Was about to say this. Set and enforce your boundaries, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad for doing so.

There’s no shame in guarding your own peace and health.

Why I found it awkward? Mainly in how they’re positioned. I didn’t even recognize the reference until someone pointed it out because Cloud isn’t as curled up as Tifa.

I hope they try to make them a little more symmetrical if they do it again, so it’s more clear.

Just my thoughts anyway lol

Okay but those Dino nuggets in particular are pretty good lol I’ll gladly pack a toddler lunch if it’s with those.

I’ll think they’ll work it in somehow, somewhere. I just hope it’s more clearly the intention because this always hit me as a little awkward.

There are more of us out there!

The important bit is that they’re both wrong, but Jenova seizes the opportunity regardless. The mini Tifa is her “Shadow” of sorts, much like the Sephiroth on Cloud’s shoulder is his “Shadow”. It’s a part of themselves they will need to reconcile in the LSS

Haven’t seen the Ghibli film in years. May give it another go after I dig into the books. Thanks!

It’s long been on my reading list (too long) but is there any adaptation that’s also recommended?

No lie, I started tearing up watching some of the KH intros after playing Rebirth.

It all just hits different now 😭

Seems like something a Persona would try to tackle, or an avenue some derivative rpg should experiment on.

I can see dialogue options becoming a nightmare and I’d want the system to be as non-gamey as possible but that may take Disco Elysium levels of dialogue trees.

Definitely something I’d like

Don’t worry, Aerith’s got him 🥺 their fates are unavoidable, but they will find a way to be together regardless. And they’ll cover Midgar in flowers, just like they dreamed.

Trying to keep it light and positive after such a day as this, but hugging a little tighter definitely helped

My favorite version of this story has Freyr aware that by doing this, he’s destined to fall in the battle of Ragnarok.

However, his love for Gerd outweighs his caution and he sends his servant regardless.

I believe part 3 of ReTrilogy will pull from this version, Zack smiling as he sends Cloud on

Sound familiar? I believe this myth forms the foundation of Zack/Cloud/Aerith’s dynamic, with Zack passing his dream to spend more time with Aerith on to Cloud.

The Buster Sword symbolizes Zack’s honor, and Rebirth shows us that his hope and dream was to return to Midgar for Aerith.
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Freyr sees Gerd from afar and falls in love with her beauty. However, she is of the Jotunn, and he a Vanir, their enemies.

He enlists his servant Skirnir to go in his place. In exchange for this task, he gives the servant a sword and a mare to cross the ring of fire that surrounds Gerd’s home.
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I thought you made your point well b4, but I do appreciate the clarification. Considering how easy it was to get the HA version, I think you’re right that it’ll be static this time around.

This is super useful, thank you!