It took much too long for her to comprehend the voice and recognize who it was. And when she did, the gravity of the situation just increased. He was holding her oddly, but she couldn't complain. It had all suddenly felt numb. Her soul strength was diminishing the further the Madness swallowed her. She felt like she was drowning.

"K-Kanji-kun..." Her voice was a low hiss; it was difficult to speak. He was above her. No? He was much closer? Something was wrong, but her she was losing the fight. She raised a hand, her fingers trembling as she tried to reach him. "I don't... I don't want to die here."

Who would tell her Grampa? Who would be there for him? Oh god, their family was going to die out. She failed him, she failed her name... she failed everything.