[ They're doing great, truly. Haru still looks troubled, but there's no easy way to move past what happened. All they can really do is keep going, pausing to proverbially lick their wounds from time to time and take stock of how they're doing as a group. ]

I'm certainly glad you're still with us. [ She can say that much. ] But please make sure to let Sigewinne or Shoko-chan know if you feel poorly or the pain worsens. I think we should probably stay communicative so we have a good idea on what symptoms or problems this infection causes, even if the area's been removed.