To: Sephiroth [Back Dated: April 27th]

[greenmagick]

[Tempest takes a long time to bring this directly to Sephiroth which is why it arrives even later than the day Terra sends it. Tempest doesn't appear to be happy but she says she will wait until she returns with a reply so Spencer doesn't have to fly all that way.]


Sephiroth,

I am sorry this is late but I have taken the time to work through my own thoughts.

I don’t claim to understand the dream we shared or what happened in it. I don’t even know who I am or what I will become. Maybe, that’s something you can relate too? I’ve been told time and time again that I have a choice; that I can become who I want and that the past and future don’t dictate who I am. I don’t know if I truly believe this or not but I hope you do.

You are one of the few that has been willing to listen to me, the one who’s taken the time to let me speak my thoughts even when I was unsure. I can’t tell you much of anything that you don’t already know but I think I know a little more now. I know about some of these feelings that have been growing in my chest. It’s warm and unfamiliar but I don’t hate it. It’s something I feel when you’re around. I think it’s comfortable. I wish I could describe it better but I know it’s good and I know it must mean something.

It isn’t just because you had helped me or just because of the dream. I won’t pretend that I understand but I want to be strong. Before I knew it you and Tempest; you became my strength.

I would like to meet again. Even if we just sit in silence. I don’t mind. I enjoy the silence when I am not alone. I want you to be yourself whoever you chose for that to be.

This is what I’ve decided.

Sincerely,

Terra Branford

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[shinrasfinest]

[It doesn't half get a few weird looks having two moogles hanging around his bedside in the early evening at the barracks while Sephiroth reads the letter. Tempest and Spencer both had to wait for him to get back from his turn in the showers first too!

He read it once, looked over Tempest curiously and then back to the letter again. Terra wanted a reply...right now? There was a lot for him to think about with regards to how he...there is no way he could just ignore it and send Tempest away, yet at the same time-

Spencer retires to his mog-bunk nearby before Tempest is handed the reply. It's probably best that she wait til morning to head back though.]

Terra,

I understood too much of that dream. As hypocritical as it reads given all of the advise I have given to you; the past here, my future there, somethings cannot be ignored.

I am glad that you have found some small measure of happiness in my company but now you must take that warm, comfortable feeling and inspire it in others, much like you do Tempest. Your strength will grow ten-fold in that way.

I will not allow you to let me control you, knowing what I know about your own history.

This decision will be for the best, ultimately.

~Sephiroth

Mary 1st

[greenmagick]

[Tempest still delivers this letter but to Spencer and then promptly leaves.]

Sephiroth,

That is logical and you are right in your accounts but...

I'm sorry.

I can't do that. I hadn't thought I had emotions but I do and I won't ignore them. I won't be controlled but I will trust my own feelings. You aren't that person.

I'm not afraid.

Sincerely,

Terra Branford

[shinrasfinest]

[There is no further reply - even after more than a week.

He does work in the military though, maybe he's just busy...]