Merope tilted her head to the left slightly, she didn't seem to understand what he meant by her being in love with him. "I don't want anyone to die, we are friends, I think. I love you and only you." Her words were genuine, she released her arms from his neck and put them around his waist and his her face in his chest. "I don't want anyone dead or hurt, especially you." She pulled her head back a moment and tilted her head in his direction so he would not mistake her.
"...Rorschach?" She lifted her delicate hands on top of each cheek affectionately.