Zelos' playful mood quickly dampened as the newcomer arrived. This wasn't like when they ran into Rein or Yuffie - he got a bad feeling, and he learned long ago to trust his instincts. While he would usually be ecstatic to see another female, the metal rod in her hand made her look less than friendly, and as she came closer, there was something about her eyes...something that made her look like she was not all there.

Automatically, he stepped between the newcomer and Aerith; not so close he was smothering her, but close enough. He was her bodyguard, after all. He glanced over at Yuffie to make sure she was on alert too, but had a feeling she wouldn't appreciate being protected so left it at that.

"I'm just a chick magnet tonight," he said, but his voice wasn't as nearly as playful as it had been before.