[Sen's first instinct is to shake her head, but perhaps this is something she and Kaoru will simply have to agree to disagree on... at least until a few years down the line, when he's been so soured by his experiences that he is every bit as depreciating about her efforts as she is.

When she feels his eyes on her, though, she raises her head to meet his gaze and offers him a fleeting smile.]

...what this clan has done to you is unforgivable. If I can, in some small way, contribute to setting things right... then I wish to do so.

[He has her backing, at least. And as long as she has some say in the matter should it come to an all-out slaughter, Kaoru certainly won't be punished for any actions he takes. He can't be punished without implicating Sen as well, now; even if it's out of her hands, anyone else who would make such a decision likely would not want to condemn her as well. It's the best protection she can offer him at present.

It's not like she can protect him much from the current dangers, anyway. Especially since he insists on putting himself in greater danger by helping her out. She sighs lightly.]

Very well... but, please be sure to take the opportunity to eat as well, when you are bringing food to me.

[She's seen those skinny wrists of his, however brief a glance it was. She truly doubts the clan is allowing him to eat as much as he needs.]