[ Thinking back on what she's done, it feels like she definitely was a little impulsive - but at the same time she can't ignore her own prior experience. He looks like he's falling apart and the thought of losing her brings her more fear than anything else. It was six months last time, now a year. How long more would they be kept apart? Two, three years? That's far too long.
At least, she thinks it's something he can understand. Hopefully. ]
Julius... I'm sorry. [ Her voice is soft, uncertain. ] I went ahead of myself. But... I don't want you to get hurt. That's my only wish. I can't lose you again.
[ Good, his voice has settled. She can feel the weight in her heart drop, but not by much. ]
I wouldn't expect you to, either. [ He isn't the sort to just sit idle when someone needs help. ] Please, let me accompany you. I want to be there for you when you need it.
[ Two people in a sticky situation is better than him going alone. ]
Of course. I will allow you to accompany me. It'll be just like our days in Blood, right?
[She'll be staying with him just like always. Julius still trusts Reika and doesn't mind it. What he does mind is discussing his feelings in a way that makes him uncomfortable.]
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At least, she thinks it's something he can understand. Hopefully. ]
Julius... I'm sorry. [ Her voice is soft, uncertain. ] I went ahead of myself. But... I don't want you to get hurt. That's my only wish. I can't lose you again.
[ Not like this. ]
I want to help you. But I'm not sure how...
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I can't promise you that I'll stay out of danger. That's impossible.
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I wouldn't expect you to, either. [ He isn't the sort to just sit idle when someone needs help. ] Please, let me accompany you. I want to be there for you when you need it.
[ Two people in a sticky situation is better than him going alone. ]
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[She'll be staying with him just like always. Julius still trusts Reika and doesn't mind it. What he does mind is discussing his feelings in a way that makes him uncomfortable.]
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[ That's much better. She'll have to learn to watch herself more from now on. ]
Is there a kitchen around here? I can make dinner for us.