[He does hope the damage isn't permanent, because rational course of action or not, he doesn't want Rita to carry around a reminder of her humiliation. But all he says (very seriously) is:]
Then you'll still be beautiful.
[A kiss on the lips is probably out of the question, so he brings up their joint hands to kiss Rita's knuckles.]
I know it's not simple.
[Certainly not for someone as hot tempered and proud like Rita. Under his level-headed and direct demeanor, Natsuno is furious at Darcy, but she's not important. Rita's energies, safety, her everything is what matters.]
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Then you'll still be beautiful.
[A kiss on the lips is probably out of the question, so he brings up their joint hands to kiss Rita's knuckles.]
I know it's not simple.
[Certainly not for someone as hot tempered and proud like Rita. Under his level-headed and direct demeanor, Natsuno is furious at Darcy, but she's not important. Rita's energies, safety, her everything is what matters.]
But you can at least try.