[ Here, he looks confused, knowing he most certainly must be not understanding her, at least not fully. ] What is the reason for your doubt? If it is something I can give you or do for you, I would do it without even a moment's hesitation. [ While he may not know the exact direction her thoughts are taking, his own thoughts are going in a certain direction as well, and what is more, it is not one he could have predicted before this night.

Before this, it was only a fool's hope that she might wish to spend time with him, getting to know him, and him getting to know her, and in doing so that the two might grow closer. Now that she is here in his house and in his bed, he realizes that he would make this permanent, if only it was what she wanted as well.

To ask her so plainly would be ungraceful and improper, but he so desperately longs to ask where her heart lies on this matter. Instead, he gives thought to her descriptions about the plight the Scions are presently facing. ]

I see. It does not need to be said that the beastmen represent a tremendous threat as it is, but if you add in these Warriors of Darkness...

For some, the goal is nothing more than causing chaos and upheaval in the world, and I gather that is the intent of these Warriors. But surely that cannot be all that drives them, and if it is, I can hardly help but wonder what or who has done them such wrong that they would desire to only cause trouble.

It is said that fools often do not hear wise counsel, or even an olive branch being extended, and while I am reluctant to deem these Warriors fools, I cannot help but think that must be so. What is their position that renders them so completely opposed to the Scions, I wonder?

[ He wishes he could understand, but there are just some things that cannot be comprehended. ]

Please, you have helped me navigate the corridors of my own mind and the thoughts that dwell within; I would do the same for you.