It does for those who normally employ such methods. [The implication being that Beatrix is not one of those people. Never really has been. Doesn't seem to have plans of changing that. Although...] There are those who protect and those who deserve protection. It has been said by some that hearts unified are accompanied by a strength that otherwise may be absent.
[She might consider pushing the issue a bit more, but she suspects she's made her point quite clear. Beatrix isn't going to magically change her thoughts on the matter. What Oriphi follows up with renders from her a rather abrupt pause. Of course she's right. Zidane, perhaps. Tifa. Dohalim. For just a breath, she frowns sharply. She isn't worth that effort.
Double standards, much?]
In the case of you and me, Oriphi, I intend to only intervene when necessary. After all, I am aware you are not defenceless. I will not treat you as though you are. It would be patronising and insulting of me to do so.
no subject
[She might consider pushing the issue a bit more, but she suspects she's made her point quite clear. Beatrix isn't going to magically change her thoughts on the matter. What Oriphi follows up with renders from her a rather abrupt pause. Of course she's right. Zidane, perhaps. Tifa. Dohalim. For just a breath, she frowns sharply. She isn't worth that effort.
Double standards, much?]
In the case of you and me, Oriphi, I intend to only intervene when necessary. After all, I am aware you are not defenceless. I will not treat you as though you are. It would be patronising and insulting of me to do so.