[She smiles a bit, and glances back at her friend.]

Which is why if we even want to head out into the world any, we need to be ready. We're a lot stronger now, but there's still a lot for us to learn...

[She looks back ahead of her.] Offense isn't everything, as well.

[Not to mention, she was fairly sure she had a lot of weaknesses since awakening as Cure Diamond as much as she had new power. But... she leaves that one to herself... mostly because she catches the scent, although it takes a few moments thanks to allergies.

Rikka stops in her tracks and her expression grows a bit more serious.]

Mana, hold on.