The former SOLDIER is quiet, only shifting a little in his near-transparent position to give the man at least some acknowledgement. But then he eventually nods, taking in the information. Aerith had waited for him... then she stopped. She stopped when she realized he was never coming home, and maybe it was better this way.

She'd be safe. He trusted Cloud.



Finally, he turns to glance over his shoulder - dead eyes staring back at the man, still alive, though laced more with curiousity than anything else.