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Resuming his following, he shrugged. "The former...you are able to see, after all." He glanced around, but not seeing anything more to shoot at, he continued on in relative silence.

Kaizer looked through his window at Aerith as he gave a nod and opened the passenger side door for her to get in. The front seat could seat three people and Kaizer usually had the females sit up front to have a little more protection.

"Ya gotta get in the middle though Aerith. Tifa is coming along as well. And dear Ifrit, make sure you buckle up."

He said with a slightly demented laugh afterwards. Kaizer was really reckless when he drove. Especially when he had to get somewhere soon.
Grenz, however, was still in the bar as he spoke again to let Tifa be aware of what Kaizer does.

"Miss Lockhart and Cloud, I do need to let you be aware now that my boss is rather...Crazy. When he drives. That's why you'll need to sit up front Miss Lockhart and you need to be in the back, Cloud. And do buckle up Miss Lockhart."

Grenz turned and walked out of the bar as he made a slight dash and a jump as he landed into the back of the truck. Sitting down, he gave a nod to Raven as Grenz buckled himself in. Raven gave a wild grin.

"You know this is going to be the fastest he is ever going to go right? He is really excited and wants to get back to his ship. Hold on even tighter then usual, dude."

Tifa nodded towards Cloud, her hair swaying with her movements, "I have everything, I'm ready when you are." On the outside, she held a calm and collected disposition, acting as if she had done this a thousand times. On the inside, Tifa was jumping up and down like a little school girl who had just recieved an A+ on a test. She was so excited, and she hoped that her excitement wasn't just her imagination. She prayed that this trip would be an enjoyable one.

When Grenz spoke up, Tifa, turned her attention towards him, listening to his words carefully. She sighed to herself a bit. Great, a crazy driver. Oh well, maybe it wouldnt turn out as bad as she percieved. She'd just have to remember to buckle her seatbelt. The young woman nodded, "Alright, I understand." With that, Tifa turned towards the bar doors, beginning to take her leave as she headed outside. She smiled at Cloud, who graciously held the door open like a gentleman. A small giggle elicted from the young woman as she now stepped outside.

Her eyes wandered around the area a bit until she spotted a familiar flower girl standing by a truck. Tifa gave a weak smile, assuming that Aerith was coming along for the ride too. Though traveling with both her and Cloud brought back a few unwanted memories, she still was happy that she got to spend time with the both of them now, at least. Tifa walked towards the truck, her shoes patting softly against the pavement as she made her way next to Aerith. She turned to face the flower girl, asking her a question just to reassure herself that she would be joining them, "You're coming along too, right?"

Cloud let the door close behind him once Tifa was outside. He walked down from the steps,before his boots touched the ground with a soft thud.With eatch of his movements, they could hear the gentle sounds of metal chiming,and the soft sqweeking sound of the leather straps that held Ultima weapon sounded.He knew he wasn't going to be able to sit in the truck with his weapon on,so he quickly unsheathed the large sword. Just where would he put it now?

Cloud walked over to the small group, stepping back over to Kaizer,who aparently was the leader of the group. "Just where do we put our weapons? If this ride is going to be as harsh as you say..I dont think it would be safe putting them inside with everyone else.How about the back of the truck?"

Aerith turned her atention upwards as Tifa came outside and spoke to her.She smiled gently,noding. "Of course! I wouldn't miss it. It will be like old times, right? Almost everyone is together..I've hoped for a chance like this for so long..As im sure you have!"

Hearing Grenz words, she blinked. Tifa should probably get in first,Seeing as Grenz told he to be in the middle.She didn't know why it had to be that way, but she might as well listen.Then she heard his next words.He just had to mention Ariel was there daughter,didn't he? She was saveing that for another time to tell Tifa.But,it wasn't his fault, she didn't tell him not to say anything.She was just worryed how Tifa was going to take such news.Or maybe she didn't hear! Thats it,she didn't hear! At least,thats what she was hopeing for.

This might of been a very quiet trip, Aerith thought. Though this was just not how she wanted it to go, Not at all.Sighing heaveyly, the young cetra glanced at Tifa. What could she possibly say to her now? Was there -anything- to say?! Aerith tryed franticly to think of something,anything..but there was nothing that wanted to come to the cetra's frantic mind.

When Tifa finally broke the awkward silence with her quiet words,and got into the truck, Aerith slowly followed inside after her.She didn't say a word,though handed Cloud her staff to set in the back of the truck with his own weapon.She took her seat in the middle as she was instructed,before helping Ariel inside as well.She might of been a little to old to sit on Aeriths lap,but to be safe it was all she could think of.They didn't quite know how the driver was really going to be.

Cloud moved to take his seat in the back,the both ever so silent. Cloud would have to talk to Tifa eventually,when they got some time alone, At least to explane what was happening, and why they had a daughter here.Right now, would not be the best time to explane matters.

The young woman sat for an elongated period of time, just...thinking. Her expression was rather downcast as she glanced downwards, not making the slightest movement or sound. She should have been happy for Aerith and Cloud, she really should have. They were her best friends. But somehow, she couldnt help but feel a bit... rejected. She had always wanted to tell Cloud, to tell him how she truly felt. It was probably as broad as pure daylight now as to what her feelings were for him, but it was too late. She was never able to say it. She just couldnt bring herself to say it. All those fears and 'what ifs' locked her love away, and now she mentally kicked herself. She had her chance, and she ruined it. She ruined it, it was over.

At that moment, Tifa began to tremble slightly, a cold shiver shooting up her spine. She kept herself from looking over at Aerith's child, not wanting to even see what traits she had of her father. It would be just her luck that he would have those exact same icy cerulean pools, like her fath--she dared not finish that thought. She couldnt take it. Tifa quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and climbed out of the truck through the passenger door. Without uttering a vowel, Tifa slowly began walking in the opposite direction of the truck. And her slow walk turned into a trot, which then turned into a jog. Before she knew it, she was running away from the group, tears streaming from her eyes, sparkling like shards of broken crystal as they flew into the air. She needed to get away, she needed some fresh air.

The young woman found herself within a small part of the city, not too far off from the 7th Heaven, where she had left her group. She spied a small alleyway, a few boxes scattered about. She sniffled slightly, making her way into the alleyway. Tifa seated herself among one of the large wooden crates, curling her knees up to her chest, her arms wrapping themselves around her legs tightly. The brunette sniffled again, bowing her head in shame. Why was she crying? There was no point in tears now. With a heavy sigh, she continued to sit in solitude, the gentle breeze toying with her hair in its current.

The downcast brunette had been lost within her thoughts for the past few minutes, havent moved or budged since she seated herself. She tried to pick up the broken pieces of her heart to mend them together like she always did, but it just wasnt working this time. She was just a mess.

An all too familiar voice whispered her name, which caused her to turn her head away slightly, her hair falling infront of her eyes. Streams of tears could still be seen trailing down her face, falling onto the hard concrete pavement below. Her voice was a bit choked up as she sniffled, "Don't look at me..." Her entire body began to tremble slightly, and she wasnt sure if it was because she was nervous, upset, or maybe both. She took in a deep breath, trying to calm herself as Cloud stood in her prescence. She hated the fact that he had to see her like this. She was always seen as the happy, calm, collected girl who worked at the 7th Heaven bar. Now, she didnt even know what they saw her as. Why couldnt she just keep her heart locked away... Maybe things would have been better off then.