Sam listened to Hatsu talk, hugging her knees tighter with every word, right until the end of his speech. Then, she loosened up, smiling slightly. "Well, I guess that's true," she said, scooting a little bit closer to him. "I didn't ever think of it like that, I suppose. I think a guy would be more worried about me being stronger than him. I guess he'd have to worry, too. I'd probably snap his spine giving him a hug," she joked.<br/><br/>Her expression returned to a more serious one a few seconds later. "What about you? You aren't weak anymore. You're at the top, but once this is all over, there won't be need for us. What are you going to do then?" She regarded him curiously, staring at him with large green eyes. She really wanted to know what he was going to say. Probably something she'd never expect. Hatsu's speech made her feel better and worse simultaneously. His insight was nice to hear.