[The huge tree shudders under Frieren and Misfire's combined assault, lashing out with its roots... but before it's able to smash Frieren into the ground, its roots and limbs are suddenly entangled in ropes of red thread. While they aren't the traditional straw ropes used to bind spirits to sacred trees, the effect is similar. The tree's movements cease, leaving it looming precariously over the courtyard. Sakuya, too, is only able to scream in fury as the brat slashes deep into the twisted wood where her chest used to be.]

She lied... she said we could stay here as long as we wanted...

[Sakuya reaches out with her almost-human hand, tangling the twigs of her fingers in Hanako's hair before he can jump back. She could try to crush his head with her remaining strength... but instead she stills her hand, becoming almost gentle. Maternal, even.]

...You've thought about staying here forever too, haven't you?