but she was n't clarifying , was n't taking it back . she does n't need to chase anything . if he could change that , she would feel secure revealing her devotion in return . he did n't respond , but something in his manner said that it might not be a far-fetched conclusion ... no , no parent would do that to their child . a woman stepped in front of him , dressed in all-black battle gear . she was also rubbing her eyes , but appeared otherwise unharmed . 