[ To the compliment, Aerith offers him a dazzling smile. As uncomfortable as the garment is, of course it's nice to hear that someone thinks it looks good! But it's what he says next that really gets her attention, making her brows rise and her head tilt as she tries very hard not to be too hopeful

(and probably fails a little bit) ]

Do you think they'd let me change? I guess it'll sound kinda strange for me to say this, but it felt almost like a punishment, you know? Because I came to the party in the wrong kind of clothes.

[ Never mind that she didn't exactly know there was a party, let alone a fancy one, but she's not about to make excuses for herself. ]

It would be nice, though. I think the dress is pretty, but everything about it is uncomfortable!

[ Seriously, she's worn an soldier's uniform more comfortable than this. ]