-- I don't extend pity to those who have my respect.

[An immediate, unflinching clarification.

Because she understands. How many times has she told people to take their pity elsewhere when they've heard of her situation, when they've realized that she's all alone in this big world without any idea of who she can trust, when it's made absolutely clear that she's truly... pathetic? Yet it boggles her mind that Leon would even need to say that.

Is it not clear? It is not clear that she admires his strength? It is not clear that she thinks that there was nothing wrong with his actions?

But as for her help... she shakes her head stubbornly.]

You don't.... You probably don't need my help-

[She knows that.

What can she do, after all? Yet even so.]

I know I'm weak and I know that you're already more capable than I am but.... but if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation again.... I won't let you face it alone!

[Determined. Resolute. There is no fear in her words.]