[It's easier when he's not focusing on her. It was easier when he couldn't see her either. As long as he's in her space, Aerith feels that she not only has to have her guard up, she has to come across as very strong. Not that delicate, demure demeanor that she sometimes can give off. In consequence, the moment his attention falls onto her during their waiting game, his posture shifts and she finds herself sitting a tad straighter.
She keeps a healthy distance between them. She didn't have a list of topics to go over with him about. Probably could have asked about the weather. What he starts with is... awkward and uncomfortable.]
We're not arguing.
[And they didn't really argue before either. He either just gave in and voiced his frustration, or she's deferred and said very little. Neither of those really classify as arguing.]
Unless I'm missing something. Pretty sure I'd know if I did, though.
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She keeps a healthy distance between them. She didn't have a list of topics to go over with him about. Probably could have asked about the weather. What he starts with is... awkward and uncomfortable.]
We're not arguing.
[And they didn't really argue before either. He either just gave in and voiced his frustration, or she's deferred and said very little. Neither of those really classify as arguing.]
Unless I'm missing something. Pretty sure I'd know if I did, though.