[She lets him speak his mind, which honestly? It's nice to hear those words from someone. Wriothesley is lucky that he is not from The City otherwise he would be so different compared to what he has shown right now. A weary smile grows on her lips.]

Every coin has two sides. One side might be more shining and attractive while the other is beaten and rusted. People are the same way and they are more likely to do whatever it takes to hide the ugly side. Some don't even want to admit that the side exist in the first place.

[Like her. She doesn't want to show her vulnerabilities, sorrows, and the rest of her baggage that she carries in her heart. She doesn't want people to worry, pity and look down on her. She wants people to see her good qualities, to show how amazing she is-]

Even if I had nobody to help me put myself back together, I will still pick up the pieces and keep moving on. Though... A change of pace is always nice, even when you are stuck in old habits.

[She lets the axe disappear so she can touch Wrio's hands back. Not exactly holding on to them, but letting her fingers trace over them.]

The first step in another direction... It's hard, but it is not impossible.