“…I care for you. Are you aware of that?” Jingliu asks suddenly as she tightens the knot that ties her blindfold in place. It was…odd for her to suddenly and openly admit how she felt, especially about something like this.

To answer her question, yes. You knew she cared about you. She had a different way of showing it, of course, but she cared nonetheless. The question is…where is she going with this.

“You know what a despicable monster I am. I have committed countless crimes and sins. And it is because of my care for you and desire to leave you unharmed…”

…that I ask that you leave me.”