But this is very diffurent furom just stating an opinion or talking about something. This is asking something very important of someone.

[She pulled her legs up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them, looking at Equius]

Pailing is supposed to be something romantic. Even if it's not necessarily with a concupiscent pawrtner, it should still mean more than 'I have to to avoid being hurt'. I thought that was one good thing we escaped furom on Alternia, now look where we are.