[ A startled noise escapes him when she grabs his arm. He's stunned by her words, expression clearly reflecting his conflicting emotions. He's heartened to hear that she considers him a friend, but the following admission sobers him. ]
Just because they can doesn't mean I should let them. Cooperation is impossible when the playing field isn't level. Listen.
[ Carefully twisting his arm around in her grasp, he rests his hand on her own arm, countenance uncharacteristically serious. ]
Chin up, okay? I can't make promises like I won't get hurt, or that anyone won't get hurt, but I'm always going to be your friend, Nakama. They can't take that away.
[ A smile. ]
It's not like I have a death wish and I'm not planning on getting myself killed by storming the castle. I might not look like much, but I've been around the block a few times. Ultimately, we need more information before anything is done.
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Just because they can doesn't mean I should let them. Cooperation is impossible when the playing field isn't level. Listen.
[ Carefully twisting his arm around in her grasp, he rests his hand on her own arm, countenance uncharacteristically serious. ]
Chin up, okay? I can't make promises like I won't get hurt, or that anyone won't get hurt, but I'm always going to be your friend, Nakama. They can't take that away.
[ A smile. ]
It's not like I have a death wish and I'm not planning on getting myself killed by storming the castle. I might not look like much, but I've been around the block a few times. Ultimately, we need more information before anything is done.