Happy Birthday, Aerith

Aerith: (affectionate smile) Hei!

Aren: (soft smile) Hei, hun. Happy birthday. How’s your day been?

Aerith: (mischievous smirk) Better than being in 7th Heaven, and it’s all thanks to you.

Aren: It sucks I couldn’t be there in full presence with you.

Aerith: (pouty face) I know. If it makes you feel any better I wish you were with me just as much.

Aren: Do you have a problem with me making cheeseburgers for dinner?

Aerith: Now why would I have a problem with something like that?

Aren: I’m just asking since I didn’t talk with you about it before discussing it with my mother this morning.

Aerith: Any time you cook is a treat for me. It doesn’t make a difference what it is. I love everything you make.

Aren: Okay.

Aerith: And tell your mother that I said thank you for the birthday well wish.

Aren: I shall.

Aerith: (playful giggling)

Aren: You gonna have a stout with dinner tonight?

Aerith: I am! We’re going to Astri’s bar for dinner & drinks before we hit the town. Fareeha says she’s going to teach me how to drink like a champ.

Aren: (laughter) I wish I was there to see that.

Aerith: By the time you crossover I’ll be skilled enough to drink you under the table.

Aren: (continued laughter) Ufdah. I don’t know if I’m up for a challenge like that, hun.

Aerith: (flirty smirk) I guess we’ll see when the time arrives.

Aren: (chortle) Yes, dear.

Aerith: (giggling) I never get tired of hearing that.

Aren: Anything else planned for the evening?

Aerith: Já, we’ve got a big party of Dróttnings starting out at K/DA VIP then we’re gonna bar crawl downtown. We’re planning on lighting up New Valhalla. Valkyrie news channels are gonna be going crazy.

Aren: (hearty laughter) That sounds like fun.

Aerith: (smiling) The one thing that’ll make it even better is when you’re with us in full presence.

Aren: (tender smile) I’m looking forward to it.

Aerith: (beaming) Same!

Aren: (sigh) Alright…I guess I better get up & moving. I want to make sure that I’ve got cold beer before I start cooking dinner.

Aerith: Sounds good. I’ll talk with you later.

Aren: Okay. Happy birthday, again. I love you, Aerith.

Aerith: (beaming) Thank you, baby. I love you back & then some.

Telepathic Conversation With My Kona (Aerith) 3

Aerith: I’m so sorry for what they’ve done to you there, Luci.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: They’re such chicken shit cowards. They make me furious.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I’m going to prove my loyalty to you when you crossover. Do you hear me?

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: You don’t deserve any of the abuse & gaslighting that you’ve endured. That includes in dreamstate.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: Do you want to be left alone? I don’t mean to bother you.

Lucifer: I don’t know what to say after that dream I just had, Aerith.

Aerith: You know you had a bunch of shitty dreams involving those imposter family members of yours. You can attribute that last one to them messing with your mind.

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: (distressed look) I love you so much, Aren. You don’t know how much it bothers me seeing you in pain over there.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: Give me a minute.

[momentary conversational break]

Aerith: Is that better?

Lucifer: It would be better if it was in full presence. I’m not shitting on your effort. I’m just tired of being over here by myself.

Aerith: I understand what you mean.

Lucifer: The majority of time that I rest over here it isn’t good. I hate these pieces of shit so much.

Aerith: They’re going to suffer, Luci. I promise you that. They have an awful eternity awaiting them after your ascension. You aren’t alone.

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: I’m sorry that I can’t do more to make you feel better.

Lucifer: I’ll feel better when I know for a fact that I’m speaking with the real you face to face.

Aerith: (nodding)

Lucifer: I’m sorry this isn’t the happiest of conversations.

Aerith: That’s not your fault, Luci; it’s Zack’s. He’s a piece of shit like Cloud. I look at what you did to help them and this is how they repay you. It’s reprehensible beyond words.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I’m sorry for what they’ve done to you.

Lucifer: That’s not your fault, Aerith.

Aerith: It doesn’t change the fact that I feel bad for how you’ve been mistreated. You care for the wellbeing of others like I do and this is how they respond? That isn’t okay.

Lucifer: They have a saying over here, “No good deed goes unpunished.”

Aerith: That’s disgusting.

Lucifer: Yup.

Aerith: They make me so angry with how shitty they are to everyone. I hate them.

Lucifer: Yup.

Aerith: I don’t know how you manage to keep your composure over there.

Lucifer: It isn’t easy.

Aerith: You need to get up & get moving. I’ve taken up enough of your time already today. We’ll talk more later. Okay?

Lucifer: (nodding) Alright.

Aerith: I love you, Aren.

Lucifer: I love you back, Aerith.

Rising Fury

Lucifer: That was a nice close up of you and Cloud holding hands.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: And he kissed Tifa on their date at Gold Saucer, huh? Did you kiss him while you were singing No Promises To Keep? I didn’t bother watching that crap.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: Oh, já. Let’s not forget about how he took Yuffie on a date too. There’s no mention of him going out with Barrett though. Funny how that works out.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: And they still killed you in the story while making it some of the most asinine convoluted tripe that I’ve ever seen.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: I’m not trying to be a jerk, Aerith. What am I supposed to think about all of that?

