[Sadie takes a step back as she anticipates the branch's fall, then scurries towards it after it kicks up some of the settled leaves with its landing.]

Yeah! Better than nothing, probably. I mean, I doubt a branch is gonna do much against some kind of heinous monster, but—

[Sadie laughs a little nervously. But she remains as optimistic as she can, picking up the branch and twisting off some of the smaller limbs. They're still young, tough and pliant, but Sadie's got good arms.

She glances at Kurumi as she idly cleans up the branch, blinking.]

You know, you're a lot stronger than you look. I'm impressed.