[Alice's eyes widen, and the next moment she finds herself clinging desperately to Rikka as she's pulled closer. She was worried for both of them, but... Rikka. Rikka was the one who was affected then, right? Mana was only hurt helping her. If she could keep Rikka safe, then Mana would be safer too, right?
That... made sense, didn't it...?
She still shook as she clung to Rikka, clenching her tear-filled eyes shut.]
S- so long as Rikka-chan stays safe, yes... That may be fine...
[For the moment. The gnawing in her mind was still there. That voice was still rising in her head. She feels that worry still rising, and dangers all around. A part of her knows if she's left to dwell on it, the feeling will only get worse and worse. But if she could just... keep her safe...
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That... made sense, didn't it...?
She still shook as she clung to Rikka, clenching her tear-filled eyes shut.]
S- so long as Rikka-chan stays safe, yes... That may be fine...
[For the moment. The gnawing in her mind was still there. That voice was still rising in her head. She feels that worry still rising, and dangers all around. A part of her knows if she's left to dwell on it, the feeling will only get worse and worse. But if she could just... keep her safe...
Yes, that might be good. For now.]