"Yes, precisely why I wouldn't force a warrior into a dress." If they wanted to wear one, that was another matter. He smiled. "Am I truly so frightening?" He wasn't in earnest, merely amused by her comment.

He, too, considered the dresses again, realizing he was going to have to give an opinion on them sooner or later. There was no way out at this point, if it was necessary for her to wear one. "Diplomacy can be useful." It's the only way he can deal with most of the ShinRa executives. "This may be a good opportunity to practice."