[That....that leaves him a bit surprised, to be frank. It's not like he lacks friends who care about him, or that the others wouldn't be concerned if they ever knew of his plans. But to hear it admitted so blatantly...it does warms his heart a little.]

Thank you for caring about me, Nao.

[No wonder he could find it in himself to smile.]

But I have to do this. I need to get to him before he's too far gone. To ignore such a thing would not just be a betrayal on my name, but on my heart as well.