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And I will protect him, too.

Who must you protect, Yukishiro-san?

*bows, carefully* My husband, Ryu-sama; I must protect my husband.

Ah; you are married? *smiles* You struck me as younger than that. But he must be a worthy man, to inspire such dedication.

I am. *smiles as well, eyes diverted* We are, perhaps, a bit young I admit. He is a kind man and I was very fortunate.

*looks thoughtful* 'Fortunate'?

Was it arranged?

...In some ways, one could say, but my fortune began when we met.

*smiles gently* I sense a tale here. I enjoy stories, if you should ever wish to share this one.

*and she smiles some, mind moving quickly across half-truths*

He rescued me. He was under no obligation to do so.

Ah. A debt then, one could say? Gratitude can be a powerful force.

I do not think it is gratitude that binds us, merely what brought us together.

Is it love, then, that binds you?

...I could not honestly say.

'The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows naught.'