For the man you love [2/2]

The moment I thought those sentiments, the girls all flinched. Just from their reactions, it seemed like they read my thoughts. The girls all held me tighter, as if they were terrified of losing me. 

'Honey, do you really have to do this?' 

'Anata, please don't. It will put you at risk!' 

'Darling, I can understand, but I don't like it.' 

'Fucking niggers, Possum do we have to?' 

Amused at their reactions, I sent positive emotions to their links. I didn't say anything. There was no excuse I could give. We didn't need to do this. But if I wanted to have even a hope of stopping the serpent, I had to. 

"…" x4 

None of the girls said anything. Yet I knew they felt conflicted. If I hadn't learned of what I just did earlier, I might have reconsidered. North America was not attacked in either World War. But they still joined. It only meant one thing. 

'They would be next if they chose not to get involved.'