Cassius was about to glance at the system notifications he received for saving Memphis, but before he got the chance, she spoke up, mumbling:
"Y-You can let me down now…" She wiggled and squirmed in his lap. She wasn't the least bit uncomfortable—at least not physically—but something weird was messing with her insides, causing her to experience mild discomfort.
"Ahh, yes," said Cassius, seemingly calm about the whole ordeal.
He gently laid her on the seat beside him, then took the opportunity to ask, "Do you have any family that I could help you get into contact with…?"
Realization dawned upon Memphis as reality washed over her embarrassment. A lot of color drained from her otherwise beautiful face; she clenched her fists while looking down at her feet.
"...I have an uncle who lives a few towns over, but… but I really don't want to contact him… And I would like to stay in Hoshito High if at all possible… I-I really don't know what to do…"