Thinking about his response, it almost makes her want to cry. But ultimately, tears aren't what she settle son. She has more questions this time. Pressing questions. She wants to understand. It feels like Riku understands. Or maybe...almost understands. Maybe he's one of the only people that can get close enough. Her brow furrows, and she leans forward to rest her cheek against the back of his hand.

"But what if it's like there's nobody in the whole wide world who thinks the same way that you do? My brothers and sisters couldn't feel the way I feel, but then when I finally met someone I thought was my friend...she was so scared of me. It's like being stuck...in between two worlds, and I can't live in either one."