You seem pretty strong, Madeline-chan. And you're kinda not all on your own, anyway. You've got Other Madeline-chan with you. [Sorta. Still weird how that works.] Neighbors are good. I just...uh...

If I find someone, and I spend time with that person, I really end up sticking around them. That's why I'm not just staying with my closest friend here. That pissed my little brothers off back home, 'cause they couldn't really...get rid of me.

[Thaaat hurt to admit. That was a painful realization that hit him hard every time he came to it.]