"If she, or anyone else, attacks someone, it will be dealt with appropriately," he said, somewhat emphasizing the first word. It was an important distinction. He rested a hand gently on Nagihiko's shoulder for a moment. "You're a strong and talented young man. But it's not you or your sister's responsibility to right all the world's wrongs. You're children, and it's perfectly aright for you to just be children, and to let the adults in your lives shoulder some of the burden you take upon yourselves. Accepting help doesn't make you weak."

"On the contrary, I've found that accepting help takes great courage and strength of character. And not just because it's often dangerous in my world. Accepting help means allowing a part of yourself to be vulnerable, and that can be a very frightening thing."