... You know, if they cannot defend themselves, that's hardly your problem, as I see it. And as I recall, most of them can. [ There's a long pause. ] ... Attachment is something I have always attempted to avoid, Saya, but you aren't bound as I am. Perhaps not in the same manner, but that still remains: while you're here, I believe it would be best if people didn't try to completely handle things alone, much as I detest working with others, it's for benefit of our situation. We have no idea what they plan to do with us, after all, and whether I like it or not, the fact remains that our being captive here is the common link between everyone.
[ He'll drop it there, since he's uncomfortable lecturing--there's a bit of anger, but it's not present anymore. Mostly, he's just... finding Saya's way of behaving far too close to him; it really hits home. ]
And no, I didn't eavesdrop on all your conversations. I do have SOME decency, after all.
[ It's just that he'd have done the same in your place. He doesn't say anything after that. Honestly, he's not in the best mood right now--very depressed, yes. It's hard to notice, but it IS there. ]
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... You know, if they cannot defend themselves, that's hardly your problem, as I see it. And as I recall, most of them can. [ There's a long pause. ] ... Attachment is something I have always attempted to avoid, Saya, but you aren't bound as I am. Perhaps not in the same manner, but that still remains: while you're here, I believe it would be best if people didn't try to completely handle things alone, much as I detest working with others, it's for benefit of our situation. We have no idea what they plan to do with us, after all, and whether I like it or not, the fact remains that our being captive here is the common link between everyone.
[ He'll drop it there, since he's uncomfortable lecturing--there's a bit of anger, but it's not present anymore. Mostly, he's just... finding Saya's way of behaving far too close to him; it really hits home. ]
And no, I didn't eavesdrop on all your conversations. I do have SOME decency, after all.
[ It's just that he'd have done the same in your place. He doesn't say anything after that. Honestly, he's not in the best mood right now--very depressed, yes. It's hard to notice, but it IS there. ]