[ Annnnd his own expression sours a little. ]

What...?

[ Heh, it's like... no matter what he does to try and help this guy--

With narrowed eyes, he glances away. ]

You chose to keep the thing, so whatever happened was on you. I just thought that maybe-- [ JUST. VAGUELY GESTURING TO THE SIDE A LITTLE. ] Eh, who am I kidding? It doesn't matter what I thought. You're just going to think whatever you want anyway.

[ JFC AKIRA STOP LEAVING YOUR CHILL IN THE HAMMERSPACE ]