[ The perpetual cat-smile stays in its rightful place, but something in Mari's demeanor shifts. She's just a little more serious and a little less faux friendly.

A little bit more true to what her intentions plainly are, mayhaps. ]

You definitely don't have to do anything! I don't have any power over you after all-- I'm just a girl!

[ She leans back against the wall of the booth, finally giving Suzu some proper space, fanning herself with the little strip of photos all the while. ]

And so are you!

[ This isn't really about being helpful. But strength in numbers right? ]

You're like us-- not from here, I know that much! I don't think it would hurt to try and make some friends. You never know when you might need one.