[ she rubs at her eyes, taking in some breaths and nodding along. it's a bit painful, but she wants... to be strong. she doesn't want to worry anyone. as much as she appreciates everyone that has checked up on her, she wants to be strong for them. she wants to be strong for buzen too. ]

I'll keep it close... I won't forget it. [ she can hear the sincerity in his tone, she can tell he's genuinely trying to reassure her. ]

..Mmm. I think.. I can understand. If, it had been me making that decision, I would have.. done the same.

[ she would rather atone for her actions, even if it meant being alone, she wouldn't want to fight anyone else- put another person at risk. ]