[Even before she speaks, it's obvious from expression and posture alone how much of a toll all of this has taken on Lisa; had she tried to deny any of it, Nadeshiko certainly would have pushed back against that denial.
But she didn't, and Maihime feels all the more relieved for it, honestly, that she isn't hiding it.]
I did all I could to ensure I would be. [Which, well, wasn't exactly easy, but stuff like this never was.]
We both did. [Temari chimes in, and floats a bit closer to Rhodonite, gently patting her on the face in a reassuring manner. She might be small, but hey, she has her own ways of giving comfort.] So, whatever might happen next...we'll be here, by your side, and ready for it.
[And judging from the distant sounds of Torments beginning to reach & ascend the stairs, "whatever" might be showing itself pretty soon.]
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But she didn't, and Maihime feels all the more relieved for it, honestly, that she isn't hiding it.]
I did all I could to ensure I would be. [Which, well, wasn't exactly easy, but stuff like this never was.]
We both did. [Temari chimes in, and floats a bit closer to Rhodonite, gently patting her on the face in a reassuring manner. She might be small, but hey, she has her own ways of giving comfort.] So, whatever might happen next...we'll be here, by your side, and ready for it.
[And judging from the distant sounds of Torments beginning to reach & ascend the stairs, "whatever" might be showing itself pretty soon.]