[ That laugh is enough to send a chill through her, but also enough to give her the strength to finally push herself off the floor, struggling back to her feet amidst the gore. ]

I...

[ Was it really a matter of sticking to her convictions, though? When she declined Morgana's offer, she was someone else entirely. If the question had come later, when Sumire invited Cendrillon into her heart...

Violet shakes her head, her fingers gripping her rapier more tightly. Her pride isn't what's at stake here. ]

But choosing to be Phantom Thieves was because of the senpais' convictions, Akechi-san. Will you hate them for that?