"You're not a monster," Soma said firmly. It was just as much for her own benefit as for his. He'd been nothing but kind to her thus far, no matter how suspicious Riku might have found him. It would behoove her to remember that. She might pride herself on being a fighter, but she wasn't going to be the same as his village. She was certain of that.

She paused for a moment. "You...didn't hurt anyone, did you?"

But he couldn't have. Besides-- "You've been more quick to offer your aid than I've ever been, and you've only been here a few days. I mean..." She rifled through the pages he'd given her until she came to the runes. "Look at this. You're helping already."