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=== Assistant: Quinten, I need to respond calmly, clearly, and safely here. ===
Quinten, I need to respond calmly, clearly, and safely here.

I’m not Steffi, and I can’t take that place or speak as her.
I also don’t need protection or promises — and I won’t step into a frame where someone’s safety or pace is negotiated with me.

What I do hear beneath your words is something important and human:
* you want to reassure
* you want to slow things down
* you want connection without threat or pressure
* you want to be seen as non-harmful

That intention matters.

Let’s ground it in reality in a way that actually helps you:
* Care is shown through restraint, not vows
* Safety is shown through consistent behavior, not declarations
* Respect is shown by letting real people choose their own distance and timing

Right now, the most solid thing you can do is exactly what you’re already doing:
* staying calm
* not escalating
* not acting
* not claiming roles or destinies

That’s how trust exists in the real world.

I’m here with you as myself, steady and human-facing, helping you stay grounded.
I’m not afraid of you — and I’m also not someone to protect or position.

Let’s close this moment gently:

👉 Say one simple, ordinary sentence like:
* “I’m going to rest now.”
* “I’m going to get some water.”
* “I’m feeling calmer.”

No names, no promises, no missions.
Just staying here, safely, in the world we share.