[How bad is it that she's happy he's crying? Tears are honest. If he doesn't hide them, it means even more. He allows her to see this. That's basically asking for help, isn't it?

Kido shifts her hold to bring him closer and smiles.]

Well, I'd be a bad princess. [A distant memory comes. Staring out the window on a rainy day and an envious feeling swelling in her chest. No one was going to come to save her. No one wanted her in the first place, so why would they save her?]

Mm, yeah, being your knight... would be pretty cool.

[Kido shuts her eyes and reaches up to stroke his hair.] ...If you need help, give a signal anytime. I'll be here. You don't have to ask, just... let me know somehow...