[Ami shifts closer and hesitates before gently putting her arms around Rei, taking great care not to hold her too tightly, lest she cause pain. She closed her eyes for a moment and sighed, trying to wrap her mind around the idea that this event could have been the last she'd seen of her comrade.

Ami had been--no, Mercury had been too focused on saving the victims, it wasn't until the ash and dust had settled that she realized that there was no one her who wasn't a victim in some way.

Except her, perhaps. But Ami wasn't about to take that for granted. She was lucky.]

They can rely on both of us, Rei. [Whoever they are.] I know I haven't been here for everything. But I want to know.

[Ami pulled back, and put a hand on each of Rei's shoulders lightly so she could look her square in the eyes.] Everything. I know it will take time, but can we get back on the same page?