War had robbed many things from people, that much was obvious to every one in the Observatory. To pass up a birthday, especially for one of their own, would be an absolute crime. Tifa had heard much about Ib, but unfortunately she had never spoken to the child herself. For someone who had seemed so mysterious, it was a surprise to hear him so concerned over the matters of a young girl.

"I'd stop the world if I could, if it meant helping some one celebrate one year closer to being back home."