[ when he sits, they try to shift so he isn't entirely uncomfortable. as much as they can't ignore that tug that wants them to stay close, they don't want to be overwhelming. though the dissociation hits now and then, they aren't completely unaware of his company, checking on him. though, they grow a bit quieter at that. ] ...I just knew that I couldn't stop and give up. Even if it meant I never found an end.

[ a feeling they can't explain right now. ]

Ah... only for a bit. Other portals opened up and, one by one they appeared. Except for.. Matsui. [ mmm, their expression scrunches up a little, glancing off to the side. ] ...I couldn't see what happened to him through his portal, but I.. heard something.

[ and by their expression, it. was not anything good. they shake their head after. ] We ended up going inside the building we were in front of after, where we came to four doors. That's where the rest of you come in.