[ The lass looks solemn about the whole matter, head tilting slightly as she acknowledges, ]
I know. For most people, it's very important to learn what they are. I can't say that you're wrong, but... at the same time, I'm afraid that the only way I can discover them is by going too far.
[ Further than she's comfortable with, that is. ]
What's worse is... that I would need to hurt someone else to do it. [ With a narrow, firm shake of her head. ] I can't bear to be responsible for something like that.
[ Of course, there are risks to not finding out, too - but in any case, she's quick to respond to his apology. ]
No - there's no need to be sorry for that. Honestly... you were right to be concerned. That day - I didn't have enough control to fully protect myself, let alone anyone I met, and I did end up getting hurt a few times. Maybe there wasn't anything either of us could have done about it, but... I'm still grateful that you wanted to look after me.
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I know. For most people, it's very important to learn what they are. I can't say that you're wrong, but... at the same time, I'm afraid that the only way I can discover them is by going too far.
[ Further than she's comfortable with, that is. ]
What's worse is... that I would need to hurt someone else to do it. [ With a narrow, firm shake of her head. ] I can't bear to be responsible for something like that.
[ Of course, there are risks to not finding out, too - but in any case, she's quick to respond to his apology. ]
No - there's no need to be sorry for that. Honestly... you were right to be concerned. That day - I didn't have enough control to fully protect myself, let alone anyone I met, and I did end up getting hurt a few times. Maybe there wasn't anything either of us could have done about it, but... I'm still grateful that you wanted to look after me.