[ She will take whatever she can get. She closes her eyes, drawing a shaky breath. ]

I don't know. I have no way to prove myself to you, not like this. And I can't help if I don't understand. You're scared... and afraid to be hurt again. I understand. Trusting others can be a scary thing.

[ It takes a lot to ignore the pain, and trudge through. ]

If I betray you then... then you can burn me up right here on the spot. But I promise that I don't want to hurt you or bring any more harm your way. I just... I just want to help.