That applause, and that witch.. Why did she have to show up now of all times, while she was still feeling so weak, so vulnerable, while she had to at least be at her strongest to normally face her. And there was no guarantee that she would fulfill her promise now and actually grant them that happy ending, what if she would start to pick another fight with them here, while they were already covered in blood and emotionally exhausted?

She had to be strong now, so Ange quickly forced herself to her feet as well, even if she still felt like her legs were made out of jelly, nearly making her wobble as she stood. The girl tried to force her usual deadpan expression, but it was so hard that.. after a moment of hesitation, she just grabbed the man's hand instead, even if she was still slightly standing behind him. Even if he had scared her, she still loved him more than anything and with the way she was feeling right now, not strong at all, she just wanted to rely on him and borrow his strength like this. She squeezed Amakusa's hand a little before she finally managed to force something on her face that didn't make it seem like she had been completely miserable just now.

"Very funny." Her voice was tight, and still slightly softer than usual. She really didn't have the patience to deal with Bernkastel right now.. "Any more jokes?"