[  Ranger let's out a longstanding sigh, but there's nothing to suggest that he's surprised at this turn of events. Rather, the look he gives might suggest that it's exactly what he might have expected. If he died, then, well - the AIs that were disposed of would be used as readily as the dead participants. He would kick his head off if he could. Unfortunately, Hiyori isn't here and so he's unable to do so.

More fortunately, the second half is more than enough to distract him. His mouth opens and closes, unseen behind the mask, and he's not quite sure how to answer that. Neither Sara nor Shin owe him anything; rather, the entire point was for them to act as a lightning rod so the participants could coordinate amongst themselves. The Majority Game was designed with specific rules to avoid randomness and other nonsense, but it was also intended to root out the weak - those who were dragging down that majority. If anyone, Safalin would have been a better choice for that pity, as for him... Well, he was just a doll.

... What sort of expression should he wear here? Ranger's not sure. It's been getting harder to decide lately. ]

... Ahaha... It might be hard to go that far, especially since making a new body would be a hassle...

[ ... But he's not ungrateful. He doesn't want to get his hopes up, and there's a myriad of reasons not to, but... ]

... Yeah, okay. In that case, I'll be counting on you, Sara.

[ His tone is a little softer than usual, uncharacteristically uncertain. ]</ small>