[ Himeka squeezes it back and manages another smile. She's ever been the optimist, but she feels she may be allowed a little moping after all that's happened. ]

Yes, you're right. I should wait.

[ As eager as she is to try and fix what she's done. Surely she'll find something else to occupy herself for a while... ]

Thank you, Alucard. I think I will stay here for a while...and I hope when our paths cross again you won't need to put a stop to me.