Again Flandre hesitates. But not quite so much, this time. There was another creature waiting outside--a new one!--but she might not be able to come back.

...no, that was silly. Of course she would, she'd find a way to!

So she does smile, at least a little. This was reassuring, right? And she gave Culumon one last hug, even though she had to crouch to do so.

"Goodbye, Culumon. I'll come back, and find you again!"