[She's quiet for a moment. This sucks. Everyone seems so worried—and so serious. She hates it. She hates that this is happening, after papa had to go, too... They just want to discipline her for something, right?
... Is it because she was bad? When she stole everyone's things?]
I'll protect you, Jilly! I'll keep you safe—because I'm a hero, I'll keep you safe!
[Even if it's scary to imagine maybe she'd fight... one of them.]
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... Is it because she was bad? When she stole everyone's things?]
I'll protect you, Jilly! I'll keep you safe—because I'm a hero, I'll keep you safe!
[Even if it's scary to imagine maybe she'd fight... one of them.]