[ This question is so similar to one she asked herself when searching for an answer that a small smile tugs at the corner of her lips as she moves to answer him, a hint of fondness flickering in her gaze. ]

I think... I think this answer is different for everyone.

And perhaps it might be more necessary to ask what you are seeking to find in a Bond.

I think some are only looking for a casual partner, a friend, someone they trust at their back. For others, it's a mere necessity to get by. And for some, it is far, far deeper than that.