[His hand taking hers is another unexpected gesture, but she lets it happen nonetheless, allowing her cold fingers to slip into his, curling against the warmth in the palm of his hand. Is this it...? Is this really how it's going to be now? They haven't said a word about it, haven't given this—whatever this is—a name, and although Tifa herself isn't confused about what it all means or how she feels, it's still hard to admit that yes, this is how it's going to be.
Still, there are so many things that she wants to say to him... to be sure that she's heard... but now is not the time for that. That will come later, when they're alone at last.
She shakes her head, and it tilts in his direction, only barely grazing against his arm.]
No. I think it'll be good.
[For both of them. They could both use a little relaxation. Silver lining in all of this "couple's retreat" stuff is that this might actually help.
Besides, she wants to try better for him. She doesn't want to run away. That small part of her that fears for the worst is always telling her that there's still a chance, but even back in the cave, she knew that he deserved better, and Tifa hasn't exactly been at her best. Still isn't, but... she's trying.]
... You going to be okay with the massage?
[Some people don't like being touched, she knows. Tifa is one of those people, but she'll deal. In the name of rest and relaxation!]
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Still, there are so many things that she wants to say to him... to be sure that she's heard... but now is not the time for that. That will come later, when they're alone at last.
She shakes her head, and it tilts in his direction, only barely grazing against his arm.]
No. I think it'll be good.
[For both of them. They could both use a little relaxation. Silver lining in all of this "couple's retreat" stuff is that this might actually help.
Besides, she wants to try better for him. She doesn't want to run away. That small part of her that fears for the worst is always telling her that there's still a chance, but even back in the cave, she knew that he deserved better, and Tifa hasn't exactly been at her best. Still isn't, but... she's trying.]
... You going to be okay with the massage?
[Some people don't like being touched, she knows. Tifa is one of those people, but she'll deal. In the name of rest and relaxation!]