[Rukia frowns, glowering at him. Then she relents with a sigh.]
At least you're honest about it.
[It's not like she's much better. After so many years of feeling isolated and alone, it's difficult for her to open up to other people about the things that bother her. So in a sense, she can understand. And since he answered so truthfully, she knows a little more how to react with him. When he calls her shorty again, she jabs a finger into his side. Stop that.]
Anyway, it's not a question of strength. I know you're capable of taking care of yourself. Just know that you may call on me for assistance, whenever you wish. I would like to return the friendship and help you've given to me.
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At least you're honest about it.
[It's not like she's much better. After so many years of feeling isolated and alone, it's difficult for her to open up to other people about the things that bother her. So in a sense, she can understand. And since he answered so truthfully, she knows a little more how to react with him. When he calls her shorty again, she jabs a finger into his side. Stop that.]
Anyway, it's not a question of strength. I know you're capable of taking care of yourself. Just know that you may call on me for assistance, whenever you wish. I would like to return the friendship and help you've given to me.