[Thankfully, he at least doesn't give Guren any lip about the supportive hand on his shoulder. He's run out of sass for the moment, and looks strangely tired, not something typical of him. It takes a bit for him to catch... his breath, his normalcy.

Whew. He hasn't been quite that angry in a long time, and none of it had exactly been directed at Guren. When he lifts his head, his face is pinched, glaring, but that's not directed at Guren either.] Don't be an idiot, Ichinose. [His voice is soft though just as firm and determined.]

I never had any humanity. [He's a bitter little espresso.] My mother made sure of it.

Besides, why should I listen to you? You're not exactly toeing the line. You're standing on the other side of it.