[ It's as she thought then... the irony being, of course, that his attempt to give her some sort of hope has only ended up ruining the sliver of what she already had instead. If Serah is a l'Cie, then she too is the enemy... and that's all there is to it. ]

... Let me enlighten you, Snow Villiers. [ Her gaze lifts from where it had briefly fallen to the ground, her expression set, voice low and dangerous. If he doesn't remember this, then it's up to her to make it clear, regardless of what he wants to believe. No more run-around here. ]

I am not your friend. Not now, not ever. And once I find a way home, I intend to finish what I started. [ A pause as she considers her words, eyes boring into him. ] You Pulse l'Cie are safe here for now, but only here. Understand?