"You could stand to compliment me more," she answers, trying to sound as prim as she can about it even though she looks very pleased with herself - purely because she likes the idea of having pirate instincts, and for no other reason.

"Oh look at those!" As they enter the garden a bed of deep blue flowers pulls Aerith's focus, making her leave his side and put on a burst of speed to head over to examine them.

"Hey!" She says, looking up after a minute. "Come here, be my shield."