[ Despite knowing what it sounds like when someone isn't fine and tells you they are, Aerith doesn't press. She's been here long enough to catch her breath and look around, and her mind hasn't stopped reeling. ]

I was on the road to Kalm before I came here. It was my first time leaving Midgar too, and now–

[ Aerith gestures abstractly at their surroundings, managing a small, nervous laugh. ]

I'm fine, it's just, I've never seen anywhere like this before.

[ She stops herself and shakes her head, apologetic. Something about hearing how Wanda was last on a mountain really drives home how surreal this situation is, compelling her to chatter while she does her best to flounder her way through. ]

It feels off, I guess.