[There's something to be said about the "normalcy" that comes with living here, or the kind that she's gotten used to. It's odd in its own way simply by being a completely different world than her own but looking at it in comparison to a lot of different worlds she's sure are out there, including her own, this could be the "normal" life a lot of people yearn for but can't have.
So, it's far from silly to want to enjoy and take advantage of that, she thinks.]
My sword arm's not going anywhere, though. Never hurts to take breaks now and then either, and fishing's a good skill to have.
[Proud of you, girl!
And Tifa won't let those skills slip! To make sure of it, she's been practicing on her own time.]
Nier's a big fan of it, so... figured I'd ask him to show me how.
[Her smile turns just a touch sheepish, as it so often does when she mentions her companion from back home, despite her best efforts. It's been difficult to stay thorny in this place, especially as more and more people have proven to her that she doesn't have to— Tifa chief among them.
It's a nice change, really, and yet still surreal. Difficult to believe it's been almost a year of living like this now. When this all started, she would never have guessed that it would last so long.]
[There's a knowing grin glued to her face, but it's warm and fond. She cares a great deal about both of them, and tucks this little piece of information away for later... so that she can ask about their fishing escapades another time.
Which is good, because Kaine does a great job of moving the conversation back on its original track. Not that she wouldn't love to hear more about what she's been up to, but... Tifa did call her out here for a reason, and now it's her turn to become sheepish with a flush rising in her cheeks.]
Oh. That. [Pretending she's completely forgotten about it.] I guess there was something. Well...
[Her arms wrap around herself then, and the charms dangling around her neck tumble across her chest when she takes in a deep breath to prepare herself, and breaks the news on an exhale.]
[It takes her just a moment to process, largely because she hasn't been to a whole lot of weddings— there was Fyra's, of course, though her memories of it weren't exactly fond. Otherwise, people were either married or they weren't, she never really thought a lot about how it happened.
Slowly, her smile blooms a little bit wider, still reserved but bearing genuine warmth.]
To Eustace? You guys decided that's what you want, huh?
[She folds her arms in front of her, that smile of hers turning into a genuine smirk as she tips her head to one side.]
Congratulations. He must make you real happy— I know you wouldn't stand for anything less. You deserve this.
[Tifa nods, her teeth biting down on her lip to stifle the urge to smile wider, but no matter how hard she clamps down, she can't. It spreads up through her cheeks, flushing them, and into her eyes as they shimmer with joy. It was important to Tifa that all of the people that mattered to her were in on the happiness too, so that she could share it with them, so having Kaine be the first makes her heart flutter with joy.
So much that she's stepping up to her and wrapping her arms around her, pulling her into a hug.]
Thank you.
[And she holds her there for a beat or two longer before she pulls back and takes Kaine's hands in hers.]
[She returns the embrace easily, with only a little of the stiffness that used to accompany any show of affection— Tifa is one person that Kainé has become incredibly comfortable with over the past year, and the display means more to her than she can say, however simple it might be.
She's smiling when they both pull back, then gives a startled look downwards as Tifa takes both of her hands before looking back up, searching her friend's face.]
You want me to...? I mean, I'd be happy to, but how?
[Not that Tifa really knows what it means to be a bridesmaid either. She simply wants her to be because she means a lot to Tifa, and those who do, she wants them to be at her side through all of it. That's what it means, right?]
[Some apprehension visibly leaves her; her shoulders drop forward and her smile pulls a bit wider as Tifa admits that she, too, is a little lost about how to do all this.]
I definitely think you're right about that.
[She exhales, dropping a hand to rest against her hip.]
Even if I think I might be a strange choice for this kind of thing, if it wasn't obvious, I'm all in. It means a lot that... I mean— thank you. For asking me. I know it's not something anyone offers lightly, and... you've been a great friend to me. I'd be glad to be a part of this.
[Tifa feels her face flush, and she dips her head with a laugh.]
Couldn't imagine the day without you. You were my first friend here... It feels right.
[She can't even imagine her life in Reverein without her now. It's thanks to her that Tifa even thought to learn how to fight with other things besides her fists, and she's well on her way to that, thanks to her too. As far as she knows, she owes Kaine a lot.]
[Color creeps into her face; it's definitely not the first time Tifa has made her blush, and she's sure it won't be the last. Not many people are capable of it, but Tifa manages to do it pretty damn consistently.]
