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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

ooc. I will attempt to get to the stacked up owes I have sitting waiting for replies for the last, goodness I've lost track. Sorry for the delay! 😖 Artist Cred: Contract3stone

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

"You make it hard not to stare when you do that," she giggled softly, "you look hot though want something to drink?"

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

ooc. Almost forgot that it was Sunday again. All the days bleed together lately. #SeductiveSunday

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

ooc. I have knocked out a few replies before I head out. I am so sorry I've been so absent! I still owe about 9 replies! Hang tight I'll get to them soon! Promise!

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Or were you just looking for an excuse to stay a while?" she added, eyes brightening with a quiet, knowing smile.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A breeze stirred through the petals at their feet as she leaned forward slightly, peering up at him with soft curiosity.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her tone was light, teasing, but not dismissive. More like she already knew the answer and was waiting for him to say it anyway.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

She smiled gently, but there was something thoughtful in it. "Mm..." Aerith hummed, folding her hands behind her back as she stepped a little closer, just enough to catch his gaze properly. "Not really. Were you thinking of getting into trouble without me?"

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

For a moment, she simply studied him, those tired mako-blue eyes, the quiet weight behind a question that sounded casual but never really was with him.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith tilted her head slightly as Cloud’s voice pulled her attention away from the soft sway of the flowers around them.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A pause. Then, more sincerely: "You don’t have to get close if you don’t want to. But… you don’t have to run either."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her expression softened further, almost playful now. "Besides, if I picked someone else..." She glanced around dramatically, then back at Lightning. "I think the story would lose its strength."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At the mention of the church, Aerith shook her head quickly. "Oh, you don’t need to repay me for that. It’s a church, people are supposed to rest there."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

She tilted her head, studying Lightning with gentle curiosity rather than pressure. "And I think you understand stories more than you give yourself credit for."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A small, knowing smile touched her lips. "It’s not about being the best actor. It’s just about telling a story with someone."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"But..." she added, voice lightening slightly, "you looked like you needed a break more than anyone else here."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her gaze drifted briefly toward the beach, where laughter and sunlight carried on as if the world itself had no idea what weighed on certain hearts.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to," Aerith said quietly, hands folded in front of her.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

She stepped a little closer, not rushing, not pushing, just gently closing the space Lightning seemed determined to keep.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith blinked at Lightning for a moment, clearly surprised by the immediate refusal, then softened almost at once as understanding settled in.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Looping her arm a little more comfortably with Yuffie's, Aerith giggled. "Just promise me you'll save a little of that energy for the rest of the day. We still have plenty of adventures waiting for us."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith couldn't help but laugh along, Yuffie's enthusiasm as infectious as ever. She let herself be pulled forward without protest, shaking her head with an amused smile. "I believe it," she teased, glancing sideways at her. "If coffee's afraid of anyone, it'd definitely be you."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Seeing some of the tension leave his shoulders, she let out a quiet, pleased hum. "I'll take that as a sign I made it just right." Her emerald eyes sparkled with quiet warmth as she settled into the seat across from him, content simply to keep him company in the peaceful morning silence.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith's smile softened as she watched him cradle the warm cup between his hands. She gave a small shake of her head, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "You don't have to thank me," she said gently. "Everyone deserves a warm cup of tea after waking up."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Without another word, Aerith reached over and rested her hand lightly atop his, a quiet reminder that neither of them had to carry those memories alone.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A gentle breeze stirred the flowers around them. "It reminds me that even after something is broken... life still finds a way to bloom." She looked back at Cloud, her smile warmer now. "And maybe people can too."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her eyes wandered up toward the broken ceiling of the church, where sunlight spilled through the cracks. "I think... that's why this place feels so special to me."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

She shifted a little closer until their shoulders brushed. "You've lost your home." Her voice was barely above a whisper. "I've lost mine too."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith turned toward him, offering a small, bittersweet smile. "But I do understand what it's like... wishing someone who hurt so many people was truly gone."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

There was a sadness in her voice that hadn't been there before. "I don't think people like him leave the world that easily." She hated saying it. More than that, she hated the certainty she felt.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

When he finally whispered that Sephiroth was gone, she remained quiet for a long moment. Her fingers stilled against the flowers. "...Cloud."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Then Cloud continued. As he spoke of Nibelheim, of Sephiroth, of fire and loss, Aerith's expression slowly changed. Her eyes grew distant, not because she wasn't listening, but because every word seemed to echo somewhere deep inside her.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Shinra thought we could lead them to the Promised Land. They believed if they kept studying us..." She paused, her expression tightening. "...they'd find it." Silence settled between them once more. It was not something she was going to hide from him.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Because my mother was an Ancient," she answered softly. "And... so am I." The words came quietly, carrying none of the pride others might have expected. Only acceptance.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith listened without interrupting. When Cloud asked why, her gaze lowered to the lilies between them, fingertips absentmindedly brushing across a white petal.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her hand slipped into his, intertwining their fingers with quiet certainty as the light surrounding her grew just a little brighter, a gentle defiance against the darkness trying to pull him away.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

For a moment, she closed her eyes, silently praying, not for destiny, not for the Planet, but for him. "Just one breath at a time," she whispered. "You don't have to fight him by yourself anymore."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith rested her forehead gently against his, closing the distance between them. "So stay with me."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Her thumb brushed across his cheek in a tender, grounding motion. "I know that voice is trying to convince you otherwise... but I'm here." Her own voice trembled despite her resolve. "I'm real."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The glow of holy magic gathered once more beneath her fingertips, soft and warm against his skin, pushing back against the darkness inch by inch. "You're not alone."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Don't listen to him." Her voice was quiet, yet unwavering. "He isn't here." Emerald eyes searched the mako-blue ones desperately, refusing to look anywhere else. "Look at me, Cloud."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith stepped closer without hesitation, ignoring the phantom hands brushing against her sleeves. Gently, she reached for Cloud's face, cupping his cheek and urging his gaze toward hers.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Their shrill cries clawed at the air around them, desperate to pull him back into whatever fate they refused to let go. "No..."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

But the relief vanished as quickly as it came. She saw him stagger. Saw his hand clutch at his head as the Buster Sword slipped from his grasp with a heavy clang. The whispers circled faster. Louder.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aerith's heart lurched the instant he whispered her name. "Cloud..." Relief flickered across her face, brief but real. He was still there. Beneath the pain, beneath the whispers and the weight crushing down on him, he was still fighting.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"And when we find it..." Her emerald eyes sparkled with mischief. "We'll lie in the middle of it until sunset. You can count every flower if you want." She glanced up at him with a playful smile. "I'll tell you when you lose count."

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"'Zack and Aerith's Search for the Biggest Flower Field Out There,'" she repeated with an approving nod. "I like it. It sounds like an adventure." She leaned her head lightly against his shoulder, humming contentedly.

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мαι∂єη σƒ тнє ƒℓσωєяѕ [Hiatus] @maidenoftheflowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"I think it's out there," she said quietly. "Maybe nobody's found it yet because it's waiting for the right people." Her smile returned, brighter than before.

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