[ She knows that there's no way of knowing if other people think like Melisandre does. Likewise, Kyoko knows that there's no way of knowing if everybody thinks like Melisandre does. Her father was excommunicated. Maybe Melisandre was as well?

But one thing doesn't change: it feels so good to hear someone who's a priestess say that magic is a blessing that the Lord leads people to. Granted, Kyoko isn't so sure if some of the aspects of her magic are a blessing. Half the time, they feel more like a curse than anything. But just hearing Melisandre say these words feels amazing.

At her question, Kyoko pauses a little, biting her lip before deciding to explain. ]

I used to think it was a gift. I could protect people with it, saving lives with my actions instead of words. Now...I ain't really sure. I'm still helping people, of course, but it's not like before.