I asked the question, but her face and the way she sighed... it looks like I'll be hearing silence. Since it came to this, I should change the topic. I trust that she has a good reason not to answer. It's probably personal. I haven't gained her complete trust yet, so I'll take it slow. "It looks like you're still uncomfortable about it, sorry... you don't need to answer that, instead answer this." "Answer what?" I should've asked this earlier, but it's not too late. "Why'd you bring me here?" "W-Well... this was mo-... this is my favorite place to read my favorite book." That's the second time she stopped midway. I want to know, and I want her to trust me completely, so I'll have to do this. It's a bit cheesy, but If I want to protect her... With all my might and emotion, I stood an

