Her fears seemed to slowly go away the more he talked. Protection? He wanted to offer her protection...but how could he risk his life for hers, if something were to happen and he was gone, because of her... She started pondering the possibilities, her expression went from scared and confused to deep in thought. She liked him, she really did, she liked his company too; after all, she did live alone so having someone to care for her and about her was something she really wanted.<br/><br/>Lily into his face, her next statement was very clear and honest with no wavering. "How would you protect me?" She asked, her face was determined not thinking she would get an answer from that question she asked another one. "How could you keep me from dying and why would you want to risk your life for some girl you just met?" That sounded much better to her, and hopefully he understood her concern and didn't take any offense to it.