While it certainly took a few minutes, eventually the sobs subsided. More noticeable again simply from Ritsuka growing more still than anything. Of course, with calm came increased awareness, and not small bit of self-consciousness.

"I--ah..."

It was hard not to feel at least a little embarrassed, after realizing how much of a breakdown she'd just had, and Ritsuka fumbled for words, not knowing what to even say.