[The mention of the curse turns Tifa's stomach clench and turn over, and it makes her feel sick. It's all temporary, but how temporary is the suffering that comes with waiting for the curse to take hold? It pains her to think about it, and she's not the one with the scales over her face.
But she forces a smile anyway.]
Animals are like that. They always just know.
[The hand that had been holding his shirt moves up to clasp the side of his face, where she brushes his hair back from his eyes. The scales are still there, shimmering when they catch the light with each small movement...]
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But she forces a smile anyway.]
Animals are like that. They always just know.
[The hand that had been holding his shirt moves up to clasp the side of his face, where she brushes his hair back from his eyes. The scales are still there, shimmering when they catch the light with each small movement...]
Does it hurt?