Vanessa Baumann - DrAssenov - United States

I wanted to draw this piece because Zack's parents never received any closure on what happened to their son who was brutally murdered after escaping from Hojo's lab. Seeing someone who must have known him recently probably brought his parents some closure and some happiness. Even though Aeris never verbally answered their questions, her hesitation and emotional reaction must have been enough for them. Aeris struggled with her feelings, trying to look like they didn't bother her when she ran outside and shrugged it off -- saying how Zack could have been talking about any number of girls and not her. This was a rare, vulnerable moment for Aeris in the game when we are so used to seeing her being spunky and mischievous and flirty.