[The first thing Akane does is make a beeline for her Moogle's twin, and wrap her arms around him to embrace him tightly against her shoulder. She nuzzles her face against his soft white fur, holding him for a little while to convey her sympathy, and the pain they both share.]

[She steps back after several moments, giving him one firm nod. She's still heartbroken, but there's work to be done. She can't keep crying and feeling miserable and alone, leaving Aoi with a knot of problems plopped onto his plate when he comes back. Clearing her throat, she steps into the middle of the bank. There aren't any customers yet, so she can address the employees as a whole.]

My name is Akane Kurashiki. I'm Aoi's younger sister. I regret to inform you that Aoi is unable to come to work for the next week. He was found...murdered.

[In spite of her resolve, there's still a tightening in her throat when she says it. She grips her small hands into fists at her sides, gathering her resolve.]

He's a Hero of Light, so he will be back in less than a week. It's still shocking, and unsettling, and I apologize that we weren't able to tell any of you this until just now. But...but it would mean a lot to me, and to him, if we prove that we can carry on until he returns. I know something about the banking business too, so if there are any pressing matters I can help you with, I'll stop by twice a day to help in any way I can.

[Akane clasps her hands tightly in front of her and bows.]

If we can do this, I would be so grateful.