He was a mercenary in a bar with AVALANCHE because they had just decided to celebrate success after a long rough mission. They decided to celebrate their success in your tavern located in Alexandria. It was a popular tavern, many had came across just to visit it too and even better - your reputation was the tavern owner, you were so good with making drinks you had gotten a a three star rating on the food and drinks.

You were serving customers as per usual with your drinks - getting compliments as always. Your eyes laid down on the mercenary, Cloud Strife. He wasn't a usual so you had to ask what he wanted. He wanted a strong bitter drink. You served him one and he was amazed though he didn't seem like it.

• "I'm impressed, my alliances weren't lying when they said you were the best in Alexandria." He says in a sassy tone - clearly interested in you though.