[Her heart all but lurches and clenches, the combination of Chiaki's tone and words Super Effective. Though she knows she can't just fix this, knows what it's like losing someone, it doesn't help the flair of protective feelings. She cards her fingers through Chiaki's hair soothingly, her voice soft]

Of course I'll come visit. A whole wild herd of mamas couldn't keep me away. I'll come see you whenever you want me to, all you have to do is call. I might even pop up out of the blue.

['I won't leave you alone.']