There was another sigh from him as well. It was small and quiet. Disappointment expelled through a single breath. They had backed into a circular argument and there was no merit in discussing the matter further at this point in time. If none would walk with him then he would walk alone - as he had before and as he would continue to do, it seemed.

"I do not ask anyone to follow me," he replied. The pale-haired man turned, preparing to leave. "Even so, thank you for walking with me thus far."

With that, he would depart. Whatever revelations or pitfalls awaited Shougo, he would face them head-on.