[Honestly, the more she thinks about it, the more she takes comfort in Monika holding her close like this. Still, there are other people they care about... who aren't safe and comfortable in the arms of someone they love right now.]
I-... I'm sure they'll all come back fine, though.
[Another weak reply. She wants to believe that everything will turn out fine. In fact, she needs to believe it. Thinking too much about the alternative... Well, it just wouldn't be good for her, even if those thoughts were the loudest ones.
When Monika does speak, she just utters a few words.]
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I can't stop thinking about it.
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[Honestly, the more she thinks about it, the more she takes comfort in Monika holding her close like this. Still, there are other people they care about... who aren't safe and comfortable in the arms of someone they love right now.]
I-... I'm sure they'll all come back fine, though.
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When Monika does speak, she just utters a few words.]
Please, stay with me, Natsuru.
Don't leave.