[Koby immediately blushes, cheeks and the tips of his ears turning the same color as his hair.] O-Oh, I...I don't know. I just. I know what it feels like, not having anyone to keep you safe. And there are so many people who have it way, way worse than I ever did and...there's not enough keeping them safe.

[Then, tilting his head to one side, those big solemn eyes intent and knowing:] You realize it though. Right? How it's...really important to be able to make your own choices. You understand that?