[ It takes a moment for Monika to remember how to breathe. She doesn't think she'll ever get used to being touched.

When her lungs finally start working again, she exhales and smiles ruefully. ]

We...probably can't. But this meant a lot to me. So thanks.

[ She wants to say more. So much more. The words get lodged in her throat, however, never making it to her lips. So, with one last hesitation, she waves and runs off before she can do something incredibly stupid. ]