[The worst part, to Setsuna, is how he almost wanted to just promise, especially if it means Steve no longer seemed mad at him. Any anger or snappiness to his demeanor and tone deflated, leaving him troubled, despite his words.]
They're not a habit. And you can't watch me every waking moment, or know everything. I won't always be here, and you won't always be here, either.
That's a decision I have to make on my own. But... [But...that face. The thought that if he walked away like this, and this was the last conversation he had with Steve? Talking about Kira hit him in more ways than one.] But I'll stop, okay? I choose to. If puts you at ease.
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They're not a habit. And you can't watch me every waking moment, or know everything. I won't always be here, and you won't always be here, either.
That's a decision I have to make on my own. But... [But...that face. The thought that if he walked away like this, and this was the last conversation he had with Steve? Talking about Kira hit him in more ways than one.] But I'll stop, okay? I choose to. If puts you at ease.