Don't. You're always thinking about us. It's... about time we start being strong for you too. [Umi held Hikaru close, patting her back, feeling herself grow warm by her friend's naturally fiery aura. For Hikaru and Fuu alone she could do this. Promises were something precious. Hikaru had been admirably strong, to get over such an experience for the sake of fulfilling hers. Umi couldn't do less than honor this.

Her voice sounded far steadier with resolve when she spoke next.]

This place won't EVER defeat us. We won't be broken by its nastiness. We'll face it together and look after each other like we always have, until it's time for us to leave.