She said it. She said what Goldy has known for quite some time. But she actually said it. It's a rather monumental first.

Goldy just looks at her, emotion welling behind the eye slit in her balaclava. Part of her wants to fall back on mockery, because that is safe. But a larger part of her determines that this is neither the place nor the time.

Miho needs something in return right now. And she gets it. Goldy pulls her mask off properly and leans close to Miho's ear.

"I love you too."

It's barely audible. But it's said. And meant.