It's easy to judge others, especially when we don't know what their circumstances are.
[In an ideal world, people wouldn't be like that, but the unfortunate reality is that no world is really ideal. She offers him a sympathetic smile. He's probably gotten a lot of unkind things said to him as a result of where he's felt his priorities ought to be. The thing is, however, the only person who can tell him what's important and what's worthy of his time is him. At a point, what others think doesn't matter so much. Maybe that's why it doesn't really affect her when others call her things like naive or foolish.
She nods along as she listens. It's nice to hear that someone else likes flowers even just a little. Others don't have to share her enthusiasm for them, but the similarity is better than nothing. Her smile is pleasant and patient. In short, it's perfectly Aerith.]
I agree with your wife! Flowers are more important than I think most are aware of. It's not just because they're pretty or that they have special meanings. They represent life, so it's important that we take good care of them and encourage them to grow where they can. But it sounds like I don't need to say any of this to you!
[On one hand, a shame his wife isn't here with him. On the other, maybe it's better that way? It's such a conundrum when she thinks about how fortunate she is that Cloud's here.]
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[In an ideal world, people wouldn't be like that, but the unfortunate reality is that no world is really ideal. She offers him a sympathetic smile. He's probably gotten a lot of unkind things said to him as a result of where he's felt his priorities ought to be. The thing is, however, the only person who can tell him what's important and what's worthy of his time is him. At a point, what others think doesn't matter so much. Maybe that's why it doesn't really affect her when others call her things like naive or foolish.
She nods along as she listens. It's nice to hear that someone else likes flowers even just a little. Others don't have to share her enthusiasm for them, but the similarity is better than nothing. Her smile is pleasant and patient. In short, it's perfectly Aerith.]
I agree with your wife! Flowers are more important than I think most are aware of. It's not just because they're pretty or that they have special meanings. They represent life, so it's important that we take good care of them and encourage them to grow where they can. But it sounds like I don't need to say any of this to you!
[On one hand, a shame his wife isn't here with him. On the other, maybe it's better that way? It's such a conundrum when she thinks about how fortunate she is that Cloud's here.]