Miki hesitated a moment, then stepped forward, closer. He could hear in Rue's mind how desperate she was, how much she wanted Mytho, and he knew the truth, but that wasn't the real problem, as much as the thought made his head spin. That was something for later. What was really important was getting Rue to understand that she couldn't cling to Mytho like this, that she might well destroy him, and in so doing, destroy herself by doing this. It was dangerous, and she might even send the ravens at him, but he had to take that risk.

"Rue-san... I'm trying to help you, and I do understand. Better than he does, the way he is now. Please, believe me. This isn't the way."