WHERE ARE ALL THE KIDS goodness

[bothourlives]

...Of course I miss them.

Doesn't mean I want them caught up in all the weird things that happen on the ship though. Probably better if they stay home with Tifa.

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[bothourlives]

[It's okay, he's got a bit of a soft spot for kids regardless.

BUT WHY DOES EVERYONE WANT TO MESS UP THE HAIR?]

Shouldn't you introduce yourself first?

[stairjumper]

[Because the hair is awesome. It needs petting.]

['Driel grins and offers a hand, bouncing in place slightly.]

Sorry! I'm Galadriel Naos, but everybody just calls me 'Driel.

[And by everybody, she means the grand total of the six people she knows, all family.]

[bothourlives]

[He's a little surprised by the gesture but takes her offered hand and shakes.]

'Driel. [Repeated, with a nod.] I'm Cloud.

[stairjumper]

[She smiles and gives his hand a squeeze before letting go, then calms her bouncing. She can stop moving, really.]

Cloud? That's a neat name. Nice to meet you!

[She's tempted to ask about the hair again, but she'll wait a minute. It's not polite to be too pushy, right?]

Did your mom name you that? My dad thought of mine.

[bothourlives]

[...Ah. Momma Strife. That's a touchy subject.]

I dunno. Maybe.

[But he's trying to be better about this not being angsty in front of kids thing.]

[stairjumper]

[And while a kid, 'Driel's good at realizing when she's hit a sensitive subject.]

Something happened to her?

[She reaches out and takes his hand again. Touchy-feely kid, this one.]

My mother left me a long time ago. Didn't want me. My dad...

[She shrugs a little. Uncle Azryn and uncle Lemos are pretty sure he's dead, but 'Driel still holds out a little hope.]

I dunno where he is, but I've got an aunt and uncles and cousins that love me! You've got people that love you too, right?