She pauses for a long moment, but nods in affirmation. The night they'd shared before, perhaps, was not what she'd have wanted. But the locket? There wasn't a man she'd trust with that more than him. Not Helios, or Goku, Trunks, Beardy, or any other.

"What...happened last night, no. I would not have done that. You know that." She shakes her head slightly, but smiles gently, fingers tightening against his shoulder. "But asking you to be my champion? Yes, and I'd do it again without reservation. I've thought about it a few times before but never had the chance to ask."

She swallows hard, shoving aside her pride and hopefully not injuring his. "I trust you, my friend. And...whatever new hell we're in, whatever shifts may have happened, my mind is clear on one thing. I know I need you more than ever, now...as I think you need me. Are you still willing to protect my locket?"