[Rita gets it. Being around people isn't enough to bond with them--not really. Even when it seems like it happens organically, it still takes effort and investment from both parties. After all, the two of them wouldn't even be sitting here together if not for both of them deciding to extend a proverbial hand, and now spill a little of their hearts. And opening up one's heart opens them up to hurt...but it's possible to find people for whom it's worth taking that risk.

And even one or two worthy people can be enough. Sylvie's generous description of this Armand--although Rita's brows momentarily furrow in bemusement over "duckiest"--certainly paints a picture of someone loved and loving in turn.]

Free, huh... [She contemplates that for a moment. She thinks she was already pretty free, but maybe there's something to that...?] Maybe...I don't know. When I'm with Natsuno, I feel like...we can overcome anything the universe throws at us. I guess that's a type of freedom, huh?