[...Well, this subject certainly turned serious. At least she understands now, though.] [...she's not totally sure what to say at first, so she takes a moment to think.]
...Thank you for being concerned for me, Meiko-san.
I'm not looking for anyone in that sense right now...but...if I decided I wanted that companionship...I know that both you and Saul-san would watch over and protect me. You wouldn't let me stay in the hands of anyone who would...abuse or take advantage of me.
[Historically, this has not always prevented her from being alone with others who could potentially do her harm, but...]
Took me a second; hopefully I won't fudge. /2
[...she's not totally sure what to say at first, so she takes a moment to think.]
...Thank you for being concerned for me, Meiko-san.
I'm not looking for anyone in that sense right now...but...if I decided I wanted that companionship...I know that both you and Saul-san would watch over and protect me. You wouldn't let me stay in the hands of anyone who would...abuse or take advantage of me.
[Historically, this has not always prevented her from being alone with others who could potentially do her harm, but...]