Yeah? Was I?
[They'd both been here right at the start. It makes sense, especially because...]
You were mine, too. You know there's no way in hell I'm gonna miss out on your big day. I'll drag the old man, too.
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[There's something to be said about the "normalcy" that comes with living here, or the kind that she's gotten used to. It's odd in its own way simply by being a completely different world than her own but looking at it in comparison to a lot of different worlds she's sure are out there, including her own, this could be the "normal" life a lot of people yearn for but can't have.
So, it's far from silly to want to enjoy and take advantage of that, she thinks.]
My sword arm's not going anywhere, though. Never hurts to take breaks now and then either, and fishing's a good skill to have.
[Proud of you, girl!
And Tifa won't let those skills slip! To make sure of it, she's been practicing on her own time.]
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[Her smile turns just a touch sheepish, as it so often does when she mentions her companion from back home, despite her best efforts. It's been difficult to stay thorny in this place, especially as more and more people have proven to her that she doesn't have to— Tifa chief among them.
It's a nice change, really, and yet still surreal. Difficult to believe it's been almost a year of living like this now. When this all started, she would never have guessed that it would last so long.]
So, what did you wanna talk to me about?
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Which is good, because Kaine does a great job of moving the conversation back on its original track. Not that she wouldn't love to hear more about what she's been up to, but... Tifa did call her out here for a reason, and now it's her turn to become sheepish with a flush rising in her cheeks.]
Oh. That. [Pretending she's completely forgotten about it.] I guess there was something. Well...
[Her arms wrap around herself then, and the charms dangling around her neck tumble across her chest when she takes in a deep breath to prepare herself, and breaks the news on an exhale.]
I... I'm getting married...
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Slowly, her smile blooms a little bit wider, still reserved but bearing genuine warmth.]
To Eustace? You guys decided that's what you want, huh?
[She folds her arms in front of her, that smile of hers turning into a genuine smirk as she tips her head to one side.]
Congratulations. He must make you real happy— I know you wouldn't stand for anything less. You deserve this.
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So much that she's stepping up to her and wrapping her arms around her, pulling her into a hug.]
Thank you.
[And she holds her there for a beat or two longer before she pulls back and takes Kaine's hands in hers.]
I want you to be a part of it, too.
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She's smiling when they both pull back, then gives a startled look downwards as Tifa takes both of her hands before looking back up, searching her friend's face.]
You want me to...? I mean, I'd be happy to, but how?
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What do you mean, how?
[Not that Tifa really knows what it means to be a bridesmaid either. She simply wants her to be because she means a lot to Tifa, and those who do, she wants them to be at her side through all of it. That's what it means, right?]
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[And, given how small weddings tend to be in her own world...
Well, let's just say she's not familiar with the concept of bridesmaids.]
Sorry, don't have a lot of experience with this kind of thing. Not really strong in the decorating area, either.
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To be honest, I don't really know either.
[She just knows that the bridesmaids that the bride picks are meant to be important to her. The people she calls her closest, most cherished friends.]
... But I think it'll be more fun figuring this all out together, yeah?
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I definitely think you're right about that.
[She exhales, dropping a hand to rest against her hip.]
Even if I think I might be a strange choice for this kind of thing, if it wasn't obvious, I'm all in. It means a lot that... I mean— thank you. For asking me. I know it's not something anyone offers lightly, and... you've been a great friend to me. I'd be glad to be a part of this.
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Couldn't imagine the day without you. You were my first friend here... It feels right.
[She can't even imagine her life in Reverein without her now. It's thanks to her that Tifa even thought to learn how to fight with other things besides her fists, and she's well on her way to that, thanks to her too. As far as she knows, she owes Kaine a lot.]
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Yeah? Was I?
[They'd both been here right at the start. It makes sense, especially because...]
You were mine, too. You know there's no way in hell I'm gonna miss out on your big day. I'll drag the old man, too.
and this one too!
Don't you worry. I've already got that covered...
[Bouncing on the balls of her feet, her hands fold behind her back, and there's a glint of fond mischief in her eyes.]
But keep that a secret.
wrapped! 🎀
[She'd love to see what Tifa has in store for Nier. Her grin pulls to one side, and she taps her own index finger against her own lips.]
I won't tell a damn soul. My lips are sealed.