[ It doesn't seem to register in her expression that Elly doesn't recognize this girl, and it's almost as if she seems someone other than Hana standing there beside her. Even as she addresses her as 'lady,' which seems to get a brief glimmer of a response (hesitance? why would she..?), it's quickly tucked away as her hand remains outstretched.
They don't have time for second guessing, and if something isn't done, then Elly might lose her chance. Might lose her nerve.
There's a brief pause before Elly finally nods, swallowing down any fear or reluctance before it has a chance to bubble to the surface. She has to do something. ]
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They don't have time for second guessing, and if something isn't done, then Elly might lose her chance. Might lose her nerve.
There's a brief pause before Elly finally nods, swallowing down any fear or reluctance before it has a chance to bubble to the surface. She has to do something. ]
It's all right.
[ Is she saying that to Hana, or to herself? ]