Asuka, for all of her faults and bitterness and her flaws, is still stubborn as all get-out. Especially when it comes to keeping herself going. It's all she has sometimes, so she relies on it. Like now - only a few people are left, everyone else has gone. So she's just going to keep moving until something works or she starts falling apart again.So moving forward is just what's done.

Oh, hey. He's - touching her stuff. In a helpful manner, but he's still touching it. She grumps for a moment before reluctantly accepting his assistance.

"I haven't died yet. Not here, anyway."

Which is a bit telling, but hey. Not like she's tried to keep it that quiet.