[If they turned that apathy against others there would be trouble, yes, but was there a reason to? He had his business. She had hers and now Luna. It would be troublesome to throw that all away. No. They were already on the sideline as it was.

Glancing around the aisle she shifts her cart a little so they were closer. A gesture of support.]

We're a rare breed, Kei, even if we're different. That aside, we've known each other for a while and you've been a good friend to me. [Those were things that were uncommon for Ai, after all, even in this life. She couldn't judge him but she could feel sympathy.]

I don't blame you. [Even if it wasn't to protect her feelings.] Feelings are difficult things to grasp, after all. [At that statement she blinks.] Ah, well..

[She stumbles a little at that.] I do hope so. [She shouldn't let him change the subject.]