[So that's what the necklace does. It's helpful, actually, as Athena needs to rest, but this way they will be able to monitor how she is and if they need to be more careful with her.

Vietnam hovers close at first, so that she can gently wipe away Athena's tears.] I am glad to see you are as fine as you can be, Athena. This is Mutsunokami, and just before, you were carried by Horikawa. We're among friends.

[And then she steps back and rolls her shoulders, making sure that she's holding her oar firmly. With Mutsu carrying Athena, and Horikawa using his excellent vision to bring them to safety, she will do her best to protect them all should they be randomly ambushed.] Alright, we're coming!

[And she heads towards the way he urges them to follow. Horikawa, she trusts him to point her to the right direction so she can take out ambushers ahead of time too! But really she just hopes they are close to shelter now.]