[Marlene's standing outside of her house in Luca, and it's perfectly sunny outside, not a cloud in the sky. The little girl doesn't feel the same way though. She's been so busy hoping that Cloud and Uncle Cid and her father were going to come back that it didn't occur that someone could actually leave again, and not someone as close to her as
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Or so he thinks. See, he was going to stop by, make sure Tifa and the kids would be okay after what had just happened. But seeing Marlene so heartbroken makes him rethink his plan. The kids need people nearby...right?
And then it starts raining, no, pouring, and he rushes toward Marlene.]
Hey...you should stay inside.
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She blinked her eyes when she heard Zack's voice, her eyes focusing on him.]
Uncle Zack, when did you get here?
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He reaches for her hand, trying to get her out of the downpour.]
Let's go inside.
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[She's starting to think that she might have caused the downpour, which means this might be bad if she stays upset. She reluctantly agrees, taking his hand to be led inside.]
Okay...
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Marlene?
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Eiko, did you see that? It was sunny, and then out of nowhere, the rain!
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I think it was because I was upset. And you know... with my powers? I think. I need to ask Rinoa.
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Marlene, what has happened? I never seen you so...distressed.
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My friend Aerith died.
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You have my sincerest condolences, Marlene.
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Thank you, Mr. Halim.
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Marlene - is that a storm outside? Did you go out in the rain?
[The little girl looks upset too, which is understandable. Rinoa is full of sympathy. She knows how that feels.]
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It started raining while I was outside.
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[She thinks for a moment.]
I know! Let's make hot chocolate to warm us up. Always cheers me up.
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I'd really like that.
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Are...are you well? It is rather unhealthy to be walking about in such a downpour...should you not go back inside?
[Experienced with speaking with children she is NOT. Still, there was something about the scene that tugged at her heartstrings, and she just couldn't NOT respond...]
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I'm sad... my friend went away.
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