[ tighnari is quick to shake his head. ]

Nothing to be sorry for. We were.. mutually in one another's space, really.

[ she might've been clinging mightily, but he was pressed in against her as well, so if nothing else it was a two-way road. he smiles, just to lighten the mood a little, then rubs behind one of his ears with a sigh. ]

Nevertheless, it's good to meet you, Aerith. I suppose we ought to.. find ourselves something to wear.