Claire: You think a hostage will have any effect on me?

Youma: No... until yesterday. When I saw you walk into town, carrying this boy as if he were your own. Did you have a little brother who looked just like this brat, when you were still human... Claymore? I'm right, aren't I? I can see it all over your face.

Belkar: "Stupid cat. A ranger is supposed to influence an animal's behaviour. You're doing it backwards."