And yet, being Ikki doesn't mean that Ikki isn't affected by Saint Phoenix Ikki. You still fight, you still wear your thingy, and you might die in the line of something else. Look it's forever going to be part of your past. And if it really doesn't matter, if you really have nothing to hide, then go ahead and protect her, but make sure you're protecting her, not yourself.

Nope, I accept all birds. Even PenPen! Although I think he's technically more pet, his "owner" Shinji is more PenPen's pet. [What were you saying about penguins? That'd be a yes.]