SUSPICION by Kiraya

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isclaimer: Final Fantasy VII and all associated symbols and characters are the exclusive property of Square Enix and their associates.

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"I don't trust you," Tifa told him bluntly, watching him warily from behind the bar.

"In all honesty, Ms. Lockhart," Sephiroth replied, "I'm not sure I trust myself." He looked away. "I cannot understand why they would choose to bring a dangerous madman back to life…"

Tifa paused at that, the tirade she'd nearly begun fizzling as the former SOLDIER gave voice to her own opinion. The others she could understand — seeing Aeris again was wonderful, and they had all easily come to like Zack, but… why Sephiroth?

"Because everyone deserves a second chance," said Aeris, from the doorway.

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12 May 2008.