“I…thank you so much, but…what if he hurts other people? I ran away from my friends, from everybody who was ever nice to me because I was scared of being hurt…This might be all my fault!”
“My father said that Teacher Cao Cao ruins lives…I don’t think it’s like that, but…still I came here of my own free will and I think he’s upset…Maybe I didn’t think all of this through. It’s not fair if you get hurt because of me! Your obligation is to my teacher, not to me…”
“It is true that my life belongs to that of my lord, but my lord also values you. My blades protect not only him, but his interests as well. If only theoretically speaking, my duty is also to protect your life and your desires.”
“Whether what you speak of is true or not, I will not allow any harm to befall anyone here, yourself included. Your instinct to flee in the face of danger was an intelligent one. Do not doubt yourself.”