[ Maybe to some it would seem like a farfetched story, but to Aerith? She knows that anything is possible. It's possible to be so in tune with your surroundings that you're able to manipulate things such as time... though, of course, she wouldn't even know how to go about doing that in her world. Even so, that doesn't mean there aren't easier means of doing so elsewhere.
If world travel is possible, so is time travel. ]
So you're trying to cheat it... but are you doing it for everyone you come across? [ That would be selfless, repeating the same month over and over again just to help random passersby. So... ] Or is it to save someone specific?
One person, the girlfriend I told you about—it's not really correct to call her my girlfriend though, she hasn't been since that first time and she doesn't remember who I am. And usually she finds love with someone else, and that's okay, as long as she's happy. Her name is Ai.
Sometimes as a result I'm able to help someone else, and that makes me happy too but I'm not that selfless.
I just want her to be happy and safe. Which means not being with me, so—I won't say it wasn't, isn't, hard sometimes but I love her, yeah.
It sounds kind of contradictory, right? But I really don't mind and until now, I never really had the time to do anything other than try to make sure she lived through the month of August.
[ another reason this entire experience has been strange. ]
No, I don't think so. If anything, I'm the contradictory one here. I'd want the person I love to be happy too, but I think I'd still feel a little bit jealous anyway.
[ With time she'd get over it, of course, but still. She knows herself well enough to have a good idea of how she would feel, even temporarily. ]
I guess now you have a lot more time to think about all that stuff, huh?
I don't think a little jealousy is a bad thing. It means you really care about them and it's a way of expressing your feelings too. Besides, from what I know of you, you're kind, considerate, and accepting. Anyone would be really fortunate to be loved or even liked like you.
...oops, that was a lot huh? I tend to overthink when I have free time... [ so maybe that answers her question too, actually. ]
But that laugh of his? Yeah, she also can't ignore that, and she waits until they've started walking towards their destination before speaking again. ]
You're really thoughtful, huh? But I guess it makes sense, with all you went through for that girl you love too. I hope that our time here is a nice break from... all of that.
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If world travel is possible, so is time travel. ]
So you're trying to cheat it... but are you doing it for everyone you come across? [ That would be selfless, repeating the same month over and over again just to help random passersby. So... ] Or is it to save someone specific?
[ To her, that makes sense. ]
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Sometimes as a result I'm able to help someone else, and that makes me happy too but I'm not that selfless.
[ he laughs a little, a shy and helpless sound. ]
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[ Aerith doesn't know if she could ever have that in her. She'd be jealous, she knows it. ]
You really love her, huh? To relive all of that for her.
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It sounds kind of contradictory, right? But I really don't mind and until now, I never really had the time to do anything other than try to make sure she lived through the month of August.
[ another reason this entire experience has been strange. ]
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No, I don't think so. If anything, I'm the contradictory one here. I'd want the person I love to be happy too, but I think I'd still feel a little bit jealous anyway.
[ With time she'd get over it, of course, but still. She knows herself well enough to have a good idea of how she would feel, even temporarily. ]
I guess now you have a lot more time to think about all that stuff, huh?
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I don't think a little jealousy is a bad thing. It means you really care about them and it's a way of expressing your feelings too. Besides, from what I know of you, you're kind, considerate, and accepting. Anyone would be really fortunate to be loved or even liked like you.
...oops, that was a lot huh? I tend to overthink when I have free time... [ so maybe that answers her question too, actually. ]
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[ She laughs softly, clasping her hands in front of her. ]
Y'know... I don't know if I agree with everything you said, but I'm happy you think that way anyway.
[ It's nice, knowing that others can think of her positively like that when a lot of her is still filled with uncertainties. ]
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[ with a grin, just holding back a laugh of joy. the not quite giggle carries through his tone despite any effort to the contrary. ]
Do you want to go and develop the photos now? I just remembered I promised you that too.
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[ She even pumps her fist, full of enthusiasm.
But that laugh of his? Yeah, she also can't ignore that, and she waits until they've started walking towards their destination before speaking again. ]
You're really thoughtful, huh? But I guess it makes sense, with all you went through for that girl you love too. I hope that our time here is a nice break from... all of that.