Anna
*Horace blinked and glanced back down at Diao. He was a little surprised at the prominent rejection of the idea of his death. He supposed he was her crush, even if those feelings couldn't be mutual. Her determination managed to sneak a smirk on his face though.*

"No... No it's not. You gotta fight for everything. Food, money, your ambitions. How do you think I got here." 
*The Neko sighed, wondering how exactly he got here. Many questionable killings, the disappearance of his boss, and of course countless crimes he apparently masterminded.*
"You'll get there in the end. Maybe it won't look exactly how you imagined... Bits and pieces cut out for one reason or another. But you'll be there."
Danae
"That's how it's always been for me. Just keep on training and working, even if you don't know much. I guess I'll be fighting emotional battles too now, eh?"

*Diao went in for an embrace, resting her head against his chest. She was clearly exhausted from everything that was going on, physically, mentally, and emotionally.*

"I don't have any intentions with this. I just... Want to stay here, for a bit."
Anna
"Better than running entirely. You fight to get stronger, and strength means a lot of things." 

*Horace nonchalantly pet Diao's head, something most would consider in reverse. He didn't seem to mind the embrace, stating as much.*
"I've put you through a lot... So, this much is alright. We can be here for as long as you'd like."