( She jumps when he touches her, looking up at him with wide eyes. He has her complete attention as he speaks, like a child listening absolutely to someone much wiser. What a very niisama thing for him to say, even if he doesn't remember her at all. She takes his words to heart the way she does whenever he gives her advice and

Smiles.

She'll even laugh lightly when the meaning of his words catches up with him. She would have never read into it like that but since he has and feels the need to correct himself.... Well, she'll have a small laugh at his expense. How's that for a mean bone? )

Hee.... hehe, maybe you're right...!

( Just maybe. Which is less than "of course" but a lot more than a "never." But what is he right about? How right is he? She'll let him figure that out. As for his question, her smile remains and if anything, it only glows brighter and warmer as she speaks, )

They're the bravest and strongest people I know. When I'm with them... I never feel afraid. I-it's like... all of my fears just disappear! There are some people who... don't understand them o-or only know one side. So maybe they seem a little intimidating and can be difficult to get to know... but those people just don't know them the way I do.