Vangelos remained quiet, unsure of himself anymore. He didn't know how he felt, at least he couldn't pin it down to just one word. There was shame, guilt, fear, love, and sorrow all melded into one. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words were on his tongue. So he resorted to a nod and hung his head low as he descended down the stairs some more, as he tried to work out the turmoil and confusion in his heart and mind.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">'I'll protect you.'</span>Vangelos vowed,<span style="font-style: italic">'From now till the hereafter. . . I'll protect you.</span>