“Some people may be that selfish… hm, I suppose it depends on the situation.” He shakes his head. “But I’m no coward. I’d fight to defend others if and when it comes to it. That's a warrior's way.” He has a lot of reasons for that really, but that need to serve a penance of sorts is a big one.

Kain looks at Bastard, watching him lean into the scratching, making pleased sounds in between random outbursts about tits and asses. “You magnificent asshole of a bird…” Yes, he really is growing to like him despite everything. He adds, to Sera, “It appears he likes you.”