[She lowers her head in thought. Her friends back home had known, of course-- they had been there to see her power themselves. They had all agreed to help protect and guide the growth of her power.
However, it was also one that she had so wanted to keep secret, even in this world where people had powers even greater than those she had originally gained when the Dragon Stream was first disrupted. Being able to stave off death is not a power that should be used lightly, but even still, she had done so twice now in Hinoto-Ri, and been caught both times.
The woman before, the Death - she seemed to understand Aoi's power instinctively. But now that the time had come, could she-- should she explain it?]
...
I... think you understand, too. That power of mine... It would be better if people didn't know about it.
[Private]
However, it was also one that she had so wanted to keep secret, even in this world where people had powers even greater than those she had originally gained when the Dragon Stream was first disrupted. Being able to stave off death is not a power that should be used lightly, but even still, she had done so twice now in Hinoto-Ri, and been caught both times.
The woman before, the Death - she seemed to understand Aoi's power instinctively. But now that the time had come, could she-- should she explain it?]
...
I... think you understand, too. That power of mine... It would be better if people didn't know about it.
[Her voice is very quiet.]