[She shakes her head as he apologizes, the concern clear on her face. She noticed the way he left the party so quickly after that announcement, and while she didn't know Dimitri herself... She can imagine how much of a shock it is for someone who was close to him, to lose him at a time they didn't have a way to anticipate.]
No, it's alright. I just... wanted to see how you were.
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No, it's alright. I just... wanted to see how you were.
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That's very kind of you.
[and it's not one he knows how to answer]
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Do you want to talk about it, or do you want a distraction?
[Both are pretty valid.]
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... I'm not sure.
In truth, I... don't really know what it is that I need.
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[But, well, barring that...]
What is it that you want, then?
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For my friend to be within reach.
[sorry that she asked that question, because higekiri is
still pretty truthful]
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[She can't fix that, but - she can at least offer him sympathy, and someone to talk to.]
It's not easy, being in this place, is it?
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It's not unlike other missions... but normally we do not interact with humans very much.
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[And incredibly painful when things like this happen.]