“Restraint,” Kiro reminded him, though he did follow his little brother toward the gate. “If we are not careful, we will disgrace ourselves in her eyes instead. And we cannot hurt Akura Mercy, even by accident.” He had chewed on her words ever since she’d appeared, and her phrasing still disturbed him. Her note didn’t say 'Do not harm Akura Mercy,' or 'You will be punished if you harm Akura Mercy.' It said 'You should not harm Akura Mercy.'
