( wow, that's an unexpected reply from someone like ann, it has him tilting his head only to take a better look at her. he... kinda digs it. even tho keeping his ways even after his death might be a little too much for him at this point. there has to be a limit to this madness. ) You don't truly want that... ( there is an uncharacteristic softness in his tone when he says that. don't pull an akechi, it's tiring and leads to absolutely nowhere. she deserves better. ) Hmm... I can't stop you from worrying but, it's a waste of time.

( oh, thanks the gods, she took it! )

I have years of experience avoiding looking like a zombie after an all-nighter. ( or ten. )