Yeah...all Karla heard was 'I do not doubt that you care for me as I care for you.' The rest of it was lost in asudden rush of OMG--JOY! at her words.

"You do care!" Karla said exultantly. "I knew it! I knew a love with deep and pure could only be reciprocated! Oh, Raven, you con't know how happy you've made me!"

Tears gathered in her eyes and she swiped at them impatiently. "You'll see! We'll be together forever and I'll never let anything harm you again. Not your father, not your fears, nothing!"