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[It had taken so little. A bodyguard and his ward, and their lives had become intertwined.

And then she died. Maybe she had taken a part of him with her, invertingly.

But now there's a chance to heal. Though...she wouldn't be surprised if he tried to sabotage his graduation in an attempt to stay with those he sp dearly loved.

But the crying done, it seemed it was time for apologizing. Aerith shook her head, and touched his cheek. A brief, assuring touch before drawing away.]

It's better then what I thought might happen.

I was worried you wouldn't let me in.

[Silly really. But they had hurt each other, badly.]