[She shakes her head back and forth in response, a much gentler motion.]

Kid, I can't blame you for this. Me being... hurt, has nothing to do with you being here.

[The word got delayed as Wonderland pulled the admission out of her, as much as she's loathe to speak about it. She doesn't... get hurt. Shouldn't.]

It's... mostly just embarassing. That people have to see me so... like this. Messy, I guess. He was always- I knew he was going to die.

[Ugh god this is just getting worse.]

Honestly, it's... Kolyat's nice, but it might actually be easier with a friend.