[ looks at his entire existence that denies that very part of him

single tear ]

Yeah. If they wanna get to you, they gotta get through me first--and I won't let anybody pass no matter what.

[ He feels a little solemn, but he keeps smiling even if Kido can't see it. He lifts his head, leans in further, and gives a light peck on her ear because he can't reach her face from how he's positioned right now. ]