Nodding, his voice takes on a serious - but not firm or scary, just straightforward and honest - tone.

"I am going to make this bad man go away, and he will not bother you or your Momma again, I promise you that. But in the future, there may be other bad men who might seek to come find you, which is why you must promise me you will be careful, Neferet? Listen to those who would caution you, for while you are Wise, you still have much to learn. I will speak to my friend as I mentioned and we will find you a teacher, which will help. But please... be careful. Can you promise me that?"