Rufus Shinra is lying on his bed, looking thin from never eating

Tifa Lockheart leans in the doorframe... watching Rufus... still covered in Aeris' blood

Rufus Shinra looks like he doesn't want to be sleeping, but can't wake up either

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "Aeris is gone... who do I turn to now? You? "

Rufus Shinra is trying to wake up; ... he looks thin and pale ...especially in this light. Does not look good at all

Tifa Lockheart sits on the bed next to Rufus... and looks at him

Rufus Shinra is trying to wake up

Tifa Lockheart says, "I have to figure out how to get you to eat... and stop neglecting yourself..."

Rufus Shinra says, "mmmm"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Rufus... wake up if you're able please"

Rufus Shinra struggles to wake up

Rufus Shinra says, "...trying"

Tifa Lockheart pinches Rufus a few times... but wonders if he can even feel it....

Rufus Shinra slowly opens an eye

Rufus Shinra says, "What... happened to you?"

Tifa Lockheart frowns

Tifa Lockheart says, "Nothing.... Its what happened to Aeris..."

Rufus Shinra says, "... what... happened?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "She's dead"

Rufus Shinra says, "how?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Sephiroth... she was using her "Useless" Materia to try and stop him..."

Rufus Shinra says, "oh.... This is not good"

Rufus Shinra struggles to sit up, but is too weak

Tifa Lockheart rolls her eyes and Helps Rufus sit up

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now... are you going to be a good boy and eat?"

Rufus Shinra leans his back on the wall

Rufus Shinra says, "eat? Why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Look at yourself1"

Rufus Shinra sighs

Tifa Lockheart picks up Rufus' arm and shows him how her fingers can encircle his wrist

Rufus Shinra looks at his rather bony wrist

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now... you have to start taking care of yourself"

Rufus Shinra looks down. Seems to say without words 'why should I? I don't want to.... '

Tifa Lockheart lifts Rufus' chin and glares into his eyes

Tifa Lockheart says, "You have to help me... You are all that is left... Barret and Red are missing.... "

Rufus Shinra says, "me?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes.... Aeris is dead... and Cloud.... Cloud... is.... The enemy now..."

Rufus Shinra sighs again

Tifa Lockheart says, "Perhaps we can save Cloud..."

Rufus Shinra shakes his head

Rufus Shinra says, "he loves Sephiroth"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Maybe he's just confused..."

Rufus Shinra says, "no... There is no confusion for him..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "We gotta convince him that Sephiroth is wrong..."

Rufus Shinra says, "he will not care"

Tifa Lockheart sighs... realizing Rufus is probably right

Rufus Shinra flicks his hair back

Tifa Lockheart says, "The Turks haven't made a peep yet... he's well hidden... he wasn't with Sephiroth when he killed Aeris"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Rufus-sama... has anyone ever loved you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Rufus Shinra sighs again

Rufus Shinra says, "no..... No matter what I did.... No one cared that way about me..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Never?"

Rufus Shinra says, "never...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "poor man... no wonder you don't want to live"

Rufus Shinra sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart ruffles Rufus' hair

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now what would you like to eat?"

Rufus Shinra sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "I still do not care for food...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Don't make me en-tube you..."

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "What did you eat when you were little"

Rufus Shinra looks at her

Rufus Shinra says, "I don't know ... I wasn't fed much unless my mom was there"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well did she ever cook for you or anything?"

Rufus Shinra says, "... cook? We had people to take care of that "

Tifa Lockheart frowns

Tifa Lockheart says, "C'mon Rufus throw me a bone... Im trying to help you here"

Rufus Shinra says, "you want to help me?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes"

Rufus Shinra says, "... why?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "because... frankly... you're all I've got left"

Rufus Shinra says, "... If you put it that way, I'll eat anything.... If I eat at all"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well you can try some of my cooking... "

Rufus Shinra says, "I suppose...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I gotta clean up a bit though...."

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Rufus Shinra says, "I'll still be here it seems"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Aeris... I'll miss you... but we'll fix him..."

Rufus Shinra closes his eyes again

Tifa Lockheart leaves the room and changes... throwing her old clothes away.... Then goes to the galley to makes something for Rufus. Returns about a half an hour later.... Carrying a tray

Rufus Shinra opens his eyes, as he smells the food

Tifa Lockheart says, "Okay... if not eating is killing you.... Let's hope that eating this... wont help you towards death as well..."

Tifa Lockheart smirks and sets the Tray in Rufus' lap

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm?"

Rufus Shinra looks down at it

Tifa Lockheart says, "Don't worry... its edible. The crewman didn't die..."

