The reunion is perfect and Aerith beams, crossing her arms behind her back. She lets them have their moment, tilting her head slightly to see the puppy's happy face. Rufus is giving such a good boy the attention he richly deserves and she's glad Dark Nation isn't being ignored.

"He has been looking for you." she sighs a little and takes a step forward, "I heard him whining. His paw was hurt, but he's feeling much better!"

Obviously. She glances at her flattened flowers and tuts.

"Look what he did to my garden." and he is already forgiven, but she has to make a fuss anyway. That's part of her contract as Aerith Gainsborough!