I couldn't run. [ That's the core answer to situations in Miyagi-do, isn't it? If you can, then run. ] Sure, I could run now and let everyone deal with the problems, but when I can't, I'm going to be stuck. I'm never gonna get over it. At least like this, I can face them on my terms. I know there's others around if I need them.

[ ...it's still not his main reason for coming, but it's part of why he chose to engage with the beast as he had. For himself, and for Mob, because they're not so different in what they need: to face the dangers around them, so they'll be ready next time.

Robby looks over to him, a thin line for a mouth tightly pinched. ]

I don't wanna stayed scared. So I'm not running this time.