[Ethlyn visibly winces when Aerith brings up the possibility of this being a trap. She's had... too-recent experience, and the thought that she might fall prey to another, and without Quan by her side, is not a pleasant one.]

...I hope not, but we should be ready for one. We're rather vulnerable, when you think about it. [Alone in a strange place, brought here by people who know a great deal about them, but who they know nothing of themselves. Trap or not, they must be careful not to let down their guard.] I would like to know what the townspeople make of our appearance here, too. I wonder if they'll be surprised....

[And with all of these considerations, another naturally arises.]

I'm equipped for battle, if the need arises--do you have any skills in combat?