounds good

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