She walked over, and sank down onto the bench beside Kou. "... I don't think many people would understand, really, but I bet you would. I'm frightened—I don't have anyone to look after my best interests for my future. Or anything to do, now."
She folded her hands again and looked down. Her shoulders sagged slightly—it looked like she was folding in on herself, just a little bit. (And for good reason. It was very carefully meant to.) "What do you think I should do?"