[ It takes her another few moments of silent thinking to sum up her thoughts, and when she does talk, her voice comes out very, very small. ]

I know...the bond you have with Akira is different from the one you have with me, and there's nothing that could ever change that, but if--if you're feeling as broken about this as I think you are...please rely on me?

[ biting her lip and hesitating for a moment. It was still only hours after Akira's death, but...this was a lot different from how Moriarty acted after Goro died, and that's what's making Azura worry, mainly. ]

I don't...I don't know what to do for you. I don't know how to help. But I don't want to see you hurting this badly.