[ Tear nodded in turn once Ace was finished, humming thoughtfully as she mulled over his assessment and also secretly glad that he had resumed his motions. Even if she wasn't saying it out loud, a part of her was pleased to know he thought so well of the two of them and their increasing compatibility with working together. ]

Then we have an agreement, to both give it our best. Or should I say, to continue doing so.

[ But back to the topic of the entire purpose of their meeting, she instinctively cast her gaze away shyly when he uttered the word. Fortunately it was brief and she was still able to continue on as normal, but her heart did still beating a tiny bit faster as a result. ]

Visiting other places, that would depend on how far you would be willing to travel. [ Her tone took on a more innocent air, even with the knowing smile resting upon her lips. ] I spoke with a... very helpful individual the other night, he suggested that hanging out with the Chocobos might be romantic.

[ Though teasing aside, maybe she could see the appeal. ]

But if I may say something else... [ There was just another tiny drop of embarrassment to add to the pool of feelings she had collected so far, to be admitting the following out loud. ] You're also very warm, so freezing might not be as much of a threat as we perceive it to be.

[ She had observed it early on after they had begun their lessons, but their night together a week ago only served to cement the truth further—she had wondered if it had been his warmth that had lured her to sleep so soon... ]