This wasn't as hard as he originally thought.When things were like this, it was as easy as talking to her as if she was Reno."That's very nice of you ..you'd make a good mother." he complimented her, sure of her skills.As he walked he looked along at those salvaging what they had left.Houses looked terrible and people's spirits were low."..As for my own job ..its going very..well, look around you, that'll explain things."
"Alone?..you must really trust them then, or are they under watch?" Rude asked.Regardless of how responsible Denzel and Marlene can be, they were still young and vulnerable.Perhaps Barret was watching them?..He did hold a strong bond with Marlene.
...He knew what she meant.Edge was a harsh place ..and speaking of Edge, there was her bar."..About Edge ..how's your bar?" the residents of Edge weren't the wealthiest, so he wondered if her bar was doing well or not.
... Would this be it?..Would he be able to talk to her outside of formalities!? "V-very well ..anything you'd like.." Rude said, releasing her slowly and looking off towards the distance.He realized nothing would be open to--..buy her...something. That duck, Scrooge, maybe he was still open."..Are you..hungry?" he asked her.
"A-are ..you sure we couldn't perhaps ..take a walk together?" Rude suggested feebly, fearing himself to be a fool for such a risk.But he couldn't help it.He was sweating, his heart was racing ..and he didn't think he'd get such a chance again.He brought his left hand around her waist and raised her hand with his arm.This was daring ..but he thought she'd understand without words on how he felt for her."Or ..a dance?" All those dance classes BETTER be worth it.
... There was a God after all. Rude stood there, holding back the widest smile he would ever have.She acknowledged him, finally, after all this time.Now he could die happy.But wait!She was coming ..closer? Oh, could this day get any better? Once she was in front of him, Rude silently took in a large breath, taking in her sweet aroma.Sweating or not, Tifa smelled like a rose ..only those thorns would hurt him ..dearly, if he got too full of himself. ..wasn't he supposed to be doing somet-oh, the questions! "..Y-yes ..they're.. around.." he answered awkwardly, looking down towards the hand she help out.This was it ..it was like a first kiss for him.He was actually about to touch Tifa's hand.He wasn't mentally prepared for this ..how could fate be so wonderful! Slowly, he raised his right hand with hers and, carefully, he took it with hers and shook it, feeling all warm and tingly inside with her so close to him.With this, he looked up at her, trying to smile ...dare he kiss that hand, dare he? E GADS! Her cheek, her delicate body had been scarred by that terrible beast of a heartless.Oh, his love was hurt now ..what should he say? "..You're hurt.." he said, raising his left hand and having it hover over that cut. He was such a genius.
"Ahahahahaha-- Shut up loser!- ahahahaha!" Reno replied to Leon as he talked to them all, mainly so no one would need to respond to him. He was just a buzzkill, and the group needed something to laugh about, so the fact that Cloud was a loser was a good start, as well as the fact that the singing earlier completely blew.The only good side to the flood was that there wouldn't be any singing for a while. Hearing a quarrel nearby, Rude stopped his celebrating, as did his companions."I'll check it out ..don't wait up for me." sounded like fists colliding against something ..and if it was who he thought it was, he'd be having a hard time real soon.He quickly gussied up, to the surprise of his friends, and ran off towards the sounds of a quarrel. _ "...I see.I'll pray for her, as well as those who knew Aerith ..this is a tragic loss ..she was a good woman. Rufus silently explained, though Cid probably knew Aerith more than he did.And Yuffie ..strength be with her.He waved to Cid before exiting the house, finding Cloud and Leon, and his Turks laughing."Where is Rude going?" he asked, stepping closer towards his Turks. Stopping immediately, Tseng looked towards Rufus."He heard a disturbance nearby ..sounded like a fight with fists.He wanted to go check it out ..convinced it was a standard brawl and nothing out of the ordinary.And he also asked that we didn't wait for him." "..I see, then he can rejoin us later ..we've got something to discuss, all of you ..Rude can know later, but for now, come with me." beckoning Reno,Elena and Tseng towards him, Rufus and the gang headed back off towards the market, not paying Cloud or Leon any more thought. _ Coming to Tifa's defense, Rude sprung into action with his right arm out, catching the armored creature by its neck to clothesline it away from his precious snuggle muffin Tifa.With the force of his attack the creature flew back into a concrete wall, only for Rude to smash his fist in its face, denting its armored eyes.He stepped away, allowing it to swing around blind and find its target.It was entirely blinded now, so that would be difficult. Smacking his hands together, Rude looked back off towards Tifa, turning slightly red.That body, those eyes ..and especially ..her hands.Those killing machines known as Tifa's hands, oh how soft they must be, held back behind those leather gloves.But it was for her protection ..hands were tools, and Tifa's were precious. And now, he might be thanked ...its a dream come true. Oh, he'd never have a chance with her!He was a Turk, she was a goddess. Why must fate be so cruel to him? And no doubt she liked Cloud more ..or perhaps someone other ...it was almost enough to make Rude punch himself to ribbons.
...oooh yeah, Grace xD ..make it the fourth now! : D ..and I do have mercy, you just don't try hard enough :P
