[. . .He's never seen her look so sad or so downtrodden. It was an expression she shouldn't have to make, but - but she was human. She wasn't going to be all sunshine and rainbows, despite her best efforts. Rin remains attentive as he learns about the troubles she went through. He tried so very hard not to get angry - scratch that, he's going to try even harder for her sake.]

I can't promise that I won't leave. ...But you can't just ignore when people say nice things to you - even if it means that they'll just leave again. Because you're not doing anything good by them to ignore what they say! Would that guy be happy to see you beating yourself up like this after all that he said?

Maka. ... Maka. You're almost as smart as my little brother and you read a lot of books like he does. You're one of the strongest trainers I know around here - maybe even better than the gym leaders.

[And he has to keep her attention because he feels that if he lets her think about this for even a second longer, she's just going to slip back into that cocoon.]

You shouldn't be afraid of people who only want to see you happy. [C'MON WHERE'S THAT GIRL WHO ACCEPTED HIM LIKE IT WAS NO BIG DEAL?] Maka. Who the hell wouldn't be afraid of being left alone? Accept that people leave - but don't forget how much they helped you. They'd want you to be happy.