[Feeling his shock and speechlessness? Was a truly interesting experience. She'd never figured that something so simple would garner such a reaction. It seemed like next to nothing to Rei, to just accept that sometimes hands had to be sullied for the greater good. She hadn't had to do that herself, yet. But that was simply because of Sailor Moon and the limitless potential of the Ginzuisho. Not every conflict had such a neat solution, and that was something she had begun realizing long, long ago.]

You speak kindly. Thank you. [She reached out and patted him gently on the back.] I'd hardly say, though, that you're exactly common or any less valuable. You bear a heavy burden, after all.

I'm just glad to listen, and help lighten that if I can. That is what a priestess does, after all.