[She raises an eyebrow and after a moment, she can't help but laugh. It's a bit softer. Protecting herself? Yes, maybe in some ways. But it doesn't actually matter if she protects herself or not.

Well. That might not be wholly true. Aerith hasn't figured all of that out just yet. She's still trying to understand it fully.]

That might not be completely inaccurate, but it isn't all about me either. [Her head tips as she eyes him for several long moments.] You're being very nosy, aren't you. Why the sudden interest in me?