[His heart beats a little faster for her compassion and dogged determination, but she's someone Alfie likes. John tamps down on that interest and just focuses on everything else.]

I'm not sure you're gonna have much luck with Royce, whatever you do. I know Alfie... he likes you. You could both probably use a nice distraction if that's anything you're interested in. He's gonna be the best on to rally those troops, get Royce talking and then Royce can talk to Tifa, and Alfie can help sort out Emily.