[ You know what? She'll take it. Optimism is a commodity here, especially after what they've been made to witness--but pragmatism works. Thankfully, he doesn't seem to push too hard, not questioning her stubborn need want to be reassuring.

Hibiki could take an educated guess on why he's so calm, but she isn't going to come out and say it. Adrenaline probably has something to do with it, and she's worried that if she points that out, it might somehow undo the effects. Just means she will need to keep an eye on him.

But for now, he gets to deal with Hibiki "Grin and Bear It" Fujiwara, as she looks out toward the injured masses. He brings up a good question, one that has her clenching a fist at her side. ]

Probably not. [ Brutal, but ] My Voice works for some and not others, probably just a part of the Netherworld messing with people's powers.

[ Had she mentioned what her Voice does to him? Whoops. ]

But what we can do is follow the Horseman's trail toward the gulf. We might find a whole lot of nothing, but we might also find something useful.