When the person-- patient-- moved closer to them, Aerith could then clearly make out the familiar form of Yuffie. She hadn't seen her friend in what felt like forever, and her face lit up, but only briefly. There was clearly something wrong.

She stepped closer to the younger girl hurriedly, automatically, and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. Her head tilted to the side: from this close, she could make out some marks on the ninja's neck.

"Yuffie?! Are you alright? What happened?"