Author's notes: A note to Cid. Angst. The conversation referenced happened only in my mind.

Disclaimer: Why must we go through this every single time? For the last time I DO NOT OWN FF so, please stop suing me!

A Note To Cid

Dearest Cid,

You know you really are my favourite chain-smoking pilot, not that I know any others. I really respect you, I love you like the uncle I never had. I'm sorry, sorry for being so weak, for being so useless. I really did try my best, but I just can't take this anymore. I can't take this black-hole in my weathered soul. I'm truly sorry for being so selfish, I wish I was stronger. I know what you're thinking, 'girl you are strong' right? Yes I may be physically superior but emotionally, emotionally I'm as frail and as weak as a sick old woman. Emotionally I'm crippled and useless.

You remember what I told you after we fought Bahamut sin and the remnants? Do you remember when I told you that I thought it was all going to be fine? That Cloud was better now, that he'd let her go? Well I was wrong, either that or he really doesn't love me like you all think he does. As much as it pains me to admit it, I really do think it's the latter. Aw well, Dilly Dally Shilly Shally. Tell Shera I'll see her again sometime.

All my eternal love and endless kisses

Tifa Lockhart.