[Yoite is curled up into himself, with his back against the wall and his knees against his chest. His hands are over his ears and his eyes are wide.]
I don't understand. What's- my head-
Is someone reading my mind again?
[Then, suddenly, he flies into a rage; it's like night and day, seeing him like this. He's thrashing one arm about, index finger
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I'm going to die.
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Hey. Can you look at me?
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But, I'm not finished here, yet. So, I'll hold out a little longer.
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Yoite-kun, is it OK if I come sit over there with you? I won't get too close, OK?
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[Chie slowly makes her way over toward Yoite on her knees, holding her side - it's not that far, and standing up is a little more than she can handle, yet. She sits next to him, back against the wall, at what she thinks is a good distance. She's quiet for a minute, then turns to him.]
I'm gonna protect you. It's what I do, back home - protect people.
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How do you do it?
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[She hesitates - she's never told anyone here or anyone in Inaba not directly involved about her Persona. Still, maybe if she opens up to Yoite, he'll understand that she just wants to help him.]
I have a power. And I have friends. We work together. We trust each other and we work together to save people, protect them.
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[It's ... partially true, anyway. She's trying to make a point.]
And I'm gonna be fine. Takes more than that to knock me down for good!
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[And she smiles at him, the best she can muster, given the circumstances.]
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