It's a sudden shock to her entire body, and Bearmon looks away slowly when Hollyleaf glances at her and Veemon. It seems everyone's been thinking it.

"He's...a very good friend," Hollyleaf says slowly. "...I can't push him into doing anything, Lopmon. Sometimes if you push, someone just strikes back even harder. ...But I'll visit him tonight, when there are less people around to ask me questions."