[ a sound murmurs from his throat in acknowledgement more than in agreement; he's having a tough time going against his morals, his natural instinct to think killing is wrong. then again, there had only ever been men and animals in his world. no monsters, no magic.

not wanting to die... he says it so casually. ]

I don't want you to be in danger because of me. I may not really understand what I'm capable of yet, but I'll try not to weigh you down.