He takes a few deep breaths, trying to steady himself. He can't help but want to panic, want to push things as fast as possible... but this is turning into a huge battle. He can't expect everything to be going as fast as he wants them to. He also can't let Chizuru on to how stressed he is.

She's too kind. He doesn't want her to worry... it's fine. He can take all of the fear and pain and set it aside, no matter how big. He has to be the godsdamn Warrior of Light, friend to all of the people and not letting his personal problems get in the way. "I know. ... I know."

She's right, but it still can't help but sting. He picks some more of the goo off of himself and sighs. "I feel exhausted... though I've felt exhausted all month. So I guess that's not new." It's taking an effort to get himself up, blinking slowly. "I'm... I'm fine."