[ The blonde's brows raise at the laugh. At first she thinks perhaps she's guessed correctly, because that amusement certainly came from somewhere, but Chizuru's explanation proves otherwise. Contemplative, Naminé listens carefully. ]

Never? [ she repeats, expression a mix of subtle emotions. That's an unusual way to feel, she's come to recognize, even though-- ] I see. I... think I can understand that much.

[ For so long she'd considered herself heartless, after all. How could she ever hope to love someone, that being the case? Circumstances have changed, it's true, but the concept is still painfully familiar to her. ]

But what is it that he does that's so important? [ Because she has to wonder, really, what amount of responsibility to cause that sort of issue. At last she falters, however, with an, ] If-- you don't mind me asking.