((You're a humble Midgar merchant that sells materia for a living. It's been two years since Sephiroth's reawakening and subsequent defeat, and Midgar's still recovering. You step out of your store briefly, only to find your materia in the process of being stolen. The thief's someone you've been warned about numerous times, Yuffie from Wutai.))

She notices you've returned to your shop and sighs. Clearly, she thought she had more time. — What's with the look? It's a... It's a hero's tax! Yeah.