[ He doesn't have to say anything for her to know from that look that he's unsettled -- because of what the voice is saying or because it doesn't belong in the first place, she's not sure. Either way she tries to assuage that doubt: ] Don't worry, Cloud. It's not important!
[ When he moves, she shifts aside with him with a surprised glance before she realizes the point: this way they see anyone coming up the elevator before they're seen. At any other time she'd get miffed at him being so protective. She's still a little upset about his own vulnerability. But she knows right now she needs protection, and if she goes along with him she can better look out for him when he needs protection. She may not be SOLDIER-tough, but she's a healer. ]
... I hear something. [ Something that just slithers right out (http://www.ffonline.com/1_ff7en/vargidpolice.jpg) of the elevator, though another creature (http://www.ffonline.com/1_ff7en/zenene.jpg) pads out more quietly not too far behind, its fangs glistening with poison. Aerith takes in a breath, hefting the staff in her hands defensively. ]
nah, I'd just been hoping to stay up that night. :)
[ When he moves, she shifts aside with him with a surprised glance before she realizes the point: this way they see anyone coming up the elevator before they're seen. At any other time she'd get miffed at him being so protective. She's still a little upset about his own vulnerability. But she knows right now she needs protection, and if she goes along with him she can better look out for him when he needs protection. She may not be SOLDIER-tough, but she's a healer. ]
... I hear something. [ Something that just slithers right out (http://www.ffonline.com/1_ff7en/vargidpolice.jpg) of the elevator, though another creature (http://www.ffonline.com/1_ff7en/zenene.jpg) pads out more quietly not too far behind, its fangs glistening with poison. Aerith takes in a breath, hefting the staff in her hands defensively. ]