[This is familiar in so many ways, and there is dim comfort in that familiarity, the settling into what is routine and safe. Utena could almost convince herself that this is going to be a normal visit, but to follow that line of thinking would be to regress, and she's done enough of that to last her a lifetime.
She tries to smile, but the expression wavers and eventually falls.] Hi, Mami. [She reaches out to put a hand on Mami's shoulder, an attempt to offer physical comfort.] Um...sorry. I didn't mean to visit so suddenly, but I wanted to talk to you.
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She tries to smile, but the expression wavers and eventually falls.] Hi, Mami. [She reaches out to put a hand on Mami's shoulder, an attempt to offer physical comfort.] Um...sorry. I didn't mean to visit so suddenly, but I wanted to talk to you.