[ It's quite true that Sora's the most likely candidate for meeting someone that's come into the city from their worlds - but more eyes and ears are always helpful. All of that's been pretty solidly banished from her mind, however, by the new topic of conversation. Before she knows it she's beginning to shake her head. ]

But they're...

[ Not. Just as important? Surely that's not the case, even if Sora feels differently. Naminé's still working on fully convincing herself that they're so much as real to begin with - but looking at him now, she knows she can't say that. She falters, lips parted, and gets nowhere. Her mouth purses as she shuts it, then tries again. ]

… I know... that that's the way you feel. And I trust you, Sora, I really do. But I also know how important your friends are to you, and I-- I never want to cause you any more trouble than I have to - than I already have. Even if you say that it's okay.