[Actually? She kind of is. It's not like she has a choice with you squeezing her there. And she tries to keep her eyes up top, it's a valiant effort but somewhat doomed. Just a little so she'll just roll with it.

But she's totally missing the point.]

Athena...you're proving my point. You're pretty extraordinary, saying things like this. I know you mean it, but...[A smile. And because she has to do something to get her friend to focus and stop trying to be inspirational, Rei pushes up and kisses her friend gently on the cheek. She does this to Usagi and Athena all the time, nbd.]

I should be the one protecting you. Like last time. You keep getting into trouble...