She watched from a distance, letting Marlene handle the entire transaction on her own. There was no doubt at all in her mind that Marlene was capable and, honestly, probably had a better head on her shoulders than half the adults they both knew but still - Tifa couldn't help but keep an eye on her when she was able. Kids grew up fast enough. Sometimes it was hard to decide when to let them fly and when to catch them.

Ice cream though... ice cream could handle flying.

She had her own plate with a very sugar covered funnel cake on at and she walked over to sit down next to Marlene once the little girl was settled in. Dubious, she eyed the monstrosity on top of the cone and her lips twitched.

"If you want to go on any twirling rides after this - we're finding Cloud."