Aqua's words are helpful, because she needs the reminder, sometimes. Her friends did chase her in space. They saved her from being frozen. They believed in her when she didn't, and still kept doing that now. Maybe some part of her believes it would be better if they let her go, but she doesn't want them to. She smiles at Aqua, shaking off some of her melancholy, because the words do give her power.

"Thank you. I know they will." What a heavy topic for a first meeting! "Here, let me introduce you to other people. You're new and I think I know almost everyone here." Rinoa is a hostess first and foremost, and Aqua needs more friends that will be there for her here too as well as in home. She gestures for her to follow for introductions.

[And wrap!]