Mieko holds the girl closely, firmly in her embrace. She too, even as an artificial intelligence, has the fear of death, the fear of going into that good night. She knows Victoria does not want to go into that good night. She does not want her to, unless there is no other choice. Thankfully, there is another choice.
She keeps her close, and nods in affirmation of what Victoria asks of her. "I promise. My lips are sealed and this will be heavily encrypted. Your secret is safe with me."
Mieko's compassionate self keeps Victoria close a little while longer. "To quote an old friend of mine and Hanamura-sensei.. let us eat, drink and be merry, yes? You might just yet have a second lease on life, without having to end the one you're enjoying. Let us at least celebrate that little victory." She says, before tightening the hug briefly.
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