She lowers her gaze for a moment, before seeming to remember that no, they're in a hostile environment and she needs to stay alert - she pulls her gaze back up and surveys the room as she answers him.

"I... I tried to, but whenever I did... I couldn't get the words out." And that frightens Chizuru, too, because while she's seemingly able to talk freely now - not being able to say exactly what she wanted was concerning. If they could stop her from saying things, why not make her say things...?

Slowly, her gaze moves from their surroundings to his face.