No, you're fine! Completely forgiven. It's entirely my fault.

[Aerith is quick to reassure, hands raising, palms out and a wide smile brightening her expression. She had to tip her head to look up at the stranger, tall, handsome, with a mouth that she thought would look good smiling. So how could she get that smile?]

I was in my own little world. But it's okay, they know me there.

[Her smile held a touch of teasing then, and she winked to show she was making a joke. Then her hands dropped to fold across her chest, gathering up what little warmth she had left and keeping it close. She turned her head to gaze out at the rain again and sighed.]

Do you think we'll be stuck here for long?