"Did she really?" That actually doesn't surprise her at all. Chie and Yukiko are so close, and Chie is so brave and bullheaded, it makes perfect sense. It makes her smile to think of it, though.

She thinks of a few choice sasses for Souji, but Oswald's sudden response in the form of cutting open a path distracts her. "Now that's more like it!" She pumps a fist as shadows go flying, and nudges Souji to lead the way.

The scowl doesn't deter her at all. He listened, that's the main thing. "Ok boys, there are a few nasties down the way we're going. I'm pretty sure we're getting closer to Gwendolyn, so that'll probably lure her shadow out of its games."