[ There is a weariness in her eyes, and though Shoko had gone away from the group, she's not about to turn away company, if they don't mind her continuing to smoke. ]

Ah, it's Haru-chaaan. [ in as sing-songy a tone as she can manage, which is... not very melodious, no. ] This spot's open, yeah.

[ She pats the spot next to her... with her injured arm, which causes her to wince just a little. ]

Oh. Don't worry about this, by the way. It's just a cut. The zombies at the hospital were equipped - isn't that crazy?