[That eager reaction from Aerith earns a smile out of Claude, although Lorenz, being Lorenz, soon puts a damper on it.]

Does what? [Claude pouts, shrugging in exasperation at Lorenz's back as he goes on ahead towards the forest. Really, it could be any number of things knowing Lorenz, but he'll otherwise let the comment slide, heading in after him.]

Just remember not to wander off. The forest is cursed and will do everything it can to draw us in and keep us here, but as long as we stick together, we'll be fine.