[ Nero hesitates for but a moment, and then nods, because yes, there is one person she knows out there who she will devote her body and soul to, who she will fight on behalf of, her blade driving off anything that would dare to claim her Master's life. Someone beyond a mere Master even, though that is not to be an insult to Ritsuka.

And then there is that lone soldier who covered her body in the wilderness. She did not know his name or who he was, but that was all right. That one act of mercy is a deus ex machina for a tyrant, and an ending she considered beautiful. ]

Yes. ...Even if there is only one person willing to extend their hand, that is enough for me to get back up on my feet.

[ She tilts her head curiously. ]

Do you have anyone like that?