[He looks alarmed. His instincts tell him to get out of the conversation. What's the point in knowing? Even if he knew anything, once any of them left this world, none of it was going to matter. Even if he knew Ayano's or Kido's past, there was no point. So why?
But he can't say no. Even if the word crosses his mind, his mouth won't open, his jaw straining to stay shut. He can't say it, so he slumps his tensed shoulders and sighs]
... All right. Let's go. [He'll start up the stairs again.]
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But he can't say no. Even if the word crosses his mind, his mouth won't open, his jaw straining to stay shut. He can't say it, so he slumps his tensed shoulders and sighs]
... All right. Let's go. [He'll start up the stairs again.]