[ Maruki listens intently, brows knitting together in sympathy for how dearly it sounds like she means every word she says. ]

He sounds like a wonderful influence in your life. I'm not sure if I should say that I hope he'll arrive, but if it would make things easier on both of you, perhaps I do.

[ Noted. :)

The question in return isn't one he particularly wants to answer, but he can't brush past it in good conscience. ]

As for me… I'm in much the same position that you are, but on the opposite end. A former student of mine would surely be able to figure this place out and put a stop to it, but I wouldn't want to put him in that position. Like you, I do miss him.

[ But more importantly… ]

Ah, sorry to back up, but I couldn't help but catch that – another coma?