[ He can recognize her fear, but he isn't sure how to handlde it. Normally, even those frightened are more calm when around him. ]

It's alright. I'm not trying to hurt you, and I'm not asking for a reward.

[ Without knowing of the promises broken in her past, those words seem like the best. ]

I'll put it here.

[ Bending down, Mamoru places the pencil on the ground and backs up. ]

If it's yours, you can take it. If it's not, leave it, and I'll take it to the lost and found.

[ Speaking calmly, as if she's an animal caught in a trap and afraid of those trying to rescue her, he continues to back away. ]