[Ah, it's working! Natsuru's apprehension seems to melt away, and her mood brightens up a lot while she continues to lead the girls in an endless loop of the familiar tune. The way Wendy turns their walk into a rhythmic skip is working on Natsuru almost as easily as it is on the rest of the girls. Eventually, they stop singing the words and just keep humming the melody along with their pace.
Seeing Wendy beaming up at her, she smiles back, blushing a little at the unspoken praise. They really are getting them home quickly and safely now!]
Mm-hm!
[Natsuru agrees between bars of the song that she's humming a little more softly now, just for the benefit of the one remaining girl holding her hand while Natsuru still continues to hold Wendy's. While her apprehension hasn't gone away completely, she's relieved that they're almost done getting the girls home. Her eyes dart towards what might be movement in the shadows once or twice, but she zeroes in on their destination once it's in sight. Just a little further-!]
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Seeing Wendy beaming up at her, she smiles back, blushing a little at the unspoken praise. They really are getting them home quickly and safely now!]
Mm-hm!
[Natsuru agrees between bars of the song that she's humming a little more softly now, just for the benefit of the one remaining girl holding her hand while Natsuru still continues to hold Wendy's. While her apprehension hasn't gone away completely, she's relieved that they're almost done getting the girls home. Her eyes dart towards what might be movement in the shadows once or twice, but she zeroes in on their destination once it's in sight. Just a little further-!]