[ She feels her breath catch at that. Anis has been trying to keep everything in check, but the way he said that...

She can't help but feel an ache. ]

I suppose that is true. I don't want anyone else to go through this. [ Even if there is mercy in dying, death is still hard. ]

I did think about asking someone because Todomatsu is right. It would be useful for you all to have something from the curious. However, I don't think there's anyone I'd feel good asking that.