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>Apologize.

Upon hearing the tone in her voice, Clover scrambles back, getting off the girl immediately. As the mystery girl brushes herself off and slowly stands, the wolf-girl can’t help but be reminded of what happened yesterday, even if she didn’t intend to harm her.

“Thanks.” The girl’s muttered response is curt, cutting through her thoughts.

“…I…” Clover looks down. “I’m sorry. I-I panic and get confused easily. I’m not… I didn’t mean to…”

The girl watches her silently.

Clover swallows. “I’m not that good at knowing what to say or do. I… sorry.”

“…It’s okay.” The girl’s voice is softer. “I panic too.”

“…Um, we-!” Clover glances back. Lorene is already walking away. “…I care. I really do. T-that’s why I showed up!” Clover thinks. “Maybe, could you tell us where the Coordinator stayed? We might be able to find some clues!”

“That…” The girl puts a hand on Clover’s shoulder, looking at her seriously. “It’s… not a pretty sight. I don’t think it’s something anyone should see.” The girl considers it deeply. “…But. You’re a magical girl too. You have the right to know, since your life is also on the line. Just… try not to go alone. It’s… messed up.”

She looks around, before whispering an address in her ear.

“Just don’t want any normal person tailing you, since it could be kinda hard to explain…” The girl brushes her hair behind her ear. “Anyway, I’m heading out. Good luck.” She begins to walk away.

Clover grabs her hand. She looks back in surprise. “B-be safe, okay? I… I don’t want you to die or anything…”

The girl gives a small smile. “I’ll try. See you around, sometime, wolf-girl. Next time, when it’s safer, maybe we can exchange names.” She glances at Lorene’s retreating back briefly, before dashing away.

>What now?