[ No: the maze hasn't been fun. To assert as much would be insane. ...But, she also knows the value of some levity at times like this, and it seems he does, too. So Aerith leans into it, letting herself run and grin and let go of the heaviness of their mission...for now. Just for a moment.
The flirting makes her laugh again in surprise and amusement, because - yeah, not the time, but that doesn't mean it isn't endearing. What isn't so cute is when he breaks off onto the other path and gains on her, passing her, and takes the lead in their impromptu race. ]
Hey! [ She's delighted, though, even though she's now losing (somewhat). ] Don't count on it... I still plan on winning!
[ Where is the finish line? Unclear. Maybe it's a done deal once they run out of track, or one of them falls. ]
Wh - [ There's a dangerous wobble, but she catches herself, breathless. It does put her at more of a loss, though, earning a disgruntled huff from the florist. ]
Watch your step; this is a terrible place to be running around! [ girl YOU STARTED THIS ]
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The flirting makes her laugh again in surprise and amusement, because - yeah, not the time, but that doesn't mean it isn't endearing. What isn't so cute is when he breaks off onto the other path and gains on her, passing her, and takes the lead in their impromptu race. ]
Hey! [ She's delighted, though, even though she's now losing (somewhat). ] Don't count on it... I still plan on winning!
[ Where is the finish line? Unclear. Maybe it's a done deal once they run out of track, or one of them falls. ]
Wh - [ There's a dangerous wobble, but she catches herself, breathless. It does put her at more of a loss, though, earning a disgruntled huff from the florist. ]
Watch your step; this is a terrible place to be running around! [ girl YOU STARTED THIS ]