[He continues to gently brush his fingers against her cheek, his gaze never faltering.]

I know...and I did. Even if you had told me all this before on the first day we met, my opinion wouldn't have changed. Considering all the people I've met and have joined Gran's crew, you'd just fit right in with everyone else. [A light, wry grin. Though Gran could be a bit more selective—there are certainly some...questionables on there.

But while Eustace is on the side of "good," he's by no means innocent or has rigid morals or expectations of people. And when he can relate so well to Tifa's own personal motivations, he really can't judge.

He gives her yet another kiss.]

I still want to know that "other" you...the you of your world. But you can tell me at your own pace. You know I'll always listen.