[ The way Kotoha dodges the question isn't super convincing, but also, gives her the impression she shouldn't press more for now. The event is probably still raw in everyone's minds. It can't feel very good to have to take part in such an operation, especially not in such a literal way... she purses her lips, then whacks Kotoha with the pillow lightly in the side. ]

Hey, don't say it so jokingly — I'm tough! Feared, even!

[ She huffs, hamming up her displeasure for the bit. Hella's the type who doesn't like letting the mood drag down too much. ]

Just go ahead and hide behind me, I'll graciously allow it this time...