[Some things start to make sense. But too...it is odd this never came up but- how can you bring it up casually? That you used someone, hurt them because you were terrified?

Looking at him now, he's still scared. He's just scared of different things now.

Aerith blew out a breath, her gaze landing on his hands.]

We should do a nail day.

[Her voice was very soft. A way of saying- she still wanted him in her life.]

I'm going to need to take some time to...process that. But thats something I can do later.

I want to be here for you, and listen. And help, if I can.