[He learned... He came around eventually!

For what it's worth, it is nice just being able to reminisce about it without having to worry about how her feelings might make her look in front of someone else, and Tifa even laughs a little louder.]

Right, that was all him. Not someone else pushing him or giving him advice.

[She does wonder... how much did he seek out from others?

There's a pause, and Tifa turns to watch the coffee brew, her laughter falling away again.]

Eria's already gone, too. I hear the familiars go back to their homes when people leave, so... I wonder if she's out there, in the forests somewhere.