[She looks up at him. It's clear she's been trying to hold back tears this whole time, but hearing the confidence in his voice, the reassurance that she's safe with him, it finally seems to bring her restraints down some, and she begins to let go. Right now, she doesn't feel like she's done anything to deserve such warm words from him.]

[Yet even as a few tears trickle down her face, she's able to hold a remarkable amount of composure. Taking a breath before responding in a slightly shaky but still level voice.]

I don't feel like much of a detective. Or much capable of doing anything you seem to think I'm capable of.

How can you have such confidence in me? We still barely even know each other...

I appreciate you wanting to protect me as your shinki, but isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I'm the one supposed to protect you, and yet... and yet I don't feel capable of protecting anyone...