Lucio's stomach hurt but it wasn't too serious. He looked down at his brother who was staring at him with tear-streaked eyes.
Lucio sighed as he kneeled down to match Emiliano's height and looked at him seriously, with no emotion in his eyes. A few seconds later, he held the kid's shoulders as he slowly said,
"Protect your sister and be strong. You can cry but never cry in front of others. There are evil people who will use it against you, so never show them your weaknesses.
This is my advice to you… and fight smart. If I slapped you right now, I'm afraid I'll break your neck. Learn when to pick a fight and when not to."
Emiliano nodded as he wiped his tears and rubbed his eyes.
"I will protect her." *Sniff*
Lucio patted his head and turned to Emilia who was now standing beside him, looking scared.
