[the twitch in her brow says that's not the hurt I'm talking about before he goes on. she needs to know that his self is safe - that the parts of him that she witnesses when they're alone remain intact. if that can't be assured, then she can't trust this man, not now or ever.]

...then please, swear that to me, Mr. Nishitani. That you won't bring harm to him, or knowingly let him be harmed. Not his body, him.

[his heart.]

Swear it to me on your honor.

[Emily knows as she says it that it's a bold thing to do. bold enough to make some part of her scream that she's crazy, to want to say she's kidding, her heartbeat strong in her ears. but she also knows enough that vows are kept sacred here. as despicable as things can get, loyalty and promises remain intact. and she could care less if this man is loyal to her - it's if he can be loyal to Goro that matters.

if he can, then she'll believe in his love.]