It took Sephiroth and Hancock some time and effort to finally leave their bedchamber.
They walked side by side along the Red Pillar Corridor leading to the dining room.
Sephiroth wore a fairly casual white suit with a short white cape draped over his right shoulder. Its front bore Babylon's golden Celestial Being crest, while a black Kuja crest was embroidered on the back.
Hancock wore a white dress styled like a little evening gown, her long black hair cascading naturally down her back. With white over-the-knee stockings and white kitten-heel boots completing the outfit, she had regained some of her aloof elegance, though a faint blush still lingered on her face.
February 14 was Sephiroth and Hancock's wedding anniversary, which was why they had dressed this way. Of course, their outfits weren't nearly as extravagant as their wedding attire.
"...Just as I thought, this outfit is adorable!"
Looking at Hancock, Sephiroth couldn't help voicing his admiration.
At thirty years old and 191 centimeters tall, with a bust that blocked her view of her own feet, Hancock in such a cute outfit had the particular appeal of a married woman wearing a school uniform.
Getting out of bed that morning really had taken a tremendous amount of effort.
"Sephi... if it pleases you, I would wear anything!"
One compliment was all it took to break Hancock's composure, her aloofness melting seamlessly into shyness. She cradled her flushed, lovely face in her fair, delicate hands and swayed from side to side.
More than three years had passed, and she still hadn't gotten used to it. At least she wasn't like she had been during the first few months... back then, Hancock would actually faint from embarrassment.
"...Mm, within reason..."
Seeing steam rising from Hancock again, Sephiroth took her hand and led