[ The frown definitely leaves her curious, but more than anything, she thinks it's hiding way more than it seems. Leaning forward, she looks up at him, long braid spilling out and over her shoulder. ]
But you did.
[ Aerith speaks animatedly as she challenges him, expression sincere. ] Without you and Phantom, I think we would have all been toast.
[ The skateboard thing is noted, of course. Her gaze lingers on the page for a moment, staying there for what feels like hours. She breathes even and slow, relaxed for someone who went through it all, too, relaxed for someone who could have easily died. Maybe she'll ask around; he deserves a little pick-me-up. ]
You know—
[ How does she say this? Plainly, she supposes. Aerith has never hid her emotions. ]
no subject
But you did.
[ Aerith speaks animatedly as she challenges him, expression sincere. ] Without you and Phantom, I think we would have all been toast.
[ The skateboard thing is noted, of course. Her gaze lingers on the page for a moment, staying there for what feels like hours. She breathes even and slow, relaxed for someone who went through it all, too, relaxed for someone who could have easily died. Maybe she'll ask around; he deserves a little pick-me-up. ]
You know—
[ How does she say this? Plainly, she supposes. Aerith has never hid her emotions. ]
I'm glad. That you were there.