LogFAQs > #936040153

That cave had a really high random encounter rate and seemed pretty twisty/windy - was getting worried. Then my boys Tseng and Rude (and a new one, Elena) appear in a rather comic sequence. Aw yeah.

On the other side, I wander into some sort of resistance. I agree to help them out, and the dude in charge of it describes a ton of logistics (hiring soldiers, what each type of unit does, having to take out opposing leaders, etc. etc. etc.) but it turns out what he really wants is money. I wind up giving them all my money and they're still not ready to start the fight. Welp.

Then I head over to what seems to be the only other place accessible in this map, the mining town of Jinon on the northwestern shore. There's some sort of side area, and the moment I go there I see a little girl Priscilla playing with Mr. Dolphin... and then promptly beset by a gigantic mutant fish (hey Mako). It's actually a pretty tough boss but I quell it, and now it's party-time.

One thing that I've liked a lot about leaving Midgar is getting more smallfolk's views of things. Most just want peace and prosperity. Some are pro-Shinra and some are anti-Shinra for the conveniences and oppression/environmental damage they bring. Some are curious about Midgar itself. But overall, the world feels lived-in.

(Also I totally went into Tifa's room. Don't know if this grants affection points or anything.)

Currently I'm rolling with two lineups. I pair Barret with Aeris, Tifa with Red.
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