He doesn't want to do this, sure, but he knows he has to. He approaches Aerith on the third of fourth night--after he actually manages to catch a few hours of sleep at John's place and had a few warm meals. He catches her in the greenhouse, casual in a hoodie and jeans instead of his usual suit, the messenger bag with his lamp out as always.

"Aerith?" Her name first. Direct. Proof that he's not hallucinating again.