[A good attitude? Oh... no. He's had to "turn around". He wasn't permitted to try new things, to be a child, and he'd been stunted so much; to be trained in only one thing. Thus, he mostly wants to see others try. Try and win, and not hold back! No more Shotos made. But this is different; this person's kindly involved, isn't demanding, trying his best here it seems like.

She must be safe with this person.]

No, it's just— [fumbling for words here.] I think you care, so it's enough. She'll be brave because you're trying too; because you're kind to her.

[But if it gives him any hope?]

I have someone like you too, here. I'm worried he'll think I'm only fighting, or that it's all I've ever cared about. I thought it'd be useful to learn some new things. [And yet he's still burning water.] But I'm good with plants and flowers, now... So don't give up. I mean you're asking around the network—that's all for her sake, right? I think she'll be fine with someone like that at her side.