“I know. I just... didn’t want you to think I take you and the kids for granted... that’s all.” he answered her, turning away from looking too intensely into her eyes, his tone sounding casual but considerate as his true intentions were made clear. 

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“Ah, look no further, my dear,” Kuja addressed the warrior with a graceful bow. “For before you stands a Mage most superior---willing to offer his full services.

There was a low growl from Set as he saw Tifa enter the church again, looking around and calling his name. Minerva be damned, why wasn't she leaving him ALONE?! He had told her time and time again that he would NOT be putting on shoes, OR going to school, AND going back to that fucking Edge place or whatever the fuck it was called. 

No. He was done. He just wanted this woman to leave him the hell alone. Only Shelke could get him to come to Edge, and only in every season except summer when the pavement was hot as hell. Since he refused to wear shoes, this was a problem. He was used to the cold so coming in winter was not a problem.

He climbed high up in the rafters and yelled down at her.

“Cloud..?” The brunette asked in a soft tone and stepped aside from the counter. Once she did, the barmaid tried to get a closer glimpse and there seemed to be a tired expression found on his face. “You’re back, it seems.”