Ume gave a slight smile to Kiyoshi to try and calm the girl that she had taught throughout the years. "Whatever punishment comes, I will face it...and I am not completely defenseless, Kiyoshi...I will defend myself when needed...so go...all I ask is that you two live...make your dream come true...so idiotic things like this don't happen again..."
Turning to Ryuma, she had some instructions. "Ryuma...if either you or Kiyoshi run into Youhei, tell him that his latest orders from me is to help protect the two of you..." She knew that it was risky to ask for Rook's help in this, but she was counting on his loyalty. "...the two of you should go now...just know that I will always love you and your brother Ryuma...and Kiyoshi...you were a great student..." It felt as though she was saying goodbye, but a dim hope in her heart was still there, that she would see them again, despite what was to come...