[ She's a little surprised when she noticed she actually feels disappointed at the sudden lack of his warmth on her own hand. And something about his irritation while she was already emotional to begin with right now almost feels like it stabs her. ]

That's not what I meant.. I know you're strong, Senji. You're stronger than anyone else I know. [ Even as she says it, she doesn't turn around so their gazes can meet. Her voice is still a little softer than usually too. ] .. It's just.. well, you know what happened to you. Sometimes strength just doesn't matter in this place.

[ .. Slowly her hands form fists at her side, and now she finally turns to look over her shoulder too, although she isn't angry or anything, more like just.. upset, maybe. ]

.. And it's since my family left like that too one day and never came back..! [ It's why she has to watch over Battler now he's here too. She's already told herself that. Even if he doesn't know she's Ange, she's still going to protect him with all she has. ]