He vaguely remembered having the same conversation with her once, back when they had just started living together.

Back then, her answer was...

"Of course I'd like you, Jack!" Serenity grinned, though it was a drunken smile. Her answer was the same as before.

Was she only saying that because she was drunk? Back then, she was his Sis, and he was her Jack.

He asked her again, "If I'm good, will you be my Sis?" Be his Sis, and stay by his side.

Although he couldn't give her love, he could give her everything else.

He could make her dreams come true. He could make the people who looked down on her bow down to her. He could help her become someone important.

As long as... she remained by his side.

That might be the only way to make him feel better.

"Sure, but... I'm already your Sis," she said softly, "Jack, don't be scared... I'll protect you... I'll definitely protect you..."

As she talked, her eyes slowly closed. Her voice kept getting softer until finally, she dozed off.

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