Oh- Oh noooo, only a cute little girl could possibly weasel remorse out of Shadow so easily. At first, it just seemed like pure distaste, but the soft glimmer of water in her eyes left his heart sinking. Oh, no, was it really that awful on her? Was it all just a matter of the flavor? It couldn't be if it affected her that badly!

Concern in his touch, he reached a finger out, hesitantly attempting to dab his glove into her lower lid, much as he used to do to Maria whenever she cried. Even she had her breaking points. Everyone did.

This girl...

She was a lot like Maria, wasn't she? Innocent, optimistic, sweet, kind... She was like Maria in every way, even down to the blond hair and vibrant eyes.

Cute.

"Did you hurt yourself?" His voice broke only slightly from its usual leveled tone, worry imminent as he spoke to her.