[ Futaba's reluctance is a bit surprising, and it forces Elly to look upward. A placid, peaceful smile spreads across her lips. It's all right, really. ]

This isn't something that I could ask anyone else to do. A well-to-do have like me should be willing to give what she can of herself to those have nots who know only suffering and anguish.

It's all I know that I can do for them.