[there's a way Ryouma says it that she doesn't love, but she refills his sake before replying, drinking from her own cup. she's considering it, mulling it over in her mind. frankly, it's the safest thing to do, and while obvious, she can say she knows what tactics he'd bring to the table as well. add onto that the oath, and...

well. if Majima had his choice, she knows he'd choose her. closing her eyes, she takes a deep breath.]

...I'll do it. But if I go in with your backing, then it's with the understanding that what I say, they'll hold both of us to. Can you live with that, Ryouma?

[beat.]

I promise I won't put our lives up as collateral.