[ Again, the eyebrows lift, and her expression is nothing but pure surprise as she re-assesses him. Immediately, her mind begins working, what could he possibly want, but there's no reason for guesswork. So, Aerith blinks, shifting into more of a guarded, but curious stare as she crosses her arms and replies: ]

...I'm not making any promises, but I'll hear you out. [ They'd been willing to deal with him back in Junon, after all, so why not consider it now? ] But tell me what you want first. Gotta know what you have in mind before I tell you my demands.

[ At the very least, she's certainly not going to get a lowball offer in exchange for something more demanding. ]

So...?