As the chocobo lowered its head in deference, Natalia's stern expression softened, and she started to reach out to pat it. As long as it understood, there was no need to--

She stepped back in surprise as Sephiroth intervened, a little surprised, but willing to allow him to handle the rest. It wasn't until he admonished her that she was truly startled. What...? But she'd calmed the chocobo, hadn't she? She didn't understand. Now who was the abashed one of the trio?

"But I...!" Natalia moved aside, distressed, to let them pass. Was she wrong to try and help? It seemed so, as his voice was rigid and cold. She drew a curled hand to her mouth, deeply concerned. "I see...I was misinformed on how to handle animals. I'm sorry."