[He was grateful for her high regard for him, her understanding of the situation, and her lack of judgement regarding him and his actions. Few others would be willing to be like that and, understanding that he had people who looked up to him for guidance, he hadn't expected anyone to react like this.]

...Yeah, I know. I'm also Fayt's bodyguard, and I was doing my job....back home, that'd be the only thing that counts.

[And this world wasn't like home, he reminded himself. Different rules applied.]

I'm glad you're here too, Rei. You're something else.