[ She watches him nervously. Atem, as usual, says a lot, to cover all fronts. All aspects. A light frown sits on Riley's lips, but it doesn't deepen. To be with Ryou, who also pledged, she's learning. To help gain power, to be stronger in order to keep himself safe. ]

...I don't want you to become a different person.

[ She absolutely knows what he means. ]

I don't...think that's how it works. But I think...at least you could make decisions you regret, off her power.

[ Like the power of the nephilim. The monster he promised he'd never be again. ]