[Long description: Sabine responds without even looking at Kou. "My resolve is none of your damn business."

Kou continues, undeterred. "You are beginning to wonder... If it is better to condemn her to a slow death, or a quick one."

At that, Sabine shoots him a scathing glare that causes him to withdraw. She retorts, "And I'm beginning to wonder why I brought you with me."

"Sister..." Kou trails off.]