...that is understandable. And appreciated, it is just... a lot to think about and consider, obviously.
For the moment, that you are here and can join us is the most important thing, however!
[She stops another moment, a bit of uncertainty flashing through her thoughts. "Okay." Yes, the were "okay," but... No, she didn't yet want to dump all of that on Aguri.]
We have been through an... awful lot, yes. [Uncharacteristically, her tone wavers just a bit at that, and she mentally curses herself. Here she was thinking she'd gotten better at it, yet every time someone she knew arrived...] That is to say, it has not been easy. There are just as many dangers here as our home world, if not... potentially deadlier ones.
We are alright now, however. [How truthful or not that comment may be is masked by Alice slipping back into her typically peaceful tone.] And I am certain Mana will be quite happy to have you here. [A pause, and a slight laugh.] Assuming of course you do not intend to take another path around here.
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For the moment, that you are here and can join us is the most important thing, however!
[She stops another moment, a bit of uncertainty flashing through her thoughts. "Okay." Yes, the were "okay," but... No, she didn't yet want to dump all of that on Aguri.]
We have been through an... awful lot, yes. [Uncharacteristically, her tone wavers just a bit at that, and she mentally curses herself. Here she was thinking she'd gotten better at it, yet every time someone she knew arrived...] That is to say, it has not been easy. There are just as many dangers here as our home world, if not... potentially deadlier ones.
We are alright now, however. [How truthful or not that comment may be is masked by Alice slipping back into her typically peaceful tone.] And I am certain Mana will be quite happy to have you here. [A pause, and a slight laugh.] Assuming of course you do not intend to take another path around here.