I actually explained a good deal of it to Hiro-kun. I went over the highlights, at least, and explained the dangers of what we've faced. He...seems to think we're some sort of storybook heroes, and in away I suppose he's right. But that's...someone lying to me.

[She quirked her head to one side and takes a step closer, pulling her arm around Ami and bringing her in close. That reaction, the emotions roiling around in Ami, the hurt in her words? That soothed the rage even further, making her file it away. She knew Ami's troubles with opening up, and she'd come a long way, and she was coming further with Tadashi and Hiro than she had with many people ever, and seeing things like this? The things that idiotic people did without thinking, things that hurt her dear friend? That was beyond anger-inducing for her. It was something that she'd remember, a grudge she'd bear.

She would not forget this, even if she did forgive them for it. One didn't hurt a Senshi and not draw the ire of the others. That wasn't how these they operated.]

I know they don't necessarily trust you yet. They clearly don't trust me either though, and that's...I know it hurts. Maybe I opened up a bit too freely with him. Maybe I was wrong? I mean. I want to stay friends, but I also want them to know just why it is that this is bothering us.

[And as the second in command, she felt something come over her, an intense...something. Rei's hand reached up and she held Ami closer, almost slumping against her]

I know. I shouldn't...be this way though. I just...after the first time? I don't want to. I'm afraid. As much as that hurts to admit, I'm afraid of what's out there. But I know I'll have to push myself sooner or later. Not...right now though.