[The four bodies stand in front of Mu as a shield, but she still staggers back when Akutagawa speaks. These will work, she reminds herself, this trick always works to protect her. Doubt is illogical.]

Mu.

[Her voice comes out timidly. Her mind races.]

Tau is... a big sister. Our senior. I came to get her... before Terrel. [Red eyes shift to Tau,] Once they know where we are... It's too late, you know? Let's go... quietly.