[He winced and fell silent, just holding Shion. When he spoke again, Steve's voice was soft and apologetic.]
I'm sorry Shion. I . . . guess I like to think I'm protecting you by lying. But you live here too. You've seen just as much pain and devastation as I have. You don't deserve to be coddled. You deserve to be treated like the experienced soldier you are. I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry Shion. I . . . guess I like to think I'm protecting you by lying. But you live here too. You've seen just as much pain and devastation as I have. You don't deserve to be coddled. You deserve to be treated like the experienced soldier you are. I'm sorry.