[He would hug her right then and there if they were standing next to each other, and he would kiss her and try to allay her fears. It was rare to hear her sound so desperate and so broken, and hearing sent a jolt of anger through his heart. The Malnosso would fall, one way or another.

Fujiko should never have to cry like this.

It took an effort, but he manages a light laugh--an attempt at a verbal hug. That was all he could do.]

My memory is fine, but I'm having a hard time standing right now...

Luke is coming to pick me up, and we're going to see Mister Law for a check over to see what the problem is.