[ she looks to the desk chair, stares at it for a moment, and then joins ruby on the floor, sitting on her knees. ]

I'm...

[ she pauses again. though it's a simple question, her answer is a bit loaded. sure, she's physically fine, but emotionally? this might be one of the most confusing moments of her short life.

it comes out all at once. her eyes avoid ruby's, obscured by her bangs as she stares at the ground. ]

I'm very sorry for running away like I did. I was confused, and very upset, and... I wasn't sure what to do...