( For a moment, Aqua can't help but watch how his expression falls - her own doing the same. Still, she forces a small smile at his words - wanting to reassure him - to hopefully cheer him up a little. )

It sounds like you have someone to protect.

( Whether it be someone he hardly knows - or a dear friend, or even family. )

... It hasn't been as dangerous here lately. ( She speaks honestly, looking away from Gon. ) For a while, there were some dangerous groups looking for monsters, but... they've been taken care of.