Ran could wonder if all of this is true. It's fantastic, certainly, and otherworldly in comparison to everything she knows.

But . . . Shiho doesn't have any reason to lie to her, either. It's not as though she's attempting to paint herself in the best light. And that little tightening of one hand tells Ran that the conversation is costing her to some degree. She's answering despite it.

"What was it like in the Organization?" she asks quietly after a moment. It's not a question aimed at causing further discomfort -- though she suspects it unfortunately will. It will help her better understand what kind of person is in front of her . . . and possibly help her to better understand the Organization itself.