The Slayer kept his gaze downcast, not looking up to her directly. The female before him seemed to take liking to his last name, most did, but thing was... that used to not be his last name. His last name used to be Adikus, that was until he watched his family die. Eli's father's last breath was the bestowing of his last name, later he learned it was his actual last name. All he had left was the fact he was Thorn. The Navy Thorn.<br/><br/>As he listened his eyes were closed and he felt the words strike heavy. He would live up to being a Thorn, especially with the aid of the odd dagger.<br/><br/>Feeling her hand under his chin he looked up and felt like he was sucked into her gaze. He listened as a threat was made and he inwardly smiled at her. Never would the thorn's prick falter to protect a rose, nor shall he fail towards her. With a deep inhale he answered, "I will be loyal, no doubt I will never fail."