[Even though she couldn't see their smile, some of the emotion behind it came through in their voice all the same. Medusa's own stance was weary, also, that much could be seen now she'd lowered her guard. The whole 'potentially going to confront the Goddess Athena' situation had taken a fair bit out of her.]

...perhaps it was. I understand the logic. I would rather it were for reasons like that than spite.

[She could at least tolerate that sort of reason, even after what became of her because of it. If she were required to be a sacrifice, then she would accept that, especially over that curse simply being a cruel whim.

As for the next part, though... it felt strange, to hear that from someone who seemed (largely?) human. Shouldn't it be the other way around, now that the truth had emerged? Still, she gave a small nod at the reassurance.]

...I don't know when I will become that monster again in the truest sense, but I have no wish to harm you, either.

[She couldn't promise she'd never become a threat, but she could at least make her intentions known to them. Rider may not be the most sociable of individuals, but she really didn't intend to go out and harm people without reason.]