"...Is that a promise?" She knew that it was but had to hear it again rephrased. The fact that he was being honest with her and sharing details of his past doings gave her the sense that he thought well enough of her to do so, and that she was worthy enough to know. It gave her a glimmer of hope that she wasn't a useless or unwanted friend and it was a glimmer she was willing to hold onto for life.

"Will you promise me?" she asked with a wavering voice. "I would never hurt you either, so... so please promise me."