[maybe eventually she'll find out what exactly it is making her feel like this is the peak of living. maybe she'll get some context for the nagging feelings that she hasn't had a chance to piece together yet. but until then, she'll just be on her guard as much as she can be, just in case.]

[she sizes up jaune with her eyes, and eventually, after a silent moment, she fixes him with an appreciative look and an upturned corner of her mouth.]

Yeah. You're right. Now that we know what's coming, we can prepare for it, and that keeps people safe. [and, fully aware that she's about to say something very corny, she barrels through the sentence anyway.] And for as long as I'm living here, I guess I don't mind being responsible for a handful of other people. Making sure they keep their heads on their shoulders.

[the reality of the sentence crashes into her a moment later, and she's ready for a deflection once it hits. parried.]

As long as I'm not stealing any problem kids from you with that whole idea. You can have those.