[ Ryuko nods in agreement, why the hell not. When she returns with spare batteries, she gestures for Athena to open it up so Ryuko can place the new ones in. ]

Batteries, huh... who knew... [ She says it pleasantly enough, but it's clear that something is bothering her. ]

It would be nice if we could fix our friends as easily as this. Just... take out all the bad things, and replace 'em with new and better ones.