Just waiting for trahere to start up :)

[cetra]

So, you're putting me on a train now?

[She's not really sure if she's annoyed or not. Trains are cramped, right?]

If it's anything like the trains I've seen, I don't think it's going to be very fun. I guess there isn't much I can do now. As long as I can leave it once and a while...

[There's a long pause, and she looks surprised, then slightly exasperated.]

What do you mean I can't leave? Now that just isn't fair.

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if they're in any way intelligent or self-preserving at all I'm sure it does.

[more_than_words]

{if her mun thought she could get away with it, Tifa would volunteer to join Aerith in a heartbeat. Girls need to stick together! As it is, she's stuck worrying about her instead and wondering who they can rope into going with Aerith younger Cloud might have already been considered but it was pointed out that every single post would be him puking on random strangers.}

Well, I know you'll make new friends once you're on the train but it's always nicer to have friends already there. {she'll take Aerith's hands in hers, worrying. Always worrying. It's what she does but she's going to put a good face on it too because there's positive that can come out of it too and she'll focus on that for her friend (and then worry when she's alone again).} We'll just have to keep an eye out of our friends to convince them to go with you too. There aren't as many AVALANCHE members around here but I bet we can find some if we keep looking!

[cetra]

[Aerith would love to have Tifa there, but she knows sometimes things don't work out the way she'd like. Poor young Cloud, his motion sickness is a monster, isn't it?]

You're right, I bet we can! Maybe I'll get lucky and someone will come along! [She smiles, squeezing Tifa's hands in reassurance. She knows her friend worries, and its appreciated. It's a nice feeling, to have people caring about her.]

Anyway, I'll be sure to look for the most reclusive, grumpy person on there and make them my personal project. Might as well be helpful if I'm stuck there for a while, right? Can't have people brooding on the train cars, I heard it's contagious!

[more_than_words]

{the thought of Aerith taking on a project - and the last time she did - will have Tifa laughing.}

That's right! Brooding doesn't do any good so they might as well get out there and help the rest of you. {and she can't help but add:} You will be careful though, right? No unnecessary risks?

[cetra]

Exactly! We'll be more successful if everyone pitches in. I'll be sure to point that out to them.

[She nods, hoping that Tifa won't worry too much about her. She isn't going to ask what her friend's definition of an unnecessary risk is, since she's sure she'll probably be doing some risk tasking. ]

I'll be careful! And I will choose only the necessary risks, I promise.

[more_than_words]

{given the risks she's already taken since Tifa's met her, she's pretty sure her idea of risks don't match Aerith's at all - but what can she do? Aerith is Aerith and sometimes you have to do the dangerous stuff for the right reasons. She's just going to work double hard to find someone to send after her though. Where's a non-puking bodyguard when you need one?}

Okay. And that doesn't mean I'm going to disappear either, you know. I'm still going to be here so make sure you don't forget to visit, okay?

[cetra]

[Aerith is pretty quick to just jump into a situation regardless of the dangers involved. She figures she can think up a way out of a sticky situation quick (hey, it's worked in the past!), but some extra help would not go awry. She's sure her mun will help her out with that part somehow.]

How could I forget? You're stuck with me no matter what. Us girls have to stick together, right?

[more_than_words]

Right!

{it's all the answer Tifa needs. If she can't watch Aerith's back there, she can at least keep touch with her elsewhere - and she's still determined to find someone to send after her friend. In the meantime though, have a full on Tifa hug and a whispered:}

Be strong. Show that train who's boss.

[cetra]

[Aerith hugs back, basking in the warmth of Tifa's friendship. It's precious to her, and something she'll never let go of.]

You got it. I'll keep you updated on everything, promise.