Good enough for now, I guess.

[She walks over, carefully, and gives him a slightly awkward hug, mostly around his neck and shoulders so to avoid hurting his ribs, though her arms stay very gentle, touch light, and she backs away after a moment.]

I...

[She sighs and bites her lip.]

I should probably just... want you to go him and be happy, but....

It's... more complicated than that. Because, like I said.... Aoi, he's from after we break out of the loop. I'm not. And... and it may take a while to get there. Well. A while for me, anyway. For you, it would either take a few years or... or it would never happen.

I... I could use your help, though. If you do come with me. But if not.... I'll... I'll understand.