[She paused at the base of the last flight of steps. There was a moment and a frown, and she swallowed a little, her eyes closed.]

Maybe someone a little like her, but I don't think Minako is the right choice or me, for where I am in my life. I want a free spirit, but... [She was a little too free? Vira-Lorr honestly didn't think Minako was ready to settle from the little they'd talked of such things.] I think I might have trouble not being jealous around her.

But there are pieces of her that are very attractive yes. Somebody would be lucky to date her, yes.

[She looked up at her.] You sound like your world revolves around your friends, Makoto. Why would you say she misses them more? I imagine you miss each other equally to be apart.