Things were not adding up - a feeling that's ramified when Piaget's men charge at them and Balthier responds by attacking. She expected them to react like comrades in arms, perhaps even going so far as to congratulate one another on their successful venture. When the two offending sky pirates hit the ground after being struck by Balthier's ice spell Aerith begins to realize she's misjudged the situation terribly.
There's no time for that now, there's no time for anything but to stare at him in confusion before finally, reluctantly, taking hold of his arm so that he can lead. There's enough fear still digging its hooks into her heart to keep Aerith from taking his hand like part of her desperately wants to, but that's something that can wait until they're back on the Strahl.
"Where are we going? You're not here to..." she can't bring herself to finish the thought.
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Date: 2023-02-19 06:51 pm (UTC)There's no time for that now, there's no time for anything but to stare at him in confusion before finally, reluctantly, taking hold of his arm so that he can lead. There's enough fear still digging its hooks into her heart to keep Aerith from taking his hand like part of her desperately wants to, but that's something that can wait until they're back on the Strahl.
"Where are we going? You're not here to..." she can't bring herself to finish the thought.