You have to be careful with carnival food. [ He says, and it sounds like he's trying to hold back a chuckle. ] It's a lot heavier than the stuff people eat day to day.

[ A bruise? She asks that like it's something she'd want. Haha, jeez. What a freak.

He considers going on his way-- it's hit and miss, whether talking to Monika will be worth it --but he didn't have anywhere better to be, really. And after all the hours of sleep she's stolen from him, she kinda owes him.

He moves to sit down beside her, on the grass. ]

Well, you might. Depends on how easily you bruise, and where I-- ah, stepped on you. You... don't sound that worried, though.