Kenshin was not looking forward to this very honest admission, but he reasoned with himself that it was necessary in order to be assured of her safety at all times. With the frequency of attempts on her life, attempts that held little pattern or similar condition between them, it was the best way. Even if she saw him for the monster that he held at bay inside of him, even if she never wished him to touch her again... It would be a worthy price for her safety.
Having cleared the table in her absence, the vampire took his seat across from her, kneeling with a simple nod. "I must caution you as to the images you might see, Sayuri-dono. You must remember the man that I used to be and the reputation that I had." He smiled at her, his eyes maybe a little sad as he feared she would forget who he was now. "I hope that you will still be able to see me this way when we are through."