It worked didn't it? Even if I didn't mean for it to work.

[A long sigh as she nods her head.]

You were so kind and gentle to me from the start. I still do wonder what made you so, even when we first met.

[She keeps the petting up as he says his piece.]

I promise. I just don't want to make you choose. Even accidentally. But... I will still try my best to endure it, I have grown accustom to enduring a lot of pain for a Heron.

[She sighs.]

I probably won't notice how bad it will affect me until it is too late. But if I notice before hand, I promise to let you know right away.