[Initially a flush forms on Futaba's face. However as the reality set in of what Ann had to endure her expression went from scandalized to sadness as she looked up at Ann.
After absorbing that information for a moment she pulled Ann into a tight hug.]
[It was dawning on her how rough things might have been for Ann so she felt more than a little emotional. She though it was just Ann from a different point in time, but clearly things had been hard.]
Seven months?!
[She hugged harder, as hard as her little noodly arms could.]
I'm glad you had other people, but you were there for me so I wish I could have been there for you when you needed it.
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After absorbing that information for a moment she pulled Ann into a tight hug.]
I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you...
How long were you there?
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[ A little taken aback by the hug, she still rests a hand on top of Futaba's head, giving it a gentle pat. ]
I wasn't alone. Ren, Yusuke, Makoto, and Haru were all there at one point! …Ryuji was there the whole time I was, too.
We were there about… seven months? Give or take a week or two, maybe.
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Seven months?!
[She hugged harder, as hard as her little noodly arms could.]
I'm glad you had other people, but you were there for me so I wish I could have been there for you when you needed it.
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Finally, she brought an arm around the other girl's shoulders, giving her a gentle hug. ]
Thanks, Futaba.
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Thank you too Ann.
[She smiles a little more easily and releases her friend.]
Come on the cakes aren't going to eat themselves.