Maruki could tell from her hesitance, the tells of anxious behaviour that she was having a rough time opening up. That was...really strange. Perhaps this was just the universal pattern when it comes to persona users?

"I don't think any person can truly understand one's pain. Most if not all words of comfort come from the need to make sure the other person isn't hurting anymore but it never actually stops the problem itself."

"Its a rather tragic cycle, isn't it?"