Indeed. The bond between master and apprentice is a strong one. [Even with all Sidious had done to him, the minute he'd landed on Mandalore, Maul had been immediately able to sense the presence of his old master. When the balance of the Force had shifted so greatly when Anakin Skywalker fell, Maul had sensed exactly what was happening through his connection with his master.]

I have found I have some talent with teaching others here. While the bond you and I have is not that of a master and their servant, I would still like to continue teaching you... [He pauses and corrects himself.] ...teaching you both if you will let me. [He's doing what Usagi had told him to. Give Paimon and Peter a choice in the matter instead of running roughshod over them.]

Yes, that is something I was recently made to see. [And it horrified Maul to realize that he'd been treating Paimon and Peter the same way that Sidious had treated him. It was a wake-up call that he had most desperately needed. Maul wasn't going to go down that path again. He wouldn't let himself turn into his master and he'd kill himself before ever letting that truly happen.

But when Paimon asks if Maul will protect Luna, his answer is immediate, and the words sound like the large doors that would lead to a church or castle closing shut with a loud slam.]

No. Your witch is more than capable of protecting herself.

[Of that Maul has no doubt. If she can handle him, she can handle whatever else comes her way without the need of his assistance.]