[Vanille can't tell if Fang's intent is well-meaning or admonishing—maybe a little bit of both?—but she knows what the other is trying to get at. if only things had been a little different, if she hadn't already begun transforming... but she's well aware that what's happened has already happened, and they're among the best to understand that.]

I know, it's just... it's been hard. In any other situation, I would run away and forget about it, but... I can't do that to you, Fang. You know I can't.

[there's a poignant pause as the current song comes to an end, then:]

But I'll try. [she attempts a half-smile, her intention well-meaning, even if it is a bit sad.] Okay?