[ He could feel the air around them slowly beginning to loosen up, and for that he was grateful. Little by little he was going to keep chipping away at her until she gave in- that was his usual way of doing it, after all.

Never forcefully, of course... but he was persistent for a reason.

Midgar was the only place he wanted to start over. Aside from being under Shinra's thumb it was a place he could try to lie low and make another name for himself. Become a mercenary or really anything that would pay him enough. And... it's where she was.

He shakes his head to clear the thoughts momentarily before allowing a sigh to escape his lips. ]

Midgar was home base for me, so a bit of back and forth. I was stationed there, after all. [ He crosses his arms at this point, trying to keep from moving his hands around nervously. ]

After... that... I, uh, actually tried to make my way back there. Almost made it too before this weird pitstop.

[ He'd rather not going into the details unless he has to. No, not yet. Tifa was already being overloaded by so much and didn't want to add more to her plate. So instead he'll catch her gaze with the tiniest of smiles. He... does notice something about the way she looked out into the gardens, and instantly his interest peaked. ]

I take it you like it here?