"My dear, it's really none of your business now is it?" he just chuckled softly and folded his arms over the broad chest. Things were working out well. While he was curious as to why she seemed to hesitate when he mentioned Tifa's name, he ultimately tossed the thought away. It didn't matter since the flower girl now knew exactly whom it was in his clutches.

"However, that's not important for the time being." he said, taking another step closer to her. His catlike eyes flashed as he gave her a dark look. "Tell me something. Are you memories conflicting? I could have sworn I ran you through at the Forgotten Capital."

He tried not to look too desperate for the answers. His memories were unreliable thanks to being adrift in the Lifestream for so long. For someone who normally was sure of what he spoke of, having an unsure element in the mix was all the more maddening.