You say that like it's something to be proud off. Don't. If an adult needs a child to take care of him, then he has much to be ashamed off.

And if there's one thing I've learned is that children over-estimate their abilities. I may need that help, but it should not have to come from Shun. Yes, he has his cantus and that's a powerful tool for him to protect himself. But he's not trained to keep up with battles. He certainly couldn't keep up with the fight today. I'm sure if it was just him there, I would have injured him.

Shun thinks he can handle the stress of living with me, but I know it's weighing down on him mentally and emotionally. Even if it's what he wants, it's not what he needs. What he needs is a place where he can be safe, where he doesn't have to be on his guard at every waking second. He's needs a place where he can be happy and protected, and that's not with me anymore.