<em>Nobu seems unafraid of the glowing blade, and, in fact, takes a step closer after Yoko materializes it, still staring intently into Yoko's eyes, letting her, in turn, have her say. She betrays no rage, no fear, only... sadness.<br/><br/>As her friend goes, though, Nobu turns to her, reaching to grasp the other's girl's wrist, her voice soft and desperate.<br/><br/>"Listen. If you need someone to beat up for this, fine. Beat up me. I was the one who, as you pointed out, showed up too late. I was the one who could have been fighting that Aberrant. But I wasn't. This is as much my fault as his. You want to take it out on someone? At least take it out on someone who understands why."</em>