[It is inappropriate, maybe, but Rei doesn't seem to care, and steps back, taking his hand in hers for a quick squeeze.]

I know it feels like it. That's why I wanted to talk to you in person. There's a lot of things about me that you don't know, but...things I want you to know. Reasons I can be so casual about things like this. You know I know about the TV World, your Persona, and things like that. I think it's only fair that I show you my true self as well, but I want to do that maybe on the roof, somewhere we won't be disturbed.

[Canting her head to one side, she peers up into his eyes, and they soften by degrees from their usual.]

But, I appreciate the way you feel. I am truly sorry that I worried you. And I'm beyond relieved that you're alright. And please, believe me when I say that I am alright.

[She takes a step towards the stairwell, if he'll follow.]

I died doing the right thing. It was worth the cost, because I was undoing something...I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemies. The short of it is that I got sucker punched from behind by something while I was distracted, and it overwhelmed my defenses.