[ Eyelids lowering to a close of their own, Naminé accepted the words with a soft, ]

I understand. It would have been too much to ask, back then.

[ Reaching carefully up, she gave the other girl's cheek a gentle pap. ]

You've been so brave on your own, but - looking after you is my job, now. So when the time comes, I'll speak to them on your behalf if I have to. I know I'm not very scary, and they might not listen, but that won't stop me from trying.