Mmhmm, agreed. And the same goes for you, okay? You can change your mind at any time.

[ Aerith smiles when Rude guides her into his lap, settling herself against him as his hands rest on her hips, as he glances away from her while he talks. His compliment brings a fresh flush of pink to her cheeks, and she reaches up, her hand coming to his cheek instead, a gentle press against the skin in an effort to guide his gaze back to hers. ]

And you're really handsome. [ She smiles up at him. ] You have really pretty eyes, you know... I know you prefer it when you're wearing your sunglasses, but... you should think about showing your face like this a little more often.

[ Her thumb smooths across his skin for a moment as she just looks at him, taking the time to appreciate him not as a Turk, not as a distant observer, but as Rude, with all his hidden softness.

And then she leans forward, her mouth pressing softly against his. ]