[ If Riko couldn't sort out her own feelings about the recent events, there's no way she could imagine what Dia has been through. With Ruby held captive, it must've been a nightmare for her. And Riko feels like she failed her. Dia's been with her ever since the beginning and in a time of a crisis, she couldn't help her at all. Not knowing how she would be able to help sounds just like an excuse.
With the jailbreak being successful, Riko comes to a realization that Dia and Ruby need time together alone. Not wanting to be a bother, she decides to get in touch with Dia in a few days. Hopefully, the sisters will feel at least a bit better by then.
It doesn't really go her way, though. When she leaves the apartment to go for a walk around the garden, she sees Dia walking along the corridor. ]
Dia-san...
[ Riko raises her hand to wave at her. It's way better than she imagined their first meeting after what happened to be—Riko was pretty sure that she wouldn't be able to say a word. Without waiting for her friend's response, she makes a few steps towards Dia and suddenly pulls her into a hug. ]
Dia-san. I'm sorry. Sorry for not being able to do anything.
[Dia was at a point that day where she needed to get up and walk. Ruby was tended to for the moment and was asleep again. Dia just needed to think, to clear her head, to run off some energy— something.
She doesn't expect to run into Riko in the halls.
She surely doesn't expect Riko to approach her and gather her into a hug either. She's stunned for a moment before she raises her arms to hug back. Careful.]
Riko-san, please... it's nothing to apologize for.
Ruby is doing as well as one could hope. She's sleeping a lot, and she's still in a little bit of pain. I'm just tired, but nothing that really causes any concern.
[She is still hugging Riko too, looks like she probably needed that hug.]
[ She's always been the most mature one in their group, Riko knew that very well. Dia is so calm and serious right now, it's just like she wasn't scared at all. But...is that really the truth? ]
[To tell the truth, Dia is terrified right now. She's scared Ruby won't get well quickly. She's scared that there was unseen damage. She's scared to have to explain something like this to their parents if they ever go home.
Quite frankly, Dia has been putting on a strong face for quite some time.]
[ Although it might have sounded a bit awkward (and, truth to be told, it's not the first time Riko says something like this out of the blue), Riko doesn't seem flustered. Actually, she even nods. ]
You're so strong.
[ Even if Dia's scared, she's hiding it pretty well. ]
But...remember that we're here for you and Ruby-chan.
[ Riko raises her eyebrows in surprise; this is kind of a weird thing to be reminded of, isn't it? Of course they're here. Still, Riko can't blame Dia for feeling like this. She's been confused and stressed for most of the time so no doubt that Dia felt the same if not worse. ]
[The last two weeks have been an out of body experience for her. She is certain that some of the things that she is saying probably sound really concerning.]
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With the jailbreak being successful, Riko comes to a realization that Dia and Ruby need time together alone. Not wanting to be a bother, she decides to get in touch with Dia in a few days. Hopefully, the sisters will feel at least a bit better by then.
It doesn't really go her way, though. When she leaves the apartment to go for a walk around the garden, she sees Dia walking along the corridor. ]
Dia-san...
[ Riko raises her hand to wave at her. It's way better than she imagined their first meeting after what happened to be—Riko was pretty sure that she wouldn't be able to say a word. Without waiting for her friend's response, she makes a few steps towards Dia and suddenly pulls her into a hug. ]
Dia-san. I'm sorry. Sorry for not being able to do anything.
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She doesn't expect to run into Riko in the halls.
She surely doesn't expect Riko to approach her and gather her into a hug either. She's stunned for a moment before she raises her arms to hug back. Careful.]
Riko-san, please... it's nothing to apologize for.
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You've always been here for us, for me...you shouldn't have been alone.
[ She tightens her grip around Dia making it obvious that she's not letting go anytime soon. ]
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I understand, it's a scary situation. How would you have known what to say?
[There, there. She is going to hug her back. Tight.]
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How are you? How is Ruby-chan?
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[She is still hugging Riko too, looks like she probably needed that hug.]
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[ Dia should get some rest, that's for sure. Yet, Riko's not really sure if her friend will agree to this. ]
You need rest, Dia-san.
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[Dia frowns.]
But I think she would enjoy your company, Riko-san.
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[ She's always been the most mature one in their group, Riko knew that very well. Dia is so calm and serious right now, it's just like she wasn't scared at all. But...is that really the truth? ]
I wish I had a sister like you.
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Quite frankly, Dia has been putting on a strong face for quite some time.]
Oh...?
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You're so strong.
[ Even if Dia's scared, she's hiding it pretty well. ]
But...remember that we're here for you and Ruby-chan.
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[Because Dia was convinced for a while that Ruby wouldn't make it, and in turn she wouldn't either. It's horrible.]
It is you guys that makes me strong.
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You're here, both of you. And we're here for you.
[ She offers her a tiny smile. ]
And you make us strong, Dia-san.
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Riko-san...
[She doesn't even know what to say right now.]