[ She keeps her arm around him the whole way to the bathroom, her fingers pinched tight at the corner of the towel she's using to keep them both curtained off, even if she's certain that everyone in town is a little too under the weather to care too much - it's sweet that it matters to Sanji. Just like the pasta heart he'd fashioned for her on their lunch date not that long ago, she likes turning his shows of affection back around on him, hoping he'll feel even a little bit close to as cherished as she does.

By the time they get through the next door leading to the bath she's figured out how to settle against his back without tripping them both up, the arm around his middle tightening in a brief hug before she lets him go, now that they're both safe from prying eyes. ]

That's right! I am very impressive, aren't I?

[ She peers around his side giving him a wink as she tosses his own words back at him before stepping back to hang the towel up, privately pleased that the bath looks big enough that she won't have to worry about making a mess when she inevitably starts moving around in the water in another bid for closeness. As delightful as that thought is, the tub itself isn't as engrossing as Aerith's making it out to be, looking it over instead of at Sanji while she figures out what to say. ]

Oh? Are you sure about that? [ Teasing is easier than a straight answer, and Aerith's good at reaching for that light, playful tone of voice, perching on the edge of the bathtub as she finally turns to meet his eye. ]

If you're not careful our afternoons will turn into evenings too.