Yeah, the slow path isn't all that bad. [ He tries to keep a small smile off his face, but nothing doing. Talking about this with Haru is a surprise, but it's honestly refreshing — he doesn't really get many opportunities to actually talk about, well, his current love life. And she's a good listener all on her own. ] Stop to smell the roses while you can, and all that.
You'll know when to take that jump, I bet — not saying you'll get to take the slow path forever. I don't think anyone does, but... you probably have more time than you think. Hard to see that when you're still in school.
[ I mean, look at him, 21 and taking life slow. Nice and steady and uncomplicated. ]
Besides, it's not like your dad is trying to puppet you around or anything, right? Not gonna say it isn't rough, but if he's not doing that it hasn't come to a breaking point — yet.
[ Is it a little cynical for Cloud to assume it will? Probably a little, but if there's one thing that changes life paths, it's romance. That much he can confirm. ]
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You'll know when to take that jump, I bet — not saying you'll get to take the slow path forever. I don't think anyone does, but... you probably have more time than you think. Hard to see that when you're still in school.
[ I mean, look at him, 21 and taking life slow. Nice and steady and uncomplicated. ]
Besides, it's not like your dad is trying to puppet you around or anything, right? Not gonna say it isn't rough, but if he's not doing that it hasn't come to a breaking point — yet.
[ Is it a little cynical for Cloud to assume it will? Probably a little, but if there's one thing that changes life paths, it's romance. That much he can confirm. ]