[In some ways he senses her approach before she's there, but not soon enough to not be completely caught off guard when he feels her arm around his and her leg knocking away theirs. The feline couple looks at Benedikta with some curiosity as Cid inwardly chuckles, pulling her in close.]

My apologies, my dear, I was so caught up in our discussions I didn't realize how much time had passed.

[Seeing this, the wife's expression changes to one of keen interest.

"My, is this the beloved wife you spoke so much about?"]

Aye, this is her, my beautiful dove.