Clare instantly shut up, there was a sharp ripple in her wavelength as she bristled to the sudden, sharp words. But it was gone quickly. She'd screwed up, she should know better than to try and tell Naruto he's doing well, he isn't her and he doesn't need coddling like that. It took a few more minutes before she could stabilize her wavelength back at the step it was before.

Clare takes everything to heart, which is unfortunate sometimees. But it just happens to be who she is. Throwing themselves down the steps was looking like a better plan. Still, she was mature, she could handle this... it wasn't like the fate of the world hung in the balance.

Except it did, why did she think that!?