[ He looks surprised for only a brief moment before he shakes his head, chuckling softly. ]

Nothing gets past you, does it? [ His grip on Naruhodou's arm loosens slightly. ] . . . I don't trust many people these days, you know. But I trust you completely. Never forget that. [ He pauses, then widens his smile a bit. ] Don't take it so seriously! What I'm saying is, you're important to me. Don't discount that fact!