[ Under someone's eye...constantly monitoring, perhaps? She can see why that would be upsetting. There's freedom in being by yourself, though Himeka greatly prefers the company of others most of the time.

Which, upon returning from their "trip" to the Singularity, the treehouse feels...less lively. They hadn't had the time to fully settle into Nero's absence with all that had been happening. But now? It's palpable. ]

What about with friends?

[ It's an innocent enough question, isn't it? One that certainly couldn't be leading to something more. ]

That's alright. You don't need to talk to enjoy someone's company. I'll only be upset if you turn your nose up to the food.