[ those words seem to bring hiyori to a complete standstill. her bangs shadow her face as she stands there. the hands pressing to the glass trapping ereshkigal fall to her sides.

then, she rounds on "ishtar" with an unyielding look in her eyes. guess the threat didn't catch. ]

If it's between me helping her [ hiyori points at her back, at the mirror, at the "whiny goddess" ] and abandoning her to save myself, I'm going to help her.

[ does she want to get out? yes, but not if it means sacrificing someone else. no way. ]

So be as unkind to me as you like, Ishtar-sama. If she needs help, I'm not leaving her behind. [ turning back around, she regards the mirror with concentration. it pulled her in and... what? the unwavering look on hiyori's face hasn't faded but it's softer now as she looks at the blonde girl. the blonde goddess. ]

Something pulled you in? What was it? Do you remember?