I don't appreciate being called a liar.

[ It's been a while since she's caused his yoki to spike, but there it is, an outward ripple that spreads with all the force and speed of a mindless storm. ]

My attack on the Patrol Headquarters was not a personal attack on you, whether you were cut the deepest by my actions or not, so you can stop misjudging my intentions by attempting to see beneath the surface, looking for things that are not there.

[ The wave ebbs back again...slowly. ]

All things must evolve to survive, Priscilla. All things.

...And if I am to remain in this world, I will see it evolve, also.

[ Again, the rise of yoki...like waves crashing against a shore, coming and going, with only seconds in between. ]

I will also see you evolve...but don't think unkindly of me for it. There is the possibility of you becoming...her, but there is also the possibility of you becoming strong enough, hardened enough to avoid that. If I did not believe in you, I would not push you as hard as I do.

You say that you loved me, but I believe, my dear...that I love you far more than you ever gave me credit for.

I'm willing to bear the burden of your hatred to help see your dreams of a fortified world...realized.