"Rei. It's so nice to see you. Come in."
The visit was spontaneous yet Michiru wasn't surprised. Of course she wasn't.
Rei didn't move, and was frustrated by her indecision. She was here, but didn't mean to be. She needed something, but didn't know what. She wanted to talk, but didn't know how. And now she was looking like an idiot.
She shouldn't have come. She should leave before making it worse. Why was Michiru's arm around her shoulders?
Michiru smiled that smile. Only this time, perhaps for the first time, Rei understood it.
"Sit. I'll get us some tea."