[ Self-absorption and emotional turmoil are going to trump courtesy here, unfortunately. It would be polite to return the gesture for Hime, but Hibiki doesn't even think of it. So in a way, they're bad at this together.
She averts her eyes, though, swallowing. All right. So this is mourning. She can handle that. Focus on the present. On Hime, one of her geniuses, her Princess of the ethereal wings. Asking about the murderer who killed Venus. Hurting. Choosing to take direct action. Hibiki would never prevent her geniuses from flying in whatever sky they chose, but.....
She sounds almost surly, reluctant, when she speaks. ]
...Don't die.
[ This is a serious moment. She can, for this moment, if she tries very hard, be honest. ]
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She averts her eyes, though, swallowing. All right. So this is mourning. She can handle that. Focus on the present. On Hime, one of her geniuses, her Princess of the ethereal wings. Asking about the murderer who killed Venus. Hurting. Choosing to take direct action. Hibiki would never prevent her geniuses from flying in whatever sky they chose, but.....
She sounds almost surly, reluctant, when she speaks. ]
...Don't die.
[ This is a serious moment. She can, for this moment, if she tries very hard, be honest. ]