[ At the question, Aerith nods, grip on her rod loosening a little, for now. ]

Mm-hmm. I'm looking for Cloud, Tifa, and Zack, if you've met any of 'em. [ It's likely, considering how the void is a semi-close-knit community, even as their numbers grow a bit. ] But I haven't seen them yet...

[ Well, not beyond their shadowy versions, which she hardly counts. ]

I haven't run into anybody named Red yet, but I'll keep an eye out! What does he look like? And don't just say "red."

[ She cracks a little smile, hoping that a touch of levity in an otherwise heavy situation will help both of them. ]