Aerith frowned at Saix, but directed her attention to Axel, because he was the one of the pair that knew her, and that she might be able to convince.

"You won't make it if you fight," she told him, "not against the Turks. You have to trust me." She gave him a cheeky smile, and asked, "Did I let you down the last time I had a crazy idea that might just work?"