[On the other hand, Walter desired -- no, was dying to have her depend on him. To him, need and want were the one and the same. It was his mission, after all, and she should not have to harbor such uncertainties.
He would erase them.]
It is my duty to ensure you are unharmed.
[His tone was a tad softer and less rigid. She had denied his aid in the past, albeit subtly, but he needed her to realize that she was no burden; no dead weight on his shoulders.
action;
He would erase them.]
It is my duty to ensure you are unharmed.
[His tone was a tad softer and less rigid. She had denied his aid in the past, albeit subtly, but he needed her to realize that she was no burden; no dead weight on his shoulders.
. . . Fighting using fists, hm? ]
Are you certain that this is what you want?