[Only foresight and a considerable amount of subsequent mental fortification keep Allen's tone and expression steady when he answers:] Yes.

[And did you hear that, Kanda? Allen kept this public for two reasons.]

That's what an Exorcist does, Alma. We fight to keep people safe, but―[ pardon all the hypocrisy to come ]―those who care about you will want you to stay safe too.

[Most specifically Kanda, regeneration or not.]

If we teach you to fight, you have to learn to protect yourself first, then when you get better, you can fight with us.