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It couldn't be that bad. No way.

Hot damn, we are good!

Yes! Bombs detonated one, members lost zero. And one step closer to a brighter

future. Hell yeah! Guys!

Lower your voices, huh? People are listening.

Right.

Now get some R &R. You've earned it.

Just be ready for the next mission, all right?

See you soon.

At Seventh Heaven.

You know where Tifa works.

Don't keep her waiting. She'll worry.

That's right, Angel, I am.

Have you been a good girl?

Yeah, I forgot the tea cup.

Oh, you did, did you?

Well, well.

You made it.

Where'd you get that?

I can't remember the last time I saw a real one.

Huh?

How sweet.

When did you get so thoughtful?

A guy can change.

That's been five years.

Huh?

I need to talk to Barrett.

Right. Come on in.

Hey!

What the hell do you think you're doing scaring my daughter like that?

Daddy says never talk to strangers.

That's right, honey, I do say that. What a good girl you are remembering Daddy's

lessons. You know what else good girls do?

They go to bed on time. Come on.

But I'm not tired. I want to talk some more, Daddy.

All right, but just this once.

Uh, so then, what can I get you?

My money.

I'm still waiting on it.

Uh, right.

About that.

We should talk outside.

Before we get on to money, there's an empty apartment in a place just down the

road. It's nothing fancy, but I was thinking you could stay there for now.

The landlady's a big friend of the cause.

So you wouldn't even have to pay rent.

Sound good?

Sure does.

Thanks.

Follow me, then.

And here we are. Good old Stargazer Heights.

You're on the second floor.

Room 201 here is where I sleep.

Here's your room.

202.

Don't worry. I already told the landlady about you.

You did?

Yes.

Oh, I mean, I told her I had a friend looking for a place to stay.

Was that too much?

No. It's fine.

And this?

That one's, uh... You know what? It's getting late.

I'll introduce you tomorrow.

It's a little bare, but should be enough to get you through the night.

If you want anything else, we can always get it... There is one thing.

My money.

You guys owe me two thousand, remember?

I do.

And we'd love to settle up, especially since this was your first job for us,

but... That's it?

Sorry. We spent the rest preparing for the mission.

That really is it.

But not for long. I'm collecting money for filters tomorrow, so I can pay you

after.

And you're sure about that? Of course. As long as you help, that is.

Wait.

How about we make a deal?

I'm sorry. I know it's a touchy subject.

Not exactly. Small talk.

Especially with someone you haven't seen in a while.

I get it.

Still, it's kind of funny.

Us going our separate ways, thinking that must be it.

That we'd never meet again.

And then hear of all places we do.

Really?

I mean, why not?

It'll be fun.

Do you even have fancy clothes?

Not like fancy -fancy, but I'll figure something out.

What do you think would suit me, huh?

Something refined.

Yeah, I guess we're not kids anymore.

Be sure to pick an outfit that goes with mine, okay?

Will do.

Finally.

So?

Worked up a good sweat.

I'll see you bright and early at the bar then thanks again for everything sleep

tight

You okay in there?

Coming in What

are

you doing to Marco this is his apartment he's got a few problems, but he's not a

bad guy The landlady asked me to check on him now and then to make sure he's

okay. Can I ask you to do the same?

Sure.

Well, now, you must be Cloud.

I'm Marl, your landlady.

Perhaps you like the place.

You from up on high?

I've been around.

I'll bet.

No matter.

All kinds come through with all kinds of reasons.

If you ever need an ear to bend, I'll lend you mine.

Can be about anything.

Even Tifa.

What's she to you?

The granddaughter I never had. And if you hurt her, I'll take it out of your

hide. You hear me?

Loud and clear.

Good. Now you'd best get a move on to Seventh Heaven. She's got a head start

you and then some.

Morning.

Hey. Just so you know, Marlene's still asleep.

Let's get down to business, shall we?

Honestly, they make us more money than this place.

And it's easy money, too.

We bring new filters, collect the old ones, and get paid.

What do you say?

Please?

Let's get this over with.

Great. And while we're at it, I'll give you the grand tour.

Hey there.

Here to change out your water filter.

Thanks.

If you're ever in the market for anything else, drop on by.

Especially if he is with you.

We'll see you around, okay?

And let us know when your filter next needs changing.

Didn't know you were holding down the fort.

Huh? Oh, hey, Cloud.

Looking to join the Neighborhood Watch?

That depends.

What does the Neighborhood Watch do?

Uh, lots of stuff, really.

Our top priority is taking care of any beef that wander into town.

That, and teaching the locals how to defend themselves. Like they say, the

one who will look out for you is you.

Cloud's a great fighter, but only we know that. If no one knows him, no one

hire him.

Thought if he joined the Watch, he could get his name out there.

That would work for everybody.

Truth be told, we could really use your help.

We can't pay you in Gil, but we'll work something out.

For example... Aha!

What about your sword?

We've been through a lot.

You okay?

meeting to ask.

After you left the village.

It's a long story.

I've got time.

Why don't you tell me all about it while we try to rustle up some more work for

you? That sounds great.

I'll come too.

No, you won't. Sorry.

Maybe next time.

No fair.

Think about it for a second. They haven't seen each other in years.

You'd be a third wheel.

Hold it!

Settle down now.

Get off me, assholes! I didn't do shit!

Shut up, punk!

Or what, huh?

Screw you!

What's going on? Why you gotta do me like that? Somebody went and stole some

black and made it from a Shinra warehouse.

So public security started asking questions, and you know how Johnny gets.

It's because of the reactor bombing, I bet.

I could be wrong, but something tells me they're not going to settle for just

roughing him up this time.

We've got to save him, Cloud.

Is he Avalanche? No.

He doesn't really know what we do.

But he has his suspicions.

And he's a talker.

Actually, you know what?

Maybe I should go alone.

You want to live?

Then get the hell out of town.

You got it, boss!

Cloud... You're scaring me.

Give me one sec.

I'll be done in a bit.

By the time I finally made it in.

Hmm?

We took care of the filters, so we're going to head back to the bar now.

Take care, you two.

Oh, you're looking pretty chipper.

Uh, I don't feel that different.

Must be my imagination, then.

Anyway, keep your wits about you, Merc.

A token of my appreciation.

Be good to her.