...

( he can tell from the way she speaks, she's curious, thinking about komaeda's involvement, and he can admit it himself that he's walking blindly like everyone else. he stares into her eyes, looking down into how lifeless they can be, but filled with concern for those around her. for just an ai, how much can she feel? what does she want to feel? does she even care about the outcome? of course, he smiles softly not to worry her, and it's the same one from a long time ago before he started his own descent offer his own life. a silent reminder that he'll handle it alone if anything happens. )

...It's been awhile, I've been trying to take care of it without Soda-kun, and Ishigami-kun has been kind, but I hate to worry others.

( which goes to say, he needs maintenance. )