[ Are you ready for another little speech? You're going to get one....sorry....... ]

When we first met you said you didn't want to be protected because you didn't want anyone to spill blood for you nor did you want to attack me. You wanted to be left alone. Yet, you trusted me enough to follow my lead to leaving that place despite the peril that we were both in. [ Other events pending... ]

Then here and now, you have not once thought about how to enjoy what you've created others for yourself. Even though I have asked you many times—my concerns for you ended up being useless. That sort of thinking is selfless and kind. [ Giorno looks at Lili directly not bothered by the way she's sputtering or blushing. His hand is over his chest again as he speaks. Earnest. ]

That is why I want to do this for you.