[ Harrow's stubborn assertion of independence hits strangely considering what Vira's already seen, but she doesn't want to cause any more surprise aneurisms. Harrow doesn't need a useless coward of a man, that much is true.

Vira is just as stubborn, though. ]

Likewise, it would hurt me to know that you might challenge any peril here alone.

[ Vira is used to relying on herself—she is not quick to warm up to the idea of working with others. But had any of them been alone during that horrible adventure, would they have stood a chance? The idea frightens her, now.

...Where along the way did the notion of losing someone here become a real and palpable threat? ]

I'm not urging you to seek danger. But if you ever choose to face it, let me protect you. ...Please.