She nodded in satisfaction when Josiah drifted off. Rest would do him good.

Aerith smiled at Namine's suggestion. "I don't think it's necessary now. They both appear to have stabilized for the time being, so it should be okay. But that doesn't mean you can't stay to watch them anyway, if you want."

She paused, remembering the girl's earlier words. "Namine... you can help people the way you are now, even if you can't do what you used to be able to," Aerith said softly. "You just have to find the way that works for you."