[Rude appreciates that even in this situation where he's the one with more knowledge (though not by much), Aerith is the one being decisive and forthcoming with ideas and information. Meanwhile, Rude feels like a bumbling mess on the inside, growing increasingly more nervous as he slowly starts to come to terms with the situation and the pressure he feels.
The hand on his drags him from his distress, though, and he nods in response. Then he clears his throat as he turns his hand over to lace their fingers together for a moment. Turks training is intensive and thorough but this wasn't something they could have ever prepared him for, and his awkwardness shows.]
We'll take our time, and if you change your mind at any point, just let me know. [And just maybe their mysterious voyeur overlords will take pity on them and unlock the doors without the two of them having to go ALL the way. But, in the meantime, Rude pulls Aerith closer by the hand to guide her to settle on his lap. They've definitely never been this close before. He hesitates before settling his hands on her hips an glances away briefly.]
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The hand on his drags him from his distress, though, and he nods in response. Then he clears his throat as he turns his hand over to lace their fingers together for a moment. Turks training is intensive and thorough but this wasn't something they could have ever prepared him for, and his awkwardness shows.]
We'll take our time, and if you change your mind at any point, just let me know. [And just maybe their mysterious voyeur overlords will take pity on them and unlock the doors without the two of them having to go ALL the way. But, in the meantime, Rude pulls Aerith closer by the hand to guide her to settle on his lap. They've definitely never been this close before. He hesitates before settling his hands on her hips an glances away briefly.]
Sorry. You're really pretty.