⸻ @lockedfighter sent. ❛ i’m scared of ending up alone. ❜
being a 1st CLASS, a set of duties and other responsibilities were stacked upon her shoulders the moment they gave her that promotion⸺one of his responsibilities was to check on the 2nds and 3rds, keep an eye out for any signs of degradation and whatnot. despite what the propaganda stated, being a SOLDIER wasn't exactly easy, both physically and mentally, you're put on a pedestal and that messes with anyone's head.
tifa lockhart, recently promoted to 3rd and honestly⸺she doesn't say it out loud⸺one of her favorites. there's just something about the bright and determined attitude that brings a bit of warmth to her chest. still, even with an attitude like that, the weight of being a SOLDIER hits everyone regardless.
the older brunette didn't say anything at first, instead she sits herself down beside the younger woman, letting her legs dangle over the rooftop edge. "it's a scary thought, being alone." sera started off, looking towards the horizon. "i had similar thoughts as well for a while, a rather long time perhaps⸺" she briefly admits. "⸺but things will change, those thoughts will eventually pass or quiet down enough that you can spend a day without it loudly echoing inside your head."
comforting isn't her best, but she tries. "besides, you won't be alone around here for long." she gives the young SOLDIER a friendly nudge and looks over at her with a gentle smile. "there's me for one, can't get rid of me now, lockhart. we're friends now, you and i." she holds out her gloved hand. "and friends stick together."