[how rude. Sonic's a pretty laid back guy and tends to let manners go by the wayside but that doesn't mean he's heartless. Luckily for Hanako, his internal narration remains a mystery to Sonic... Though, if we're going to be honest, that impression he has of Nikki probably wouldn't change a thing about how he acts. This is what happens when you encounter someone who's totally comfortable with himself (You, too, can achieve self-esteem Nirvana with this one weird trick! Dreamers hate it!!)]

If these things are made of someone's worst nightmares and anxieties, doesn't that basically mean the back of their mind is right front of us?

[He reaches out to the photo frame again, as if trying to flip it down to try and afford some privacy, but it still won't budge. He lets go with a sigh before turning towards the door, a wry smile on his face]

Oh? Not looking for the glory yourself? [he winks to let Hanako know he's just kidding before he starts making his way over to the previously blocked doorway... At normal speed (which is slow for him)] She'll be fine. Look at all the people here, no one's going to leave her behind...

If it's just matter of getting her physically out of here, she can do it herself. Which means there's something else... And probably a lot of fallout to work through too.

[with a smile;] Think she'll take one of those mental health pamphlets I see on the front desk of the DU?