[ A part of her melts when he smiles at her like that and she can't stop her own fond smile. She's been here for months now and instead of Asuna aching and missing home more, she finds herself thinking of it less. And she realizes something shortly after, especially when Yata hopes for her safety. ]
I won't have to. You said you would protect me, didn't you?
[ She closes her eyes again and clasps the collection of mana in her palm tightly. ]
And you don't need it either because I'll protect you.
OLD FRIENDS
I won't have to. You said you would protect me, didn't you?
[ She closes her eyes again and clasps the collection of mana in her palm tightly. ]
And you don't need it either because I'll protect you.