Drabble #83: Jewel
Summary:
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It was a strange question that had taken him by surprise.
"What's most precious to you?"
Marlene waited patiently for his answer, staring intently. Cloud shuddered involuntarily as he remembered being asked that same question days before as he had fought Sephiroth. But though Sephiroth was seeking to steal whatever was precious to him, Cloud knew Marlene was just genuinely curious.
"Does money matter?" she pressed. "Or jewels?"
"No," he replied, allowing a small smile at her antics. She put on an expression of thought before speaking again.
"Strength?"
"Nope."
"Family?"
He remained silent for a moment before giving a small nod. Marlene tilted her head to the side and narrowed her eyes at him thoughtfully. He sensed her confusion and explained. "Tifa, Denzel and you are very precious to me but there's something else."
"Sister," she stated, a knowing smile on her lips. "Your memorys of her are most precious to you aren't they?"
"More precious than jewels," he replied, ruffling her hair playfully.