Even if it was a new job, Lydia had full confidence in him considering his abilities and experience. A grin back, and Lydia was a heartbeat behind him as he moved. Of course she had to take a few more steps quickly to keep up with his longer strides.

It might surprise him--considering he'd heard about all the normal parts of her life, that she kept up well. Quiet, even besides the benefits of her job and her pace and breathing were all even. Used to adventures of all kinds, even if he hadn't heard about those yet. More subtly, and Sephiroth could claim some amount of pride for it, Lydia had a small smile of anticipation on her face. Excited for the adventure and looking around the forest with interest.

The former General, Olivier Armstrong, and Kenshin Himura, had clearly taught her the basics well. Alert, rapier ready but not getting in the way, and ready to move if she needed to. When rustles happened she paused stock-still, eyes-darting without fear, looking to him first.