Shadow nodded at what he heard Alessa first said, deciding instead to answer her second statement.

"Because I know how it feels to be something like that. To be feared for what I am and what I can do." Shadow said. "It's also because of my promise to Maria - to give everyone a chance to be happy. And right now, on this ship, that also includes you."

He extended a hand out. "I don't know what I could do to help do that, but... I'm here and I'll do what I can to help make it so."