No, it's okay... [So she was a shinki too? Well, shinki or no, it was still something of a figurative punch to the gut when Tsuzuki's name was mentioned. Lilka was already caught crying once, and she didn't want to start tearing up all over again.]

You did? [A pause.] Don't say "knew" though, okay? He still might come back, so it's not like he's gone forever...