[After Yaone takes a seat on the bench by Dokugakuji's side, she simply listens. After a while, she rests a comforting hand on his knee. It all sounds horrible and stressful and she can see the toll it's taken on him with the intensity he's displaying now. Just how long has it been since Dokugakuji been dealing with all of this by himself alone? She's seen just how much he still cares for his brother, going so far as to act directly against Zakuro as she had tried to do.]

If I see Mister Gojyo, I will not tell him anything I know. I do not wish to endanger him unnecessarily or use this knowledge to Lord Kougaiji's advantage. It does not seem fair to him under these circumstances.

[As cold-blooded as Yaone can be when it comes to murdering Lord Kougaiji's enemies, something about taking advantage of Gojyo's present condition feels wrong to her. Dishonorable even. Besides, the plan she'd thought best had resulted in a complete defeat, anyway. All too often, she winds up choosing wrong.]

Taking care of our own sounds best until a way home can be found. Surely, the Sanzo Party is as determined to go back. That could be useful.

[Given the somewhat friendly atmosphere that'd existed between her, Dokugakuji, and the others back home just before Yaone had left, it feels natural for Yaone to include them, too, as part of their own. Especially after Goku had given her aid and she'd offered to treat Hakkai's mysterious illness.]

It would seem that Mister Hakkai is ill. I have offered Mister Goku my assistance.

[Perhaps it's a little ill-timed but Yaone wishes to be transparent on this matter. After a brief pause, she adds softly.]

I am sorry that you had to cope with all of this alone, Dokugaku. If I had arrived sooner, I would have tried to help you.