[ She nestles close to him, with faint relief as the chains disappear and he's himself again. Seeing him in chains always worries her a little. Even if it's still him.

By contrast, his touch is softer than anything she's ever felt, and she shivers a little with happiness as he touches her. ]

Ah... but a little inspiration is good sometimes, isn't it? As long as you believe in yourself, too... you all inspired me on the island, and now here... you've accomplished so much, before I could even get here.

[ She squeezes his hands, taking them in both of hers. And she really wants to be close to him, so she shuffles closer, pressing her forehead against his shoulder. ]

Mm... I could be a literal shadow. But I don't think that's really what's going on, is it? I guess it's kind of hard to say.

But... I do want things. I want to know more about her, too. I think that's important, to know who she is.

[ Another quiet moment, then: ] Hinata probably knew her, didn't he?