[See, now it feels a little better, not having the camera. Who knows if there's even anything they can do - maybe it'll take another Dreamer. Maybe it'll be something else. Ouse takes a deep breath... and pauses when she feels the little tug on her sleeve.

She sort of hates there has to be such a distance between them. But... it might just be better this way, after her little talk with Rei. What she can't help, is still feel like she wants to be closer. Some days, that night in September is about all she thinks about when she's near Yuri.]

I know. You're very good at finishing what you set your mind to. [Perhaps too good, but she means it as a compliment. Ouse... well... she's the one who failed, really. That's what usually sticks in her mind.] I feel confident we'll be able to do something.

[She smiles back - no, she's not looking into Yuri's eyes, even though she'd been granted permission the one time. It'll be a while before she does it without Yuri saying anything to her. Because she still feels like she wants the consent for it.

What that should probably also apply to is physical contact, but Ouse does nudge her arm... right into Yuri's hand. It comes with an emotional shock like touching something metal after being in a staticky environment, but she doesn't mind. Even briefly, she sort of wants it.

Even if she knows she shouldn't.] If nothing else, maybe we'll at least get answers, and those could be just as helpful.