[ he's quiet again, this time really looking them over carefully when they say that. he...knows, to an extent, that setsu doesn't want to be left behind. he's seen memories and has had enough conversations with them to know.

it's kind of why he feels like a dick for how he treated them in nml, but listen, that was a whole other animal. same with when they returned. now that things have calmed a little and he's more like himself, he can think more clearly. ]

...don't be afraid to say what you really want next time. [ it's not a mean suggestion. it's just light and quiet for them to reflect on. ] You shouldn't have to be forced into something just because you don't think you're allowed something better.

[ this is also hypocritical coming from him, but who cares. ]

We can hang out here a little longer and go back when we're ready. I don't mind that.