She stared at him when he arrived, but even that was.. slowly, really, as if she was reacting to everything with much less spirit than she usually would. In fact, it was almost like it took her a few moments to even recognize him, to put a name to that face, but.. of course, Kouji, she had already met him even in person, of course she remembered him even in this state where her entire mind seemed almost clouded over. God, why did he have to come here now of all moments..

"I'm fine." She tried to sound casual, and at least she succeeded in that much.. but it didn't mean much as long as she couldn't muster up her usual expression. Her normal grin was nowhere to be found, instead replaced with an almost energyless expression as she eyed him, feeling his hand on her shoulder.

Well.. Yes, she was happy to see him in a way, happy to not be alone, but.. at the same time, she didn't want him to be here, not right now, not when the had no clue what was going to happen to her Soul Gem. "Is it such a problem if I don't show up on the community for a bit?"