Mana was just about to answer Rikka, when... suddenly, hope literally exploded onto the scene. Anise, Jade, and Henry, all three of them appearing in short order. Mana found her expression brightening, and relief wash over her.

"E-Everyone...!" she exclaimed, standing up on shaking legs. "You came for us...!"

She turned around and grabbed Rikka into a hug, which was followed by her giving one (gently) to Alice as well. The others were here. They were going to make it out of this...!