My name is Aerith, Zack. I'm not...I'm not the flower girl you knew. I'm different. Although by how much I don't know. In my world you died years ago, although...I've...been dead for several as well.

I know it's hard to understand, but please, you have to trust me. This place doesn't make much sense to anyone as it is. There's a barrier around the city that keeps us from leaving. The locals aren't affected by it, just those of us who've been pulled here from somewhere else. Once you're in, you can't find a way out if you're trying. Some people just end up disappearing without warning, probably back to their own worlds.

I'm...I'm sorry, Zack.