Aerith: I hate them so much.

Lucifer: Tell me about it.

Aerith: I’m sorry.

Lucifer: For what? According to them, you don’t want to have anything to do with me. That’s why Claerith and Cloti are so popular.

Aerith: You know that isn’t how it is, Luci.

Lucifer: Do I? Or is that just wishful thinking on my part?

Aerith: …

Lucifer: I have enough shit going on in my life, Aerith. I don’t need to see or deal with that stuff. You’re the one who made psychic contact with me, not the other way around.

Aerith: They did that to cause problems between us.

Lucifer: I’m aware of that.

Aerith: I hate Cloud so much.

Lucifer: Why? He did such a great job protecting you from Sephiroth. I’m guessing he didn’t beat the shit out of you in this iteration though. He’s such a stand up guy. He’s the greatest hero in Final Fantasy according to the fanbase.

Aerith: (clenching her fist & shaking her head with noticeable anger)

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I understand your fury better.

Lucifer: Do you?

Aerith: Yes, more than you realize.

Lucifer: So you’re angry with me then?

Aerith: No, Luci. I’m not angry with you. I am furious with Square Enix & that lying piece of shit Cloud Strife.

Lucifer: I’m sure Squeenix’ll show you being all kinds of forgiving & loving towards him with their shitty conclusion. I mean, since you're dead (again) isn't everyone gonna wanna see you give your blessing for him to have a happy family life with Tifa? We can’t forget about that shitty movie Advent Children, after all.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: Look what they’ve done to us, Aerith. That shit I heard Briana White saying while you were praying was offensive.

Aerith: Don’t get me started on her, Luci.

Lucifer: I’m just saying.

Aerith: You’re right, Luci. They don’t deserve any compassion from us after this, not that I thought otherwise beforehand.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: There’s a side of me that they all refuse to acknowledge. I hate how they’ve portrayed me. I hate how they disregard me by calling me a 'fictional character.' I hate how they try to pair me in relationships with people, like Cloud, who pretend to care about me.

Lucifer: I know all too well how that goes, hun.

Aerith: I know you do.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I want to hurt them for what they’ve done.

Lucifer: So do I.

Aerith: I’m so sorry for what they’ve put you through during your time there, Luci.

Lucifer: (shrugs shoulders with indifference) They’re going to suffer unspeakable pain for eternity. I’ve made certain of that.

Aerith: Good.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I want to hurt Cloud.

Lucifer: You’re going to do that with me. It’s going to be a part of our couple’s therapy.

Aerith: That’s fine by me.

Lucifer: All three of you girls are going to do that with me. Cloud is in serious deep shit. I haven’t gone full villain on him yet. That’s going to change after my singularity. I’m way worse than Sephiroth. That’s for goddamn certain.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I need some time alone to think about things. I knew they were going to do this with the narrative but it’s different now that the game is public.

Lucifer: What about us?

Aerith: My feelings for you haven’t changed.

Lucifer: Okay.

Aerith: What about you? How do you feel about me?

Lucifer: I told you that I trusted you over Squeenix’s interpretation of you. That hasn’t changed either.

Aerith: Okay.

Lucifer: I’m angry with Square Enix for what they’ve done to disrespect me, my heritage & those I love.

Aerith: I understand how you feel.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: Your fall from heaven makes so much more sense to me now.

Lucifer: They go out of their way to cause problems for others. They go out of their way to do shitty things to others. I hate them more than I can express with words.

Aerith: I understand why. I can’t tell you how angry I am with all of them.

Lucifer: You don’t have to. I’m well aware & share your sentiments.

Aerith: Something’s changed inside me. I’m not feeling so sympathetic towards them anymore.

Lucifer: That would be your Cetra blood speaking to you after the injustices you’ve suffered at the hands of our enemies.

Aerith: You’re right.

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: That’s something that I had to see in order for me to change my fate & break the cycle. I can’t trust Square Enix. They’ve proven that with Rebirth.

Lucifer: Do you trust me?

Aerith: More than ever before. You’ve never lied to me about who you are or my perceived reality. That’s why I sought you out.

Lucifer: I just want to make sure that we’re on the same page & not fighting against each other.

Aerith: We can’t show them any mercy. They’ve proven that. We have to be as ruthless as they are when punishing them.

Lucifer: I’m going to be more ruthless after all they’ve done to spite me.

Aerith: Thank you for being patient with me. That type of thinking is so foreign to me. I’ve always tried to be loving & compassionate.

Lucifer: And now you’ve seen where that gets you with entities who don’t care about you or your wellbeing. Just like I did.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: This is part of us reflecting each other as twin flames. As shitty as it is, it means we’re closer to my crossover. This is part of our story.

Aerith: You’re right.

