[Mitsuki is quiet again, turns her focus to the placid, clear water. She is used to responses like this, has had quite a while to adjust to Kotone's particular temperament. Even with this knowledge, however, her words still sting, on occasion.
She doesn't smile again, only dips her fingers in the water, puts up her own walls.] Maybe not. But it's still good to have you here.
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She doesn't smile again, only dips her fingers in the water, puts up her own walls.] Maybe not. But it's still good to have you here.