[ Many people failed the test, meaning they died. But... really, that's not what she's trying to talk about. ]
Maybe, but... you were kind to me. You could have just left me alone, but you took care of me. I... after my parents died, I thought I was going to be useless forever. You taught me how to change that.
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Many people failed the test leaving me alone. Your latent ability is what brought us together.
[He's not even going to lie about it. Reika's Evoke is what helped bring the rest of the squad home too.]
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Maybe, but... you were kind to me. You could have just left me alone, but you took care of me. I... after my parents died, I thought I was going to be useless forever. You taught me how to change that.
[ She looks down at this point, suddenly quiet. ]
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You've grown up on your own now. How could I have left you alone? I was yearning for companionship.
[From someone like Reika, specifically.]
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Then I'll keep you company. I promise.
[ He's been lonely for years, hasn't he? ]