[Mikan rubs her face, struggling to think. Monika's lack of horror, and her abrupt language change, don't even faze her now.

Granted, they will later, in a 'huh. weird.' thought when she's alone. But not now.

She keeps her head down, eyes below, not wanting to look up just yet.]

We just... we just have to stick together, and not fall for any of his tricks or traps. Wonderland is stronger than him. It has to be. And it could send him away at any time... we have to hold onto our hope. It's stronger than despair.

[It's not really a strong speech with a lot of heart, but it's all she's got. Now she looks at Monika, and you know she says the following with absolute sincerity.]

If he hurt you... If something he did wound up hurting you... I don't if I could ever be happy again.