The Reckoning: Vincent's Goodbye
Chapter IV
Tifa was behind the bar counter amusing herself listening to the various comments about Vincent ranging from his intimidating presence to the beautiful face he hid behind his veil. Tifa could not help herself from laughing at everything being said. Vincent really was a character, and she knew it. (I wonder what Vincent's doing right now… Is he surprised by my room?) Tifa did not seem to be able to get Vincent off of her mind, nor did she seem to want to. She was drawn to him, she wanted to know more about him but never thought that a possibility. She also knew Vincent was distant, and that his stoic nature would quite possibly keep him from growing close to anyone. Even still, Tifa had hope.
Cloud walked down the stairs in a bit of a hurry, looking pale and shaking. "Tifa…"
"Yes Cloud? What is it?"
Cloud paused long enough to think about what Vincent had said, each word slowly passing through his mind. "Nevermind, it's nothing. Vincent seems to be feeling uncomfortable, or different than other times. I wonder what is going on."
(I bet it was what I said…) "I don't know Cloud. Just give him time; I am sure that Vincent will be fine." (Or at least I hope…)
"Let's hope so. I'm going to go check out the weapon shop, and see if anything new has arrived. I'll be back later."
"Bye Cloud." (First Vincent acts strange, now Cloud? What's going on? Oh well, its midnight, I guess I may as well go check on him. I hope he hasn't messed my room up too much.) Tifa made her way through the nearly empty bar and started heading up stairs. She walked quietly down to her door and looked through the keyhole to see if she could tell what Vincent was doing. An unexpected surprise…