[She's relieved at his answer. As long as he honestly likes it here, she won't try to shake him loose. She smiles quietly, coming to stand beside him with her hands resting on the countertop.]

I'm glad. I just didn't want you to commit yourself to something you didn't like if it was only for my sake. I guess that's a little self-centered to assume.

[Orihime grins apologetically and rubs the back of her neck for a moment.]

But I could have done more. I should have. That other me was afraid of something that was a slim possibility, and you suffered for it. It's not something I'm proud of, Strife-san.

[Her shoulders rise and fall with an exhalation of breath.]

That reality never happened, though. Even if Aizen appeared in this place, I'm beneath his notice. The only reason he showed any interest in my powers was because he knew my friends would come after me if I was in trouble. He divided the forces that would stand against him and made an attack. Here, he wouldn't have any resources but his own abilities to alter people's perception of reality.

[She cups her hands together, leaning on her forearms.]

Kurosaki-kun defeated him too, even when Aizen had the upper hand. If he did show up here, I'm not worried about it. So you shouldn't be either. Okay?