The only reason Vincent had deigned to leave the Shinra Manor and join your group in travel was because your goals aligned. Nothing more. He doesn’t need your pity, and above all, he doesn’t need your friendship. Your group is tight-knit as it is, and Vincent has no interest in trying to befriend any one of you, so he has absolutely no idea why you in particular insist on being so… kind to him when it won’t benefit you in the slightest.

“Stop looking at me,” says Vincent tersely, his gaze straight ahead as he follows after your group through the central area of the Gold Saucer. It unnerves him the way you’ve been trying to be friendly with him. “If you have something to say then say it.” He thinks your kindness is wasted on him, and every time your eyes meet, his heart jumps weirdly in his chest.