The plotbunnies are biting again, through they aren't being very original at the moment. Current idea has strong resemblance to bits of
this series, particularly
One of These Days, and moreso to
bard_linn's
Equivalent Trade. There's also a part of the plot that may get me castigated for Tifa-bashing.
( Anyway... ) So there you go. I'd advise CloTi fans not to read - I'm usually nicer to Tifa but... :) Sometimes you need to vent against an unfavoured character.