[ Aerith is quiet as Hilda talks, and then she smiles when the other places a gentle hand on hers. She offers a small nod, tooβmaybe the joke didn't improve the mood to a huge degree, but what the other woman has said has served to reassure her, and perhaps that's the most important thing of all.
(Thoughβis it selfish to hope, even if it's just a little, that she sees some of her loved ones as people continue to check in?)
At the very least... ]
I'm sure I'll find my own rhythm in time, you're right. And... until then, I definitely wouldn't say no to the company sometimes. I feel like there's so much to learn about this place, and having a friend who's been here for a while... I mean, I think it's just a smart choice, you know? [ A laugh, bright and warm. ] Besides, more importantly, I think that we can be good friends, you and I.
that's okay! I'm on hiatus for April, hence my slow β₯
(Thoughβis it selfish to hope, even if it's just a little, that she sees some of her loved ones as people continue to check in?)
At the very least... ]
I'm sure I'll find my own rhythm in time, you're right. And... until then, I definitely wouldn't say no to the company sometimes. I feel like there's so much to learn about this place, and having a friend who's been here for a while... I mean, I think it's just a smart choice, you know? [ A laugh, bright and warm. ] Besides, more importantly, I think that we can be good friends, you and I.