"From the beginning, I never understood why you always thought I was weak. I know my performance was poor the last time we went out on a mission together, but that was an accident... Do you really distrust me like this?"
The white lightning flashed for just a moment, and then eternal darkness once again engulfed the two of them. Yet that brief moment of light was enough for them to see each other's expressions. It was only after the rumble of thunder had faded that Shard spoke again:
"No, I trust you very much, that's why I worry that you'll get hurt protecting someone again. Last time it was to protect Miss Matilda, and this time I'm sure that if I were in danger, you would step forward to protect me just like you did before. But I hope you can stay safe."
