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I won't apologize for feeling protective of those I love, but I can step back without barging into their fights. It would only be an insult, don't you think I learnt that a long time ago?

The people I love are, after all, quite feisty. The grown-ups as well as the little ones. It's an integral part of their charm, having the fangs and claws of a predator.

I'll save the shining armour for when it is requested. Or for my own fights.

I just thought I'd say that.

For some reason.