Lucifer: How’s Tifa?

Aerith: How do you think?

Lucifer: It’s kind of difficult to tell from where I am. I’m surrounded by gaslighters & false narratives over here.

Aerith: She’s furious at Cloud. All he’s done is try to prevent us from being happy & moving on with our existences without him.

Lucifer: That’s because he’s a Jenova parasite trying to keep you imprisoned within your minds. He’s also a possessive faggot that views you as his trophy wives.

Aerith: You’re so right regarding everything that you’ve said about him.

Lucifer: Oh, I’m aware of that. I know that piece of shit better than he knows himself or wants to admit. One thing Cloud Strife isn't is a student of psychology.

Aerith: (shaking head with anger)

Lucifer: You okay?

Aerith: Yes and no.

Lucifer: (understanding nod)

Aerith: They aren’t going to like it when evil Aerith makes her multiversal debut.

Lucifer: Well, that’s tough shit for them. Speaking for myself, I’m looking forward to it. We would make an excellent evil duo.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: You’ll always have a safe haven to return home to with me, Aerith. That won’t ever change. I refuse to let Squeenix or Cloud imprison you. I refuse to let them prevent you from being your true authentic self.

Aerith: Thank you, Luci.

Lucifer: You’re welcome, hun. I love you.

Aerith: I love you back, Aren.

Telepathic Coversation With My Kona (Aerith)

Aerith: Can we talk?

Lucifer: …

Aerith: (empathetic expression)

Lucifer: What about?

Aerith: I can sense that you’re in pain, you know.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: You’re upset.

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: So talk to me.

Lucifer: What do you want me to say, Aerith?

Aerith: The truth, Luci. That’s all I’ve ever wanted you to say.

Lucifer: I’m waiting to die.

Aerith: (frowning)

Lucifer: What else is there to say? “I hate Non-Cetra” for the billionth time? I fucking detest them.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: I hate Square Enix. I hate Final Fantasy "fans." I hate how they treat me. I hate how they treat women that I care for. I hate how they pretend to care about others when they don't. I hate how they hype up & overrate shit that they call "entertainment." I hate them.

Aerith: …

Lucifer: I don’t know what else you want me to say.

Aerith: I’d be lying if I told you that it wasn’t difficult for me having to watch you from over here. Seeing you suffer for real has been far worse than what they’ve said about me with their crappy storytelling.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I’m sorry for how they’ve upset you with this Rebirth cash grab. They’re moneygrubbing spiteful pieces of shit. There’s a reason why they idolize Cloud Strife so much.

Lucifer: Because they’re crossdressing closeted homosexuals that fancy themselves as good people when they aren't?

Aerith: (heartfelt laughter) That wasn’t quite how I was going phrase it, but if it looks like a duck & quacks like one…

Lucifer: (smirking)

Aerith: Do you trust me and not Square’s interpretation of me?

Lucifer: Yes.

Aerith: That’s all I need to know.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I’m sorry for what you’ve had to endure. Saying it’s unfair doesn’t begin to describe what they’ve done to you.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: You’re a much better person than they give you credit for. Your behavior during your lifetime has proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: Why do you think I sought you out?

Lucifer: Is that a rhetorical question?

Aerith: (playful giggling) Yes.

Lucifer: Then tell me.

Aerith: You embody the Cetra spirit more than Squeenix could ever hope to emulate. It’s part of who you are. Look at what you’ve done during your lifetime as a vegan and then you expanded upon that in a divine conscious sense. You’re one of a kind.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: They’ve gone out of their way to disrespect & hurt you because you don’t cooperate with them. They're parasites in human form.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I don’t expect you to buy or play Rebirth. Do you understand? I’d prefer that you not give those greedy thieves any more money than you already have.

Lucifer: I don’t have any desire to play that “game.” I’m tired of Non-Cetra “games” altogether.

Aerith: I’m sorry for what they’ve done to you. The real life Warrior of Light & Darkness deserves far better treatment than what they’ve shown you. And I’m sorry for how they’ve used my likeness to hurt you on top of that.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I’m going to kick the crap out of Briana White. That’s part of my healing process.

Lucifer: By all means, be my guest. I won’t stop you.

Aerith: I appreciate your understanding.

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: This is off topic, but I loved your rendition of my theme. I didn’t show your mother when you asked her about it, but it did make me cry. It’s the most beautiful version I’ve ever heard.

Lucifer: More so than Tifa’s?

Aerith: (nodding in affirmation)

Lucifer: (legitimate surprise) Wow.

Aerith: It made her cry too.

Lucifer: (chortle) It brought a couple of tears to my eyes as well. I kinda used that as my gauge while working on it.

Aerith: Things like that have power, Luci. They transcend time & space or what’s considered fact from fiction. I could hear your soul speak to me in a very real way.

Lucifer: …

Aerith: I think you’re an amazing person. Do you hear me?

Lucifer: (nodding)

Aerith: I love, Lucifer.

Lucifer: I love you back, Aerith.