Rufus Shinra says, "Tifa, I've had to ... well... eat things that are not edible...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Eew... don't wanna know"

Rufus Shinra touches the food with a finger

Tifa Lockheart says, "Its... not gonna bite you Rufus..."

Rufus Shinra puts his finger in his mouth

Tifa Lockheart smiles... hoping it tastes at least somewhat good

Rufus Shinra really does not care about taste....

Tifa Lockheart says, "Eat up... it'll make you feel better... well at least less weak"

Rufus Shinra slowly swallows the food before him. Looks at Tifa after he is done

Rufus Shinra says, "why help me?"

Tifa Lockheart doesn't want to state the real reason...

Tifa Lockheart says, "Because you need it"

Rufus Shinra says, "of all of ShinRa, ... of all the world, you are the only one who has stepped forward and..... Well...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "That's what Im all about really Rufus... its why I joined Avalanche... I want to help people..."

Rufus Shinra says, "oh. No one has ever wanted to help me"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Did you push them away?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no, just no one ever has"

Tifa Lockheart says, "It's hard to push me away... Im too stupid to realize when Im not wanted..."

Rufus Shinra says, "oh. You don't seem that stupid. Just stubborn"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Cloud.... It took sephiroth to tell me Cloud wasn't interested...."

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now... I have to find someone else.... To try and love.... I've messed up twice"

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Tifa Lockheart looks at Rufus

Tifa Lockheart says, "Should I try again?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I am not the one to ask ... I've never been loved.... Or been able to love..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I've tried... but... well... I don't know if anyone has ever really loved me back. It's hard to judge if someone loves you... especially since.... Love is undefined..."

Rufus Shinra says, "... I just know I was not loved"

Rufus Shinra his eyes.... All the pain he carries in them

Tifa Lockheart takes the Tray from Rufus' lap

Tifa Lockheart says, "Would you like... me to try?"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "No one has ever loved you...may I try?"

Rufus Shinra looks at her, a look of shock spreading over his face. Blinks

Tifa Lockheart frowns

Tifa Lockheart says, "You're probably not at all interested anyway...."

Rufus Shinra is still looking shocked

Tifa Lockheart says, "What's with that look on your face?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no one ... has ever..."

Tifa Lockheart smiles faintly

Rufus Shinra the emptiness has been replaced by shock...

Tifa Lockheart gently picks up Rufus' hand and holds it

Tifa Lockheart says, "So... will you let me?"

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Rufus Shinra can't say it, but his eyes look like they are pleading with her for this not to be a dyeing dream....

Tifa Lockheart says, "You feeling any better now that you've eaten?"

Rufus Shinra says, "um ... yes"

Tifa Lockheart smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "My cooking didn't kill you"

Rufus Shinra says, "no cooking can"

Rufus Shinra holds her hand, now that he's noticed

Tifa Lockheart says, "Heh... you haven't eaten Slum food then I guess"

Rufus Shinra says, "I've eaten what I could"

Tifa Lockheart smiles now that Rufus is actually actively holding her hand...

Rufus Shinra looks at her as if to say... 'Have I changed? I feel different...'

Tifa Lockheart says, "See.... You aren't totally dead in there"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmmm, I was..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Hmm... And I brought you back?"

Rufus Shinra his eyes take on a child look the innocent look.... Something he's never known

Rufus Shinra says, "you...."

Tifa Lockheart uses her other hand to gently turn Rufus' face towards her all the way, and kisses him softly

Tifa Lockheart says, "I..."

Rufus Shinra is more surprised

Rufus Shinra says, "you..."

Rufus Shinra pulls her to him and does something he has not done in 21 years... cries

Tifa Lockheart is surprised by this... but holds Rufus close.... Knowing he needs to cry

Rufus Shinra sobs from all that he's ever felt in his life

Tifa Lockheart doesn't try to hush Rufus... just holds him.... Letting him cry...

Tifa Lockheart says, "you needed this so bad Rufus... Im glad Im here for you now... "

Rufus Shinra holds her tightly, sobbing on her shoulder. Doesn't stop for a long time. When he does, he's still pressed to her shoulder

Tifa Lockheart turns her head slightly... and whispers "Do you want this?" in Rufus' ear

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Do you want my love?"

Rufus Shinra holds her tighter as if to say 'yes'

Tifa Lockheart thinks to herself that she can't let this one die or be stolen away....

Rufus Shinra her shoulder is soaked and he has his head resting there

Tifa Lockheart sighs... trying to imagine how Rufus must have felt as a child.... But finds it... impossible to even fathom

Rufus Shinra has his arms looped around her back

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'll take care of you... I'll be the love you never had.... Don't worry... I won't leave unless I get killed.... Even then..."

