[ She gives a non-committal hum at that, as if turning over his words in her head. No, she doesn't doubt that Howl really does feel that way— that Misa helped by nature of just being there, and making the task more bearable. But still, guilt lingers in her heart, for the way she'd so easily folded against one attack. It'd be stupid to think that way back on Earth. She's a normal human, any girl her size would surely fall from being shot. But she's an Aion now, supposed to be able to be equal with the rest of them here in the Kenoma... so she can't help but feel that she fell short. ]

We do, huh...? You know, it's great fun flying around like that, too! I want to team up again sometime.

[ Her words are open, honest - more sincere and mellow than her typical overenergetic, boisterous flair. It's because she really does mean that; there'd been a sort of synchronicity to their partnership, which had heightened both of their efficacy in their roles. ]

And when next time comes, I promise I'll be stronger. I shouldn't have let you leave me behind like that, so... I'm really sorry, Howl.

[ Because she could have helped him against Akua, right? And maybe she wouldn't have had to lure Caitlyn out by injuring herself more. They could've taken on the task together, if she hadn't been so weak. ]