[She just hums, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Rio's assessment. It's true, that in normal circumstances, her skill would be more than enough. But circumstances here are never normal, and if she can't trust in her ability to protect herself, how can she possibly think she can protect those important to her?]
It is not about courage, for me, [she says finally, after another long pause.] My sword has always been a tool to protect those whom I must protect, and cut those whom I must cut. In this place... that tool is no longer enough.
In any case, you fought well, yourself. I would not have guessed you possessed such skill.
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[She just hums, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Rio's assessment. It's true, that in normal circumstances, her skill would be more than enough. But circumstances here are never normal, and if she can't trust in her ability to protect herself, how can she possibly think she can protect those important to her?]
It is not about courage, for me, [she says finally, after another long pause.] My sword has always been a tool to protect those whom I must protect, and cut those whom I must cut. In this place... that tool is no longer enough.
In any case, you fought well, yourself. I would not have guessed you possessed such skill.