[Okay, it is officially hug time. She's putting her arms around his shoulders, and not just for comforting Charles. Thinking about Akira now is making her heart ache a little bit.]

It's...tempting, I'll admit, but...what, are we supposed to sacrifice an innocent person, then? Just because we wanted someone else back? That would mean...sacrificing two people. I...I don't think I could live with myself if I did that.

[Her voice cracks a little as she says that last part. It's not the only thing she's thinking about if someone murdered for this.]

I guess, but...who cares about clichés?