Hmph.

{ Yet, maybe he finds something to Todomatsu's words because he hasn't completely shut him or them out. Listening is a thing he actually does, despite how reckless and brash he can be. }

Of course. I'd never get into whatever they want -- despair and ...

{ Arumat's words trail off, in a startled realization what he was going to say. 'Despair and death' -- even if the latter had been something he was seeking for himself in battle, its what their enemy wanted, right? His lips curled into a frown and he just grunts, trying to see if he could pull the cover more over his head. But then he realizes there's someone right next to him so he just immediately stops right after.

But then: }

If you're telling me this, then you must realize you can't settle for what they want either.