Is he? Maybe he's working with Ren, then. [ Or maybe she's just remembering it wrong. Either way! ] He was pretty nice to me in the tunnels. Though I think his Arcanine was feeling pretty protective...

[ By now, they're approaching The Surprise. Aerith moves in front of Zack, arms again behind her back as she stops short. ]

Ready? You have to close your eyes and I'll lead you there, okay? And no peeking!