Social link established?

That is good to know, because honestly Kotone still finds it hard not to sympathize with them. She's not far off from possibly having become one of them, after all.

She's not sure quite what she's expecting as a further response, but a boop to the nose wasn't it. Kotone gives her a small but genuine smile. "Kotone," she replies. "It's good to meet you."

She hopes?