Under normal circumstances I would let her help me out in these battles... But I can't when it means breaking the promise I made to Airi.
It already feels like I broke it with letting her heal my chest wound, just I can't let it be anything more than that. Fighting with my own strength and power is better than relying on her anyway.
I don't know the long term side effects of the infection yet either. She could end up using this to take more control if I don't do things carefully.
"I just can't rely on you like that. Fighting like I've been is the best solution for the time being," I say while keeping a calm tone.
The sadness in her eyes only seems to get worse.
"There's nothing I can do to convince you... Just know that I'm here when you do change your mind," Celeste replies as she turns around.
