[ I left these l e t t e r s ]

[rods]

Dear Mom,

I'm sorry for leaving without telling you, but you would have said no, wouldn't you? I need to see the world outside Midgar. It's very important. I'll tell you why when I get back and I'll take all the scolding you can give. I won't be gone any longer than a few weeks.

I'm very very sorry. I love you. Don't get any gray hairs over me, you've still got a couple years before you need those.

Love,
Aerith

P.S. The other letter is for Tseng. Don't worry. Things will be okay.

I'll get in touch with you in eight weeks, Tseng. Maybe sooner, but it won't be later with that. I'll tell you where I am if I'm not back in Midgar by then. My mother doesn't know where I am or where I'm going, so there's no point asking her.

Don't threaten or hurt her like a thug would. If you do, I will never cooperate with Shinra.

Don't tell Zack [struck out too heavily to be legible]

Aerith