Ryou winced as Shira started to scold Kii. Didn't she understand? Ryou frowned. "Shira, he's just saying this because he's worried. We're your friends. You're strong and we know that. But do you really think that really makes us feel better? He isn't doubting your abilities." Ryou tried to explain. She was jumping to the wrong conclusions and it literally hurt Ryou to see her practically yelling at Kii just for [i]caring[/i]. "He just cares about you. We both do. Despite how strong you are, it's scary to think our friend is being sent on such a risky mission." But emotions didn't really justify the fact that Kii had started to use his abilities during the meeting. What was he going to do? Cause an explosion and escape with Shira? It wouldn't change anything. All that would happen is that their whole team would get in trouble; mostly because Ryou wasn't going to let Kii get in trouble by himself.

The comparison to that historical villain made Ryou pause long enough to take a few deep, calming breaths. It was a low blow, but... Ryou was sure they were just all fired up. "Shira..." He mumbled under his breath. They all just needed to calm down. This meeting had been a shock. Ryou was definitely going to buy them all hot chocolate after this. Once Kii unclenched his fist, Ryou gently let go of his wrist. He tried to offer Kii a small smile. Kii wasn't someone who acted out but, and this Ryou could perfectly relate to, when his friends were in possible danger it was hard to just smile and continue on like nothing happened. And Ryou knew that if Kii would have exploded something, Ryou would have supported him one-hundred percent.