Rise takes a deep breath and steps closer to Yukiko, offering to take the other girl's hand.

"So what if she's listening to advice, huh? So what if she has someone's shoulder to cry on. Is it wrong to have friends?" Rise asks, determined and a little offended at the implication that her advice is worth less because of her career choices.

"We're not humoring you, Yukiko. Everyone needs a hand sometimes, and friends help each other out."