[And it just so happens it's about as personal as you can get, but Alice is quietly thankful Aguri doesn't push the subject.]

That is what I would hope, at least. It will be nice to finally have all of my friends together again. It has been missed dearly.

[A gentle sigh, and she continues:] And the strength that comes from that is something I know we will need. Some of those dangers seem to be creeping up on us as we speak...