"Oh! Sorry." The apology is instant and sincere, and there's no pity in Aerith's eyes but a look of understanding. Honestly, she probably should've known better, it wasn't like she hadn't been with a lot of people back home who reacted poorly to sudden, unexpected touches.

"Then we won't talk about it." It was as simple as that, Aerith giving Marina a nod and sliding one of the sweeter dishes towards her as a silent apology. Better not to dwell on it or point out the reflexive response to hurts, and sympathy might come across as pity even when it was far from the truth. Aerith couldn't judge, she couldn't stand the sight of medical facilities.

At least she can giggle at the compliment, breaking up the darkening mood.

"More compliments from a pretty girl? Must be my lucky day! I don't know, I think it just sounds fun. A party where I can dress up and pretend to be a mysterious princess in disguise like in my favorite faerie tales? Maybe something good will happen!" She did not mention that she was planning to try and figure out more about this resort there, gathering information that she might be able to pass on to people who were better at planning things.