[The hug back was fierce, and Rei reached fingers up to play through Ami's hair, trying to be the comforting person Ami needed. It wasn't easy, but she was trying.]

I can make the introductions, if you like. Sousei-sensei is very, very serious, but he's a good teacher. And I think you would be good at it. Kendo will probably come more naturally to you than me, since all my reflexive memories are of archery.