[His response is so serrated and the fact that multiple people (it seems) have asked him about this, Aerith can't help but think that's rather telling. Probably better not to say it that way, though.]

I thought it was a very simple question, actually. There's nothing to be ashamed of if that's what happened. Everyone has different experiences and our experiences are what shape us.

[He's the way he is for a reason. She's the way she is for a reason.]