[he wishes he had something to tell her but all he can do is reach out and rest a hand on top of her head, a gentle stroke before it falls away. Cloud's lousy at lying. It's one of the reasons he tries to avoid being around people that will ask questions he doesn't want to answer.]
Not really. But you could still smile. And laugh. And share cookies with a friend. Wherever you were - whatever you were doing, Usagi - you still had people that loved you and that you loved.
[ It's not exactly the answer she's looking for. But, hearing that she's still able to smile and to be able to just enjoy the company of those she cherished...
The way she relaxes finally as if a bit of weight has been lifted off her shoulders shows that the answer is enough for her. ]
Thanks, Cloud. [ The dream itself is becoming a bit brighter. It seems to be shifting to something much less daunting and more to suit the mood change of the dreamer. ] But, my future self got to eat cookies with you! I'm so jealous.
[Cloud would have a hard time believing he was much of a comfort to anyone, but he'll still be relieved that for some reason something he's said hasn't been an entire bust. Everyone deserves the chance to mourn and he's not stupid enough to think that everything's better now - but it's still good to see Usagi's eyes finding light again. So her thanks gets a grunt but his lips tip just a little at their edges.]
Tifa's cookies are the best. You don't have to wait until you're old to come and have some though. You can come any time. Even if I'm not there. Tifa and the kids will like you.
He understands enough.
His boot steps are silent as he walks up to stand behind her.
He doesn't offer words because there are none.]
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Not really. But you could still smile. And laugh. And share cookies with a friend. Wherever you were - whatever you were doing, Usagi - you still had people that loved you and that you loved.
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The way she relaxes finally as if a bit of weight has been lifted off her shoulders shows that the answer is enough for her. ]
Thanks, Cloud. [ The dream itself is becoming a bit brighter. It seems to be shifting to something much less daunting and more to suit the mood change of the dreamer. ] But, my future self got to eat cookies with you! I'm so jealous.
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Tifa's cookies are the best. You don't have to wait until you're old to come and have some though. You can come any time. Even if I'm not there. Tifa and the kids will like you.
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