[ He has her silent in thought. If Alice had her way, anyone young as Ame, Clementine, and little Alice wouldn't be allowed to fight. Even Riley, Ellie, and many more. ]

No.

[ Still, she pleads. ]

She's seven and a half, Mr. Maglor. She grew up sheltered by her family and there are no siblings her age, they're all very much older than her. She doesn't understand the most grievous things and if she was exposed to it, her little world will crumble. I implore you, please keep that in mind.

I only took up a knife to defend myself from those who abused me.