[Uncouth. That's one way to put it. Once Haru mentions her own experience with Woden, though, her stomach tightens itself into knots. She doesn't know anything about Haru's family, but she knows all too well how it can be a person's weak spot, and she can't help but feel a new wave of disgust at the thought of Woden taking advantage of that.

However, her anger is tempered by Haru's promise. She looks up, taken aback; when was the last time someone had promised to take care of her? When was the last time she allowed herself to be the one protected, instead of the one her protects others?]

Haru-chan, I...

[A warmth spreads through her chest at the thought of them both at her side. However, her memories, her duties, begin to chill her. This isn't just about her, is it? And besides, how can she stand idle and let them do all the work? Didn't she say that she didn't want to get her hands dirty? And didn't she agree that she was ready for this? She breathes in and looks back at Haru, meeting her gaze]

Thank you. I mean it, really, but-

[Her voice cracks, overcome with emotion, and she swallows the lump in her throat]

I'm not just worried about me. I can fight back. But everyone else here - the natives, they were a target, too. They don't remember, but... did you ever hear about the bombs? He wasn't responsible, but...

[There's a bitter edge to her voice again, and she nearly spits the last few words out]

But he had some fun with it.