Wutian
I cannot help the smirk that arises at his astuteness. Intriguing little thing, this one. That alone makes it worth my while to have his company for a time.
"You are quite perceptive child, no doubt a development from a difficulty you have in placing trust in others. It is a good trait to have."
A good trait, yes, though now it places me in the awkward position of having to turn the situation favourable to me once more. A challenge is a refreshing change though; I have not experienced one since Cloud, and it is a pleasant surprise to find one in this not-clone.
"I cannot travel with Strife, nor his companions." The suspicion is clear in him, "You have encountered the Wutian ninja-girl, yes? I fought in the Wutian war on the side of Midgar, and have slain far too many of her kindred for such a grudge to easily be forgot. I must speak with Cloud, and I will, but not at this time and certainly not while I may cause...discomfort to his companions. Because I cannot approach him directly as a result, I was forced to take such measures...I can only do so much in these times."
No need to tell him of our past confrontations. Hopefully this information will suffice to convince him. It is unlikely that he will bode well with the knowledge that he is best used as hostage to my whims.
"You are quite perceptive child, no doubt a development from a difficulty you have in placing trust in others. It is a good trait to have."
A good trait, yes, though now it places me in the awkward position of having to turn the situation favourable to me once more. A challenge is a refreshing change though; I have not experienced one since Cloud, and it is a pleasant surprise to find one in this not-clone.
"I cannot travel with Strife, nor his companions." The suspicion is clear in him, "You have encountered the Wutian ninja-girl, yes? I fought in the Wutian war on the side of Midgar, and have slain far too many of her kindred for such a grudge to easily be forgot. I must speak with Cloud, and I will, but not at this time and certainly not while I may cause...discomfort to his companions. Because I cannot approach him directly as a result, I was forced to take such measures...I can only do so much in these times."
No need to tell him of our past confrontations. Hopefully this information will suffice to convince him. It is unlikely that he will bode well with the knowledge that he is best used as hostage to my whims.