[Ib shrinks back slightly when his gaze falls on her. There's something strange in his expression. A sort of... hollowness. Emptiness. It's creepy.
But he's still her friend, so she can't turn away. Zelda being there also helps bolster her courage. After a moment of hesitation, Ib steps forward again.]
Sh- she's right! You're our friend. If you just tell us what's wrong, maybe we can... help you....
[She's still desperately and naively hoping there's a good explanation for all of this and they can settle everything peacefully.]
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But he's still her friend, so she can't turn away. Zelda being there also helps bolster her courage. After a moment of hesitation, Ib steps forward again.]
Sh- she's right! You're our friend. If you just tell us what's wrong, maybe we can... help you....
[She's still desperately and naively hoping there's a good explanation for all of this and they can settle everything peacefully.]
Please?