[ oh, this poor pup. she’s going to have to steer him— but she’s not as sorry as she could be. it’s not as if she’s using him to fight or anything. it won’t harm him the least bit. after all— it’s for mob. ]

Mm . . . [ makima feigns a thoughtful hum as she pulls away from her seat to face robby in full and cross her legs. the faltering disappointment in her lips and the contour of her brow speaks enough volumes. ] You knew.

[ knew and didn’t do “more”? tsk. and she doesn’t have to make the sound to play the part of disappointed adult. ]

This “Bond” . . . It’s sacred to the people here. Blessed by The Doorway, themselves, it means he was under your protection— Your responsibility, Robby.

Do you know what that means?