She's preparing to attack, at least I think she is. She's staying ready to, anyway.

"I do the best I can, as ever." I take another step closer to her, lift my Shinkenmaru to a defensive position, and palm my Shodophone into my hand. "I cannot allow you to take him back. And I..." I swallow, ducking my head to peer at her through my eyelashes. My eyes are stinging. What do I do? "I will bring you back, too. Or I'll die trying."