[ Yeah this isn't working. Nonon barely even knows what to say to her at this point, pretty certain that anything she asks is going to get Ryuko to blow up on her. Which is less fun when it's genuine anger. ]

...I have a friend who is a detective. I can call her, see what she thinks.

[ Nonon speaks up after a little while, having chosen her words carefully there. ]

There's still some cereal left in the box. [ That one is less carefully worded. Hopefully Ryuko likes the kind of cereal with sugary marshmallows.

But really, Nonon tries not to stare, but what else can she do. Things are awkward between them but she doesn't want to bring that up, not now. ]