𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓃 𝓅𝑜𝓈𝓉 ❀

[aflowers]

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[aflowers]

You realize this is a win-win for me, right? Cloud?

[atoysoldier]

I don't want to do anything you wouldn't want to do..

[aflowers]

Then maybe I should reassure you~

If it's with you, Cloud, anything's okay.

[atoysoldier]

What would you say would be a fair trade, then?

[aflowers]

For fixing the church?

There's really only one thing that I think could properly show my level of gratitude for something like that...

[atoysoldier]

Money?

[aflowers]

Try thinking outside of the box~

[atoysoldier]

Well, we're going to have to raise some to at least get started. Figure you could have a real flower shop there, once it's done. People came there for healing, for your kind words, ... maybe you're the priest after all.

[aflowers]

I.

Okay.

Let's start with money, then. We can raise some? It shouldn't be hard... right?

But that won't be your reward. That wouldn't be fair!

[atoysoldier]

What would be "fair"? It's what I want?

It would make you smile.

[aflowers]

So your payment for fixing the church is making me smile?

[atoysoldier]

Is that wrong?

[aflowers]

If it's what you want, no.

Though I do have more to offer than a smile, Cloud!

[atoysoldier]

A kiss?

[aflowers]

For starters~

Would it be acceptable?

[atoysoldier]

For starters?

Yes. What is after "starters"?

[aflowers]

A more appropriate reward, if you want it~
And don't you dare say money!

[atoysoldier]

You're gonna make me guess?

[aflowers]

Wouldn't you be disappointed in me if I didn't?

[atoysoldier]

No. I expect you to leave me in the dark about these things.

A nice hot meal?

[aflowers]

Sometimes guessing games are more fun.

[ She laughs. Is he serious?! ]

...Sure. A nice hot meal sounds good, Cloud~

[atoysoldier]

Doesn't sound like that was the answer though.. Can't you give me a hint?

[aflowers]

A hint? OK~

Remember what I said? If it's with you, anything is okay.

[atoysoldier]

This is dangerous..

( He knows what he wants, but he's not about to guess that - especially suggest that it should be on the table for doing her favors. He would rather they both be up for that sort of thing without any obligations. )

You don't owe me anything, Aerith. I mean, you know what I mean? ...

[aflowers]

[ It takes a few moments, but Aerith realizes quite suddenly how it sounds. ]

I know that I don't owe you anything, Cloud. I know what you mean.

I'm not saying this out of a feeling of... obligation or anything, you know? I'm saying it because it's something I would want.