Shiki grew more nervous the closer she got to the waiting room. She hadn't been expecting a visitor, and the information she had gleaned from the bulletin board had told her it might not be the most pleasant experience. She didn't say much, though her nurse was happy to fill the air with quiet talking.

"Won't this be nice? You have such thoughtful friends, Nicole, to come out here to see you. I'm sure you'll be happy to see them."

Friends? Eri? Neku? Beat? It could even be Rhyme. Or... She didn't want to think that it might be one of the Reapers. They weren't friends of hers.

Shiki frowned as her nurse wheeled her up to one of the tables. "They'll be along in a minute, dear. Just be patient."