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That's preferable.

Well, I don't really know who I'd be protecting, either...

You care about a lotta people. It's not a bad thing t'wanna protect them all, if you could.

I also know a lot of headstrong people who don't really like the idea of being protected.

That's 'cause they're thinking with their pride, not their heart.

[a faint frown]

...Yeah, probably.

They think it makes them weak, to need protecting. But that's missing the point.

Doesn't mean you won't let them fight their own battles, or you're coddling anyone. Just means you care.

...Had to explain that to Nitro back in the day.

Mm. I've tried to explain that a few times too. With more success in some cases than others.

[...]

Do you believe that for yourself, now? It seems like I remember a time or two you've thought you were weak for needing support.

Well. I've also been known to be a dumb son of a bitch.

[But, more thoughtfully,]

Now... I know there's things I definitely can't do on my own. Strategy, for one. And other things I fall short on, I've gotten help - controlling my temper, hand-to-hand combat - and gotten stronger because of it.

I've still got my pride, but just pride on its own doesn't get results.

Mm.

[she considers this too]

Well, I don't think there's anything wrong with having pride. The opposite, really... I get annoyed when people are too negative about themselves. And it's true that you can't get stronger if you don't acknowledge you have weaknesses.

I don't think support is just about compensating for weaknesses, though. Two strong people is better than one, right...?

[The way her voice trails off makes that sound more like a sincere question than the rhetorical phrasing would suggest.]

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