[ ...Well, she did best him in court as a mere rookie with zero experience, and before that, there was Naruhodo. In both cases, they had help, though she still thinks Naruhodo is far more impressive than she is, even at that stage. She simply shrugs, unable to argue. ]

It's strange, isn't it? I've hardly thought about him before today.

[ She hums thoughtfully, trying to keep up her smile as she continues counting stars. ]

Then again, I... don't tend to dwell on the SS Burya, either.

[ Events may not have unfolded that way, but at least one part did. A boy is dead. Fuck you, Auchi, you don't get to talk about him...... even if you were just a figment of her imagination. ]