Niikura had been wondering what would happen if they got stuck out here, and as usual, the institute hadn't disappointed as the nurse fell to the ground screaming and ugh that was disgusting. He grabbed Shiina's arm, eyes still locked on the scene in front of him, as he pulled her out of the seat and into the aisle as fast as possible. "We gotta go," he heard himself say distantly. "Can't hang around."

It was just starting to sink in that this was what could be happening to Shiina too in a few nights. Suddenly, he felt as if he were going to be ill; the thought of watching her contort and writhe on the ground as--he shook his head violently as he turned to find the exit. Couldn't think about that right now--he wouldn't let himself. They just needed to focus on what was in front of them.

"Stay close. We need to stick together at all costs." He was going to be sticking to her like glue, personally.