[A pause- trying not to just immediately snap back something in response. She wanted to consider his words, and at least try and give him an answer.]

...I...yes. I don't want to give up my magic. I'd never want that.

But...I want to go home. I want to make a home and look after it, without having to fight to the death to earn that happiness. With- with someone I care for- who cares for me-

It's as I said- I want to live a peaceful life. And I don't want to be alone.

...

Hmph. I told you it wasn't something a wretched witch like me could ever hope to attain, didn't I?