Here's a thread on the Whispers and why they are exactly what the game is telling us that they are.
As well as how that connection bridges into Rebirth.
JP script referenced, as well as both Ultimanias.
I've debated for an age about sharing my thoughts on the state of the FFVII fandom, because I'm just so exhausted from it all.
Turns out this was some much needer cartharsis.
My thoughts, more or less unfiltered.
In Word format as it's a fair amount.
@myrrcy@DANTE732126974 And the game has intentional guard rails that the fans want to ignore. Even when apart from Aerith's "pulls", the game will not let you abandon her because that isn't what Cloud wants to or will do. "Can't leave without telling her."
@myrrcy@DANTE732126974 Cloud himself takes blame for being controlled by the way. This is a core part of the OG. Him recognizing that his own insecurities and weakness are what turned him into a puppet.
Part of Cloud's growth is recognizing the internal factors that made him easy to control.