[It's really noticable now, with how the only other sound beyond their talking is that awful music coming from outside. Basil connects the dots in that moment, and the way his expression falls a fraction is telling. Not only did Max plunge into that lake and nearly die, she lost her walkman...which, as far as Basil understands, is irreplacable. He doesn't know about the mall, so it feels a lot more final than it is.

So when Max curls up a little, Basil scoots a touch closer to her as he finally starts to wrap the worst of her wounds.]

Can...can we get you another walkman? M...maybe we could ask Mana...I wouldn't mind letting you have some of my coins, I really don't need them...