[The hug doesn't surprise her as much as it might have from anyone else— Ryuji has never been one to hide his emotions. The fact that he was so open about them was one of the things that had endeared him to her from the start, and so as she, too, decides that the proof they do have is good enough for now, she throws her arms around him in turn, letting out an exhale of relief.

This is far from over, but at least neither of them is alone.]

I'm not sure how long it's been for me, it's like— time doesn't mean anything?

[She frowns as she pulls back, studying his face.

Yeah. Shit canal of mirrors.]

We'll get out of here. If we're together, we won't get turned around as easily. Am I— the first person you've come across in here?

[Was it possible that there were several of them wandering lost, but never managing to cross paths?]