"That'd really help," she grinned, fixing herself up in silence for a few moments. She mulls things over...then turns back and presses herself against the edge of her pool to get a better look at him.

"Oh no...that's not what I meant@ I'm not that kind of bird. Even if I did want to hurt you, I'm not in any condition to do it, right?" She pleads, wishing she could wander over there and hug him. "I mean...believe it or not, I have my reasons not to trust so easily. But I can feel how much you care."

She sighs quietly. "I know you don't have reason to think I'm any good at fighting, but. Next time I'll protect you."