[Regular hair maintance wasn't so bad. It helped. And it was surprisingly soft, since he hadn't conditioned it or anything for 30 years. Maybe he's born with it, maybe it's chimera-ness. But most likely, it was self care.]

I will if they ask. I don't know if there's many people who connect us knowing each other. Not yet.

[Not that she had hidden it. But they are very different people. And it wouldn't surprise her if people thought Gaia and tragedy did not connect all of their group. But it is good to know Vincent trusts her not to spill everything.

But then, Aerith has always kept secrets well. And Vincent was...Vincent.

And this was Vincent too. An uncomfortable Vincent, but one nonetheless.]

I can't give you a cloak to sleep under. But I can ask Cloud for us to trade off for duty, if you allow us.

[She considers. Thinks on it.]

And I'll be there. If you want, I can hold your hand.

Or...you can hold Holy. If you think it'll help.