That's not really what I mean... [ But he has to know that, right? Aerith peers curiously at the man, sensing a sort of internal monologue in the way that she feels it from Cloud most of the time. At the introduction, she admits what she hopes is a reassuring smile. ]

Nice to meet you, Auden. I'm glad you're here to help me out. [ Hopefully, it'll just be the two of them descending the tower, and there won't be anyone nearly falling, or monster attacks, or other potential dangers. ] This is probably some kind of dream, right? I mean, what else could it be?