Rufus Shinra has a child-like aura about him at the moment. Holds her even tighter. Lays back, taking her with him

Tifa Lockheart smiles at Rufus

Tifa Lockheart says, "I didn't put you into shock did I?"

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm?"

Rufus Shinra smiles a little, ... never smiled before....

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well... you looked surprised when I kissed you... I thought I had overloaded your brain or something"

Rufus Shinra says, "well ... uh..."

Tifa Lockheart says, "No?"

Rufus Shinra just looks at her"

Tifa Lockheart says, "You ever had any relationships? I mean... real ones?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no, not with anyone"

Tifa Lockheart says, "wow...."

Tifa Lockheart traces her fingers along Rufus' face

Tifa Lockheart says, "You've never been touched by a woman that way either then..."

Rufus Shinra breathes, his eyes watching her fingers

Rufus Shinra says, "no.... not by a woman..."

Tifa Lockheart finds Rufus' newness to this.... Kinda... exiting

Tifa Lockheart says, "Do I intimidate... or do anything for you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "..."

Rufus Shinra blinks and seems confused

Tifa Lockheart gently begins to unbutton Rufus' jacket

Tifa Lockheart says, "Stop me if I scare you... or make you uncomfortable"

Rufus Shinra breathes, but does not stop her

Tifa Lockheart slips her hand into Rufus' shirt... wincing slightly as her hand brushes along scars she's never seen... but knew were most likely there

Rufus Shinra breathes sharply, but does not protest at all

Tifa Lockheart says, "How's it feel?"

Rufus Shinra says, "... I... I'm at a loss for words...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "Oh.... Speechless.... Heh"

Tifa Lockheart continues.... Trying however not to move too fast

Rufus Shinra still has his arms firmly locked around her back. Moves his hands apart and holds her with them spaced out

Tifa Lockheart kisses Rufus again... smiling due to the fact that she actually got a reaction

Rufus Shinra does something that even shocks himself, kisses her back

Tifa Lockheart says, "so... there's some life in you yet..."

Rufus Shinra says, "It seems so"

Tifa Lockheart says, "I wonder... have I gotten over Aeris too quickly? Do I seem shallow?"

Rufus Shinra says, "no"

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "This may not be a good time to talk about this.... But what do we do about Sephiroth?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I do not know"

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "We might be all dead then.... Let's enjoy it while it lasts"

Rufus Shinra says, "I suppose"

Tifa Lockheart smiles... yet winces as she runs her fingers along Rufus' painfully thin chest

Rufus Shinra smiles a little again

Tifa Lockheart says, "We gotta fatten you up a little...."

Rufus Shinra says, "hmm, not too fat... "

Tifa Lockheart says, "No no... *Knows who Rufus must be thinking about* Never like that... but so you don't look like your gonna blow over in the wind"

Rufus Shinra chuckles

Rufus Shinra says, "ok, sounds reasonable"

Tifa Lockheart says, "And enough that I don't feel like Im gonna shatter your bones by hugging you"

Rufus Shinra continues to chuckle, getting an odd smile... something his face never used to see

Tifa Lockheart smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now I've got you laughing... did I accidentally slip something into your food?"

Rufus Shinra rubs her back gently

Tifa Lockheart says, "Mmm... Now that feels good...."

Rufus Shinra says, "really?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes. To tell you the truth... I haven't been touched much before... at least not that way...."

Rufus Shinra blinks

Rufus Shinra says, "oh"

Rufus Shinra continues to rub her back

Tifa Lockheart sighs and relaxes... thoroughly enjoying this

Rufus Shinra smiles a little more

Tifa Lockheart says, "Where'd you learn to be that.... Gentle?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I always have been.... I never learned it"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Even through all of that abuse?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Rufus Shinra looks up at her, his Mako blue eyes flashing

Tifa Lockheart says, "You're eyes... I told Aeris I thought you were cute... I didn't think... "

Rufus Shinra says, "you... think I'm cute?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yeah... why wouldn't I?"

Rufus Shinra says, "oh... nothing I guess"

Tifa Lockheart says, "And the way you always flick your hair back... its too kawaii!"

Rufus Shinra chuckles and rubs her back again

Tifa Lockheart closes her eyes.... Smiling blissfully

Rufus Shinra has always been good with his hands. Gently massages her back

Tifa Lockheart says, "makes the sadness melt away.... At least... mine...."

Tifa Lockheart sighs deeply...

Rufus Shinra smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "You're gonna put me to sleep..."

Rufus Shinra says, "oh?"

Rufus Shinra takes his hands away

Tifa Lockheart says, "It's not a bad thing you know"

Rufus Shinra says, "really?"

Tifa Lockheart begins to Rub Rufus' shoulders

Tifa Lockheart says, "You are rather naive about all of this..."

Rufus Shinra his coat and Turtleneck are rather thick

Rufus Shinra says, "am I?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "These have to come off...."

Rufus Shinra says, "oh"

Tifa Lockheart says, "sit up for a sec and let me take them off"

Rufus Shinra sits up

Tifa Lockheart pushes Rufus' jacket off... then gently tugs off his turtleneck as well

Tifa Lockheart says, "Wow... you're nothing but skin and bones....

Rufus Shinra shakes his hair out once his turtleneck comes off

Rufus Shinra says, "well, that's what happens if you don't eat for a long time"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Well you are going to eat now correct?"

Rufus Shinra says, "I suppose"

Tifa Lockheart peers at Rufus for a moment

Tifa Lockheart says, "Suppose?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah, well, I've never been to good at getting food on my own seeing I was locked away much of the time...."

Tifa Lockheart says, "I'll make sure you're fed"

Rufus Shinra says, "alright"

Tifa Lockheart says, "How long did it take you to stop feeling it Rufus?"

Rufus Shinra says, "feeling what?"

Tifa Lockheart traces her fingers along a few of his scars...wondering if that was a bad question to ask

Rufus Shinra says, "oh... I don't know... I can't remember now..."

Tifa Lockheart leans over and begins to kiss along Rufus' chest

Rufus Shinra breathes sharply as she does so

Tifa Lockheart says, "You are very new to this... aren't you? "

Rufus Shinra says, "to... uh, this... but...well...."

Tifa Lockheart kisses along his neck then bites gently...

Rufus Shinra clenches his teeth, breathing sharply from the attention

Tifa Lockheart stops and looks at Rufus

Tifa Lockheart says, "Is this bothering you?"

Rufus Shinra says, "n-no.... It's not bothering me"

Tifa Lockheart kisses Rufus... and slides herself into his lap

Rufus Shinra kisses back, drawing his arms back around her

Tifa Lockheart says, "Are you enjoying this at least?"

Rufus Shinra breathes

Rufus Shinra says, "yes..."

Tifa Lockheart pushes Rufus' errant strand of hair out of his face for him

Rufus Shinra smiles

Tifa Lockheart o O (How come everyone gets to sleep with cloud but me? )

Rufus Shinra rubs her back gently again

Tifa Lockheart explores Rufus's upper body with her hands

Rufus Shinra breaths sharply as her hands caress him

Tifa Lockheart smiles evilly and slides her hands down to Rufus' waist

Rufus Shinra breathes heavily still, but moves his hands up to her shoulders

Tifa Lockheart says, "may I?"

Rufus Shinra says, "g-go ahead..."

Tifa Lockheart slips her hands down into Rufus' pants... and allows them to brush teasingly against his groin

Rufus Shinra gasps, leaning his head back, seeming to get aroused

Tifa Lockheart wonders if she is being mean at all.... Since she is sort of taking advantage of the situation

Rufus Shinra pulls slightly on the straps of her shoulders

Tifa Lockheart smirks and slips off her shirt... even if that's not what Rufus wanted....

Rufus Shinra stares for a few moments, seeing how he'd try to ignore any naked women he came across before... even though Tifa is only half naked at the moment

Tifa Lockheart smiles and Strokes Rufus gently...

Tifa Lockheart says, "Don't tell me you've never seen a naked woman before?"

Rufus Shinra breathes sharply at her touch

Rufus Shinra says, "um ... well..."

Rufus Shinra massages her shoulders gently

Tifa Lockheart slips her hands out of Rufus' pants... then takes his hands in her own and moves them down to her chest

Rufus Shinra breathes again as he touches her. Touches her gently, very used to the feel

Tifa Lockheart says, "What's going on in your head?"

Rufus Shinra says, "not sure...."

Rufus Shinra cups one hand under her right breast and gently strokes it with his thumb

Tifa Lockheart closes her eyes and makes a soft contented sound

Rufus Shinra continues to do that, a strange look on his face

Tifa Lockheart opens her eyes again and looks at Rufus

Rufus Shinra looks back at her eyes

Tifa Lockheart smiles

Tifa Lockheart says, "You don't look empty anymore"

Rufus Shinra says, "That's good"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Now what next..."

Rufus Shinra says, "I don't know"

Rufus Shinra is still massaging her breast

Tifa Lockheart tugs on Rufus' pants

Tifa Lockheart says, "How bout those come off?"

Rufus Shinra says, "... ok"

Rufus Shinra slips his free hand around to her back and holds it there

Tifa Lockheart begins to work on getting Rufus' pants off

Rufus Shinra has his shoes on ... feels her back under the palm of his hand, marveling at it

Tifa Lockheart grumbles and pries Rufus' shoes off

Rufus Shinra chuckles lightly

Tifa Lockheart finally manages to get Rufus's clothing all off... and looks him over

Rufus Shinra has an odd feeling creep over him, since he's lying naked on a bed. Looks up, and part of him is still trying to get over the shock that it is a half naked woman over him, and not something else

Tifa Lockheart says, "Y'know Rufus... you're supposed to be dominant here... do I have to do everything myself? *Smirks*"

Rufus Shinra says, "umm..."

Rufus Shinra gives her a shy grin

Tifa Lockheart says, "Oh please? You don't know what to do?"

Rufus Shinra says, "umm"

Rufus Shinra his cheeks start to get a little red

Tifa Lockheart sighs

Tifa Lockheart says, "Im corrupting you ... or something"

Rufus Shinra says, "oh?"

Tifa Lockheart removes the rest of her clothing for convenience.... And stretches out.... Curling up against Rufus, one of her legs draped over his possessively

Rufus Shinra shivers, seeing he has never been touched like this before

Tifa Lockheart strokes her fingers along Rufus' chest.... Smiling... and enjoying the feel of his body against hers

Tifa Lockheart says, "We don't have to do anything... that you don't want to do"

Rufus Shinra says, "alright"

Rufus Shinra closes his eyes as he soaks up the feeling of her body pressing against his. Seems to like it

Tifa Lockheart sighs and cuddles against her new attempt at romance

Rufus Shinra puts his arms around her

Tifa Lockheart closes her eyes and thinks about spending the rest of her life with this man.... But is somewhat depressed by the fact that it doesn't promise to be a very long life.... Especially with Sephiroth's insanity

Rufus Shinra rubs her back again. Looks at her in wonder

Tifa Lockheart caresses Rufus' body again.... Enjoying the feeling of it

Rufus Shinra smiles as pleasant sensations tingle down him. Traces the line of her back with his fingers

Tifa Lockheart makes a muffled sound as Rufus' touch excites her very much

Rufus Shinra continues to trace her back. His fingers rub her spine gently

Tifa Lockheart twitches and moans slightly from Rufus' touch

Rufus Shinra says, "that good?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "Yes.... "

Rufus Shinra says, "cool"

Tifa Lockheart nuzzles at Rufus' neck

Rufus Shinra smiles. His hands move all the way down her back

Tifa Lockheart says, "Mmmm.... "

Tifa Lockheart kisses Rufus ... enjoying his flavor immensely

Rufus Shinra kisses her back, his hand resting at the bottom end of her spine

Tifa Lockheart continues the kiss.... Reveling in it

Rufus Shinra moves his other hand back up to the back of her head. Keeps the kiss going, holding the back of her head

Tifa Lockheart wraps her arms around Rufus... pressing herself tightly against him

Rufus Shinra his body quivers as she presses into him tighter

Tifa Lockheart tweaks one of Rufus' nipples

Rufus Shinra says, "mm, what was that for?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "For fun"

Rufus Shinra smiles and tries to do that to her

Tifa Lockheart squeaks

Rufus Shinra kisses Tifa suddenly

Tifa Lockheart raises an eyebrow... but smiles at Rufus

Tifa Lockheart says, "So I see you're getting used to me?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yeah... it seems"

Tifa Lockheart tickles Rufus' groin

Rufus Shinra breathes sharply, letting out a short, gasping, and moan

Rufus Shinra says, "mmm"

Tifa Lockheart smiles, and continues.... Beginning to caress a bit....

Rufus Shinra closes his eyes, breathing rapidly and moaning a bit... sort of whimpering

Tifa Lockheart stops

Rufus Shinra moves his hands down her back all the way, not sure what to do

Tifa Lockheart says, "Im sorry.... "

Rufus Shinra says, "I-t's ok"

Tifa Lockheart returns to doing what she was doing

Rufus Shinra says, "mmm"

Rufus Shinra runs his hands over her bottom. Caresses her gently

Tifa Lockheart says, "is it different?"

Rufus Shinra says, "yes"

Tifa Lockheart says, "How so?"

Rufus Shinra says, "It just... is"

Rufus Shinra kisses her again

Rufus Shinra says, "so, no what?"

Tifa Lockheart says, "We can just cuddle Rufus... if you don't wanna